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From the Oct 29, 2007 edition Newsmakers Promet leads fight to keep industry on the Providence waterfront By Natalie Myers PBN Staff Writer During the past five years, David and Joel Cohen have doubled Promet Marine Services’ sales and work force. They have re-invented the family business from a scrap metal company into a ship repair and maintenance business. Today they are facing a different challenge: waterfront development and proposed zoning changes they fear will drive them out of business. Through the new Providence Working Waterfront Alliance, Promet is trying to prevent the rezoning and highlight the value of industry. More » This item is available in full to subscribers. Please log in to continue. To purchase a copy of this article for $2.00, click here.