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The NK Blog Visits Wickford’s “Destination Marina” – Wickford Marina

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It would seem only fitting that Rhode Island, the Ocean State, has a large number of marinas.  According to http://www.marinas.com, roughly 153 marinas are listed.  There are 8 marinas listed in North Kingstown with 4 being located in the Wickford Village area.  Personally, as a long time resident of North Kingstown, I love the summer months in Wickford when all of the boats are in the harbor.  I marvel at all of the different styles and sizes as well as the creative, personalized touches boat owners come up with.  I have taken my sons for years to the town dock and read … Continue reading The NK Blog Visits Wickford’s “Destination Marina” – Wickford Marina

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The NK Blog Welcomes Encore Executive Coaching to the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce

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I commend anyone who starts their own business or takes over a family business in this economy.  Most people take a passion – photography, cooking, fitness – and start a business, hoping to convince others of why they are so passionate.  There is a honeymoon phase of a new business venture, the rush of energy and confidence of doing what you believe in, the excitement and anticipation for your first client or sale.  After your first few sales are in the books and clients are beginning to use your services, you are feeling more confident than ever.  Then, the ebb and … Continue reading The NK Blog Welcomes Encore Executive Coaching to the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce

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53rd Annual Wickford Art Festival Artist Spotlight – Neal Personeus Booth #224 on Main Street

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In our continuing series of articles about the 53rd Annual Wickford Art Festival, the North Kingstown Blog recently caught with first time exhibitor Neal Personeus.  Neal is a very unique artist who uses driftwood and materials found along our beautiful seashores of Southern New England to create his artwork.   I had an opportunity to learn more about Neal and his sculptures this past week and here is part of my interview with him.  To learn more about Neal Personeus, you can visit his website at www.capescapes.weebly.com. Where in New England have you found the most material for your sculptures?  Have you … Continue reading 53rd Annual Wickford Art Festival Artist Spotlight – Neal Personeus Booth #224 on Main Street

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Windows 10 is almost here: What you need to know about the upgrade

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Windows 10 arrives this summer. You may have noticed the small Windows logo notification in the taskbar. Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will be the last major launch for the Windows platform. That’s right; this is the last Windows version…sort of. Windows 10 represents a shift in the way Microsoft thinks about Windows. The software is shifting to a “Windows as a Service” model, rather than the piece of software you buy and more or less leave alone until the next model. Windows 10 is being offered as a free upgrade to licensed users of Windows 7 and Windows … Continue reading Windows 10 is almost here: What you need to know about the upgrade

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The NK Blog welcomes Residence Inn by Marriott Providence Coventry to the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce

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The North Kingstown Blog is pleased to introduce fellow North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce member Residence Inn by Marriott – Providence/Coventry. Southern RI is a very popular destination for tourists, travelling sports teams, and families.  This is especially true in the summer months which has festivals, soccer tournaments, and tons of beaches to offer out of towners.  Lodging solutions for a family for a long weekend or an extended stay is often a huge challenge for travelers, especially those with pets.  Finding a home away from home for a few days can mean the difference between a smooth trip and a … Continue reading The NK Blog welcomes Residence Inn by Marriott Providence Coventry to the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce

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The NK Blog Welcomes Pilates Stance to the NK Chamber of Commerce

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The North Kingstown Blog welcomes to the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce – Pilates Stance. Being in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years, I had the opportunity to try out many different strength machines and exercise programs. Starting with Nautilus strength equipment in the early 1990’s to the modern day strength systems I see at my local YMCA, fitness professionals understand that strength training is a very important aspect of physical fitness training.  Recent trends have shifted the focus of strength training to developing your core muscles – those muscles found in the abdominal area, lower back, … Continue reading The NK Blog Welcomes Pilates Stance to the NK Chamber of Commerce

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The NK Blog Welcomes Dr. Lauren Hedde and Direct Doctors to the NK Chamber of Commerce

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Throughout my life, I have been a very accident prone individual.  Thus, I have spent a lot of time in doctor’s offices to treat not only acute injuries but also the subsequent follow up appointments.  What always struck me, even when I was younger, was the amount of time you waited to be seen, as opposed to the actual time you were seen by the doctor.  If I was a patient in a very busy practice, the wait times were in the hours some days.  That’s a long time for a kid to have to wait to then be told, “Everything looks … Continue reading The NK Blog Welcomes Dr. Lauren Hedde and Direct Doctors to the NK Chamber of Commerce

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The Next Stop on My Golf Odyssey I Call “Finding my Swing” – The North Kingstown Golf Course

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Armed with my lessons from neighbor and golf expert, Ian Manning from Orthocore PT, I continued my golfing tour of North Kingstown at the North Kingstown Golf Course.  It was the Friday prior to Memorial Day and the weather conditions were absolutely ideal for golf.  The place was mobbed and I was thrilled that an open spot on the back nine was available.  I grabbed my clubs, laced up my shoes, did some thoracic stretches, and teed off. I have played the North Kingstown Golf Course front nine a few times but not the back nine.  I was relieved to … Continue reading The Next Stop on My Golf Odyssey I Call “Finding my Swing” – The North Kingstown Golf Course

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Art Show and Mill Wide Open House – Featuring Artists, Healers, and the Business Boom at the Lafayette Mill

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Business development is on a lot of North Kingstown resident’s minds these days.  Businesses create jobs and stimulate our local economy and provide tax relief for working families.  In North Kingstown, we have seen ups and downs in terms of business development in areas like Quonset Point, Post Rd, and Wickford.  It takes strong leadership and business cultivation to help grow our economy. Enter ” RI’s Economic Gardener.” Tuni Renaud Schartner owns that title and her signature tells it all “Helping Companies Grow From The Inside Out & The Outside In.”  Tuni is the co-founder of the Hive, located in … Continue reading Art Show and Mill Wide Open House – Featuring Artists, Healers, and the Business Boom at the Lafayette Mill

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Larisa Martino Featured Artist at the Hive Art Show and Lafayette Mill Open House

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  The Hive RI welcomes you to the 2015 Art Show and Mill Wide Open House.  There will be a number of artists on display for this event, which is May 30th from 4-8pm.  Here is one of the artists who will be featured in the Art Show, Larisa Martino.  Larisa was kind enough to answer a few questions about her work.  Here is an excerpt from our email conversation: Larisa, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to write to me.  So what does art mean to you? My art is my key to the secret garden, … Continue reading Larisa Martino Featured Artist at the Hive Art Show and Lafayette Mill Open House