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FAMILY-OWNED: Pier Ice Plant in Narragansett was founded June 15, 1966, by owner Robert Shumate, above, and his father, Lawrence. Robert Shumate is a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. He says he was lucky to grow up in a family that owned its own business. / PBN PHOTO/
MICHAEL SALERNO

For R.I.’s indigenous people, good jobs and prosperity are often out...

For 51 years, Robert Shumate said he has been “keeping South ­County cool.” Owner of Pier Ice Plant in Narragansett and a Narragansett Indian Tribe...
MARK S HAYWARD, U.S. Small Business Administration Rhode Island district director, said "real results" come from the organization's Emerging Leaders program./PHOTO BY TRACY JENKINS

Third R.I. SBA Emerging Leaders cohort graduates

PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island branch of the U.S. Small Business Administration Monday announced the eight executives which make up the third cohort of...
SUMMER RETREAT: Families have been traveling to Block Island as a summer retreat for generations, helping ensure steady business at the island’s 35 hotels and its beaches. Revenue from the state’s hotel tax is a major source of income for the island, generating $2.97 million between fiscal years 2007 and 2017.  / PBN PHOTO/K. CURTIS

Will business on Block Island always be seasonal?

Sven Risom and his wife, Laura, became enamored with the beauty of Block Island long ago. After summering there for many years, they became...
R.I. SBA members celebrate National Doughnut Day with Bolt Coffee owners and SBA loan recipients Bryan Gibb and Todd Mackey./ PHOTO COURTESY SBA

SBA celebrates national doughnut day at Bolt Coffee

PROVIDENCE - Members of the R.I. Small Business Administration celebrated National Doughnut Day with Bryan Gibb and and Todd Mackey - owners of Bolt Coffee...
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