Tag: Spotlight
Family fishing charter sailing strong for 3 decades
Now in its 30th year, Newport-based Sara Star Fishing Charters is a study in small-business succession planning.
The business was founded in 1995 by Capt....
Warwick wellness studio specializes in float therapy
After just 15 minutes into his first session of float therapy, Scott Mitchell fell into a deep meditation.
Mitchell, who was looking for a way...
Connecting co-workers through creativity
The corporate world is a different place now than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. With more people working in hybrid and remote positions,...
Omen is making waves in Aquidneck Island surf and skateboard scene
A mainstay in Newport and Middletown’s surf and skateboarding scene for years, Cheyne Cousens was ready to take the reins.
After his father, Symon Cousens,...
Former product designers turn their attention to creating ceramic dinnerware
At first, creating ceramic pieces was a way for Abigail and Eric Smallwood to unwind from their demanding jobs in product design.
That changed in...
Jeffrey turns passion for mixed martial arts into successful business
When Peter Jeffrey started the Tri-Force MMA gym in Pawtucket in 2009, the financial security of mixed martial arts was not something to rest...
KAPTVA ready to dress up Rhode Island hospitality
There is a hospitality uniform and apparel company in West Greenwich that you’ve probably never heard of.
That’s because KAPTVA Apparel LLC has been providing...
Bookstore plays vital role in downtown Providence community
When thinking of a name for his bookstore, Scott McCullough recalled his days learning about Plato’s Symposium as a philosophy student in college.
Plato’s Symposium...
West Warwick consignment shop does the heavy lifting
Within a historic mill building in West Warwick, a treasure trove awaits. Founded in 1998, Mike’s Estate Services for more than 20 years has...
BCX Energy bringing companies sustainability solutions
As sustainability has come to the forefront of customers’ and business owners’ minds, many need help ensuring they are meeting their environmental goals.
That’s what...