Oaker Leads Growing Machado IT Solutions Firm
By: Rob Borkowski on April 24, 2025 in News to You, Business, Coventry, RI news
WORCESTER, MA — Quality IT solutions aren’t just a Fortune 500 concern, a principle Machado IT, led by 1988 Oaker and veteran Helder Machado, has followed as the successful firm […]
Apponaug Winter Festival Bundles Warmth & Fun
By: Rob Borkowski on December 9, 2024 in Good Times, News to You
WARWICK, RI — A wintry chill necessitated hats and blankets for 2024’s Rolling, Strolling Apponaug Winter Festival as crowds enjoyed food, music, vendors, kids crafts and parade capped by a […]
Warwick Ready for Small Business Saturday
By: Rob Borkowski on November 23, 2018 in Business
WARWICK, RI — While some patronize mall and box stores today, some are saving their dollars for local businesses during Small Business Saturday, a large sliver of which will wait […]
Langevin talks growth, small business needs with local chambers of commerce
By: Rob Borkowski on August 3, 2018 in Business
EAST GREENWICH — Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) hostED three roundtable discussions with leaders in the Rhode Island small business community Thursday, focusing on business needs and economic growth strategies, the first […]
Central RI Chamber Announces Support for PawSox Slater Mill Proposal
By: Rob Borkowski on October 3, 2017 in Business, News to You
With the third of six RI Senate hearings on the Pawtucket Red Sox $83 Million proposal for a new stadium at Slater Mill scheduled for tonight at URI, the RI Central Chamber of Commerce is weighing in with their support.
Central RI Chamber Celebrates Start of Renovation for ‘Victorian Lady’
By: Rob Borkowski on December 17, 2015 in Business, Good Times, News to You
The Victorian Lady, the pink, pealing and aged four-story headquarters of the Central RI Chamber of Commerce at 3288 Post Road, will get started on a long-anticipated $200,000 update early next year.
Chocolate Delicacy Shop Opens at Rte. 117, Tollgate Road Intersection
By: Rob Borkowski on September 16, 2015 in Business
Mayor Scott Avedisian joined Dave and Marie Schaller for the grand re-opening of their candy store, The Chocolate Delicacy Tuesday afternoon.