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In jewelry, former reporter found her true calling
Living in Italy was a dream come true for Jessica Ricci, even if the dream she ended up with was different than the one she planned. more
By Rebecca Keister
Contributing Writer | 5/27/13
Her ‘need’ to create filled designing unique spaces
Julie A. Lancia has been the principal of ALX Group Inc., in North Providence, since it opened 12 years ago. “The ALX Group was started as a vehicle for me to start creating some different interior spaces, creating different pieces of furniture or cabinetry to fulfill the need that I had to create,” Lancia said. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 5/27/13

Online programs help people manage their health
Over the last 10 years health-insurance companies have stressed the need for preventative health care and wellness programs. Well ahead of the curve in establishing these programs and evaluating their effectiveness are Janice M. Prochaska and her company, Pro-Change Behavior Systems Inc. of South Kingstown. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 5/27/13

Crisis pushed her into driver’s seat at body shop
Candace Simas grew up working in the office of her family’s Cumberland auto-body shop, but never thought she would end up running the place – until a crisis struck. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 5/27/13

Career path always clear for longtime veterinarian
Abbott Valley Veterinary Center owner Joyce Gifford knew at an early age there was only one career path for her. more
By Rebecca Keister
Contributing Writer | 5/27/13
A passion for fitness leads to thriving business
Fitness is the mission of Denise Chakoian-Olney’s two Core studios in Providence. Fitness is also the guiding principle of her business plan – lean, consistent and responsive to the intricate and vital movements of her financial muscles. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 5/27/13

Tragedy strengthened her commitment to family firm
Titles never meant much to Jane Casey. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 5/27/13

Building a community for new, expectant parents
Kelly LaChance-Guertin may laugh when she says she’s only able to manage running her professional and family lives by not sleeping, but hearing the young mother and business owner detail all she does makes it sound almost plausible. more
By Rebecca Keister
Contributing Writer | 5/27/13
She helps entrepreneurs find their inner author
Ask writing coach Lisa Tener how to pen an inspirational memoir, and she’ll point to one of her own success stories, Dr. Tim Warren. more

By John Larrabee
PBN Staff Writer | 5/27/13

Sisters carry on a tradition at Federal Hill’s Scialo Bros.
There are no brothers now at Scialo Bros. Bakery. The business that’s held a place on Atwells Avenue on Federal Hill in Providence since 1916 has been owned and operated since 1993 by sisters Carol Scialo Gaeta and Lois Scialo Ellis, who grew up living above the shop when their father ran the bakery. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 5/27/13

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