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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...

Economic Activity 11/03/2017

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...

The U.S. Small Business Administration supported loans worth $89.9 million to local businesses in the fiscal year ended Sept. 30.

SBA reports FY2017 loan decline in R.I., as Citizens leads lenders

Economic Activity 10/17/2017

PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Small Business Administration supported loans totaling $89.9 million to Rhode Island businesses in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30,...

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?

Entrepreneurship 08/18/2017

Sven Risom and his wife, Laura, became enamored with the beauty of Block Island long ago. After summering there for many years, they became...

TAKE A NUMBER: When Peter Kane started his Vintage Barber Shop in 2013 in Warwick, he had very few customers. Today he is about to hire a fourth barber to accommodate customers such as Chris Martin, of West Warwick. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Veterans getting more help learning how to start, run a business

Economic Activity 07/21/2017

When Peter Kane opened Vintage Barber Shop in 2013, it wasn’t unusual for him to go two or three days without a single customer....

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