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...
Pedaling DeFestano’s Bristol Bikes wares
The pandemic restrictions and a growing appreciation among consumers for electric bicycles has resulted in boosted sales at Bristol Bikes LLC, an independent distributor...
AVID Products continues to ride the sound wave
For decades, AVID Products Inc. was best known for supplying the in-flight headphones that airlines offer to passengers.
Launched in 1953 and taking its name...
Robotic startup blazing new trail for fire planning
When Erin Linebarger and her partner first entered the XPRIZE Rainforest competition, she was planning on developing robotics that fly just below the rainforest’s...
Cromwell sailing smoothly
Richard “Dick” Cromwell ran many businesses throughout his career before launching Maritime Solutions Inc. in 1995, including a restaurant and scooter rental company.
“I’ve had...
Morris keeps family apple farming tradition alive with cidermaking
Though most customers know Sowams Cider Works Co. through its Warren tasting room, or by the bottle at several Rhode Island liquor stores, the...
Sutherland keeps Island Books’ story going strong
Whether she’s reading fictional fantasies or enlightening memoirs, Laurie Sutherland says she’s always loved books because of the knowledge she gains from each one.
“I’ve...
Transforming tourism to connect with city’s culture
For the price of a meal, you can take a walk with Bradly VanDerStad, founder of the Providence Tour Co., which he launched in 2018...
Pivot from print to digital a Bad-Adz move that’s paying off
When Bad-Adz founder and President Joel Albrizio started his marketing business in the late 1970s, the heights of modern-day digital marketing were still largely...