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FILM FAMILY: The Kinnane Brothers film production company has worked on several projects with Kevin James, including their latest film, “Solo Mio,” which was released Feb. 6. Pictured from left in their Little Compton studio are brother-in-law Jeffrey Azize and brothers Daniel Kinnane, Brendan Kinnane, Patrick Kinnane, Peter Kinnane and John Kinnane. 
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8 bros find film success

In Little Compton, the Kinnane Brothers film and TV production company is quickly establishing itself as a force in the film industry, transcending a...
SEWING COMMUNITY: Danielle Sturm, left, and Charlotte von Meister, co-founders and owners of The Nest PVD, said they started the Providence-based vintage boutique shop and education space centered on curated secondhand clothing, tailoring and hands-on craft education to meet people while learning together.
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Creating a community through sustainable fashion

When Charlotte von Meister and Danielle Sturm launched The Nest PVD in 2021, the goal wasn’t simply to open just another clothing store. New to...
UNIQUE APPAREL: Elise Mischel, owner of the Luli’s Boutique clothing store in Providence, does her own buying and curating of items, traveling to wholesale shows in the U.S. and Europe, including Brooklyn, N.Y.; the Midwest; California; Turkey; India; and select European brands in search of great designs, strong quality and a fair price.
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Style, curation and connection driving success at Luli Boutique

Since opening its doors on Hope Street in 2011, Luli Boutique has carved out a distinctive niche in Providence’s retail landscape, offering an eclectic...
CLIENT-FOCUSED: Michael Edwards is the founder and owner of Shore Golf Performance & Physical Therapy, which he created with a focus on serving clients rather than insurance companies.
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Fit for a swing

As any player can tell you, golf can be painful enough without injuries. Michael Edwards, founder and owner of Shore Golf Performance & Physical Therapy,...
SHOWTIME: Tony Nunes, artistic director at The United Theatre in Westerly, partnered with the Westerly Land Trust to make his dream come true of revitalizing the old movie theater on Canal Street. 
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Nunes partners with Westerly Land Trust to breathe new life into...

Growing up in Westerly, Tony Nunes recalls the town’s vacant movie theater building as a familiar, somewhat plaintive sight. “I was always a big movie...
FRESH BLOOD: Entrepreneur Cristian Molina Cornejo says he’s excited to take the reins of Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Providence as the new owner and president of the business and continue building the legacy that previous owners Bud and Karen McCann developed. 
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New owner Molina Cornejo ‘excited’ to build on legacy at Allegra...

If the world has gone digital, it hasn’t fazed Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Providence. While the business offers digital marketing services such as graphic...
NEW DIGS: Tim Hebert, right, founder, owner and CEO of Dirigo Leadership Consulting LLC, and facilitator Garry Foisy at the firm’s Leadership Activation Center in Warwick, which opened in October after the company relocated from North Kingstown.
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Dirigo uses past experiences to train future leaders

After launching Atrion Inc., a two-person information technology company, in Exeter in 1987 and turning it into a $170 million operation nearly four decades...
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: Carter Brague, general manager of Newport Cannabis Co. in Portsmouth, says getting ­involved in the community by partnering with local events and businesses has been key to the dispensary’s early success. 
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Newport Cannabis turns over green leaf

Without ever closing its predecessor’s doors, the launch of Newport Cannabis Co. was immediately resonating with the local community, sparking more than enthusiasm on...
SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE: Analise Rossi, manager and bartender at The Boombox in Providence, says there’s often a group of regulars at the karaoke lounge always applauding and cheering on the performers. 
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Karaoke bar stands out in crowded Providence nightlife scene

While numerous bars in Providence offer karaoke nights, the city hosts just one karaoke lounge. But even looking beyond the capital city, The Boombox offers...
THE MATCHMAKERS:  RestauRent Inc. founder and CEO Nicholas Cianfaglione, second from left, is surrounded by, from left, co-founder Ann-Marie Harrington, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Will Tondo and co-founder and Head of Product Kacie Galligan outside 225 Dyer St. in Providence, where the startup is located. The company says it simplifies the process of booking private event spaces in restaurants, bars, breweries and similar venues.
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RestauRent: A place where parties click

A Rhode Island startup is aiming to solve one of hospitality’s overlooked problems: how to easily book a private event space. Providence-based RestauRent Inc. is...
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