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Published online May 9, 2008 A PBN Special Feature The Business Women Series This series of 12 PBN articles, focusing on the backgrounds, challenges and successes of some of the area’s most influential and interesting business women, began Sept. 12. First in the series was the tale of pals Kim Silva and Amanda Simoneau, left, who purchased the beloved Porino’s Gourmet Foods in mid-2007 and began working to revive the ailing food-products company. 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.