Quonset Business Park has been the focus of a lot of positive news lately.  Job creation, business development, and recreation facilities have been featured in local news and print media about Quonset Business Park. I myself have been frequenting the Quonset Point area lately for North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce events at AMWINS, attempting to play golf at the North Kingstown Golf Course, and enjoying the beautiful views from the various beaches and harbors.  One area of Quonset Business Park drew my attention on a recent bike ride with my son, so I reached out to Ted Kresse from New Harbor … Continue reading The North Kingstown Solar Greenhouse Project – A Renewable Energy Solution Making a Difference

Rebuilding a brand and repairing an image are two very common practices in the world of business.  Recognizing a deficiency in your business plan or your staff is often the first step in the process and requires a humble and realistic approach.  If the owner is involved in the rebuilding process, is humbled by his business’s lack of success and makes a commitment to strive for excellence, the business is on its way to a new and improved path.  I was once told by a highly successful health club owner “hire great people, pay them well, and keep them happy. … Continue reading An Impressive All Star Team is at Work at Tony C’s Bar & Grill

In our continuing series on local restaurant options for the 53rd Annual Wickford Art Festival, I am happy to get to know Bravo Wood Fired Pizza.  I am a huge fan of pizza, as is my family.  I was very interested in the process so I grabbed some information from their website – http://www.bravowoodfiredpizza.com.  I also discovered that they have gluten free options, which is a huge bonus when a member of your friends and family has a gluten intolerance.  Typically, most pizza parlors offer dough that is made with gluten, so having a gluten free solution allows you to enjoy … Continue reading Bravo Wood Fired Pizza – Delicious Food Cooked at a Whopping 900 Degrees

If you travel for work or with family, in just about any city in the US, you will find an Irish pub.  They are everywhere.  They have the Irish names like “Maguire’s” or “The Black Rose” or, as we once had in North Kingstown simply, “The Irish Pub.”  These Irish pubs feature similar styles in the mill work and bar fixtures and photos and certainly the Irish flag.  They carry all your favorite spirits and help you create a few after a pint or two.  They tend to be a lively joint where friends and family can unwind after a … Continue reading The NK Blog Grants Wicked Fish “Cead Mile Falite”, A Hundred Thousand Welcomes

One of my first, and frankly most impactful, jobs I had as a teenager was at Lafayette Nursing Home right here in North Kingstown.  I worked part-time in the kitchen, making snacks, tea, sandwiches for the residents.  My mother was a registered nurse there as well as other nursing homes in her impressive nursing career.  Part of my work shift was spent handing out meals, which led me to talking to the residents.  I learned a lot about being patient and being a good listener and that spending a few moments with an elderly person that may be lonely was … Continue reading Roberts Health Centre – A 5 Star Rehab and Nursing Center