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QUICK SHOTS: Olga Enger in her Studio Newport space with her latest addition to her business, the Flash Photobooth.
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Portrait photos in a flash

As the owner of Studio Newport, Olga Enger is no stranger to portrait photography, work that involves extensive preparation, from makeup to lighting. The Newport-based...
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE: Ricky Acain launched Sonny Nation Dog Food Co. in Middletown after he started making “human grade” food for his dogs when he discovered their stomachs weren’t reacting well to the kibble he fed them. 
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Sonny Nation offers from-scratch dog food made with local ingredients

As a private chef, Ricky Acain is well accustomed to culinary creations for humans. But it wasn’t until recently that he applied his skill...
HIGHFLIER: Kyle Phillips, owner of Flyt Imaging LLC, with one of his drones at his home in Cranston.
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Former paratrooper still finds aerial thrills while staying grounded

As a young paratrooper, Kyle Phillips routinely saw the world from 1,300 feet, skydiving out of a C-130 aircraft. As a licensed commercial drone pilot,...
BETTER OPTIONS: After discovering food allergies in her dogs and wanting better options for them, Christine Karouz opened Power Pup Treats LLC, a dog bakery business in East Providence.
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Karouz finds calling baking healthy treats for dogs

For years, Christine Karouz did not know her dogs had food allergies. The proud owner of Zeus and Foxy, two bulldog and pit bull...
SAILING NETWORK: ­Phillipe ­Perut, co-founder and CEO of Coboaters in Warwick, launched the online platform in March after discovering there were very few resources for boat owners and crews to connect with one another. 
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Coboaters links skippers with crews

In today’s hyper-connected world, a lack of online recruitment options in any industry seems unimaginable. But this was the void discovered by Phillipe Perut, CEO...
FILLING A VOID: Wedge co-owners Sasha Goldman, left, and Chelsea Morrissey opened their cheese shop in Warren after noticing limited artisan cheese options in the area. 
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New shop brings cheese, chocolate, charcuterie to Warren

In recent years, Warren has emerged as an Ocean State “foodie destination.” But Chelsea Morrissey and Sasha Goldman are bringing a niche previously unfilled...
FAMILY FUN: Samantha Rodriguez, center, is the co-owner of Smash ‘N’ Splash, a new rage room in West Warwick. Her daughter Nayliana Rodriguez, left, and niece Alyssa DePina work as assistants at the business.
PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Give me something to break

Smashing a broken printer with a baseball bat can be better than therapy. That’s what Samantha Rodriguez hears all the time from her customers, as...
COMPANY COACH: Davis ­McClarren launched Inspire Coaching and Consulting in Cranston in November to aid small and midsized businesses. 
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Committed to helping businesses grow and thrive

Growing up in a military family constantly on the move, Davis McClarren struggled to establish roots and grow meaningful relationships. That yearning for connections continued...
SCARCE SNEAKERS: Legit Sneakerheads LLC owner Ryan Enos resells rare, expensive sneakers out of his Woonsocket shop. 
PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Enos gets a real kick out of selling hard-to-get sneakers

To the uninitiated, shelling out a half-week’s pay or more on a pair of sneakers is a tough sell. But for “sneakerheads,” a subculture...

Chocolatiers focus on flavor

For father-daughter team Steven and Ella Schneider of Gansett Craft Chocolate, making chocolate is a bit like making wine. The bars are meant to be...
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