What’s old is cool again at Top Shelf Vintage
Like a pair of New-World explorers, Annie Schisler and Douglas Valeri spend much of their days – when not in their store – on...
East Side Art Center gets fresh start in Pawtucket
When Carolyn Simon had to relocate the East Side Art Center from Providence to a new building in Pawtucket last year after her husband...
A rare source for paper imports
When leading arts and research institutions like the Rhode Island School of Design and Library of Congress need to restore centuries-old prints and manuscripts,...
Nonprofit ownership gives closed-door pharmacy leg up on competitors
Horizon Pharmacy is far from your typical drug store.
Operating as a social enterprise, it is owned by three nonprofit community mental health centers –...
Designing and building award-winning custom choppers
Before striking out on his own, Shawn Dow, owner of Warwick-based Bad Mouth Bikes, had more than 20 years of experience rebuilding and repairing...
Vintage finds for people and their pets
When naming the online brand that would eventually become her brick-and-mortar business, Christine Francis looked to her pets – Carmen, a calico cat, and...
Fennessy finds success dealing collectibles at Nostalgia
While his collection has dwindled, James Fennessy’s title as the “statue guy” lives on through Nostalgia Antiques and Collectibles in Providence.
Since he was 10...
General Stanton Inn renovation revitalizes historic property
In 2019, Jacqueline Moore was well on the way to achieving her goal of owning and operating a restaurant and inn on a piece of...
It’s all within her hands
Carley Ferrara, owner of Iron Mountain Forge & Furniture, knew from a young age that she wanted to work with her hands. Finding her...
Trophy maker has helped people celebrate moments, honor loved ones for...
Stepping into World Trophies Co.’s shop on Silver Spring Street in Providence, you’ll likely be greeted by a 6-foot-tall bronze figure proudly perched atop...
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