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Haute Tags
I guess you could say I’m a communicator from birth. I created this social media accessory line because I love talking to people and connecting people, whether it’s online or in person, and Haute Tags celebrates these connections. Social media has opened so many doors for me and Haute Tags is the perfect vessel to express who you are online in real life.
Biggest challenge: I think the biggest challenge was, naturally, funding. But when you have a dream, you make it work somehow and you find resources in places you never thought possible.
Open Date: 9/1/11
Employees: 1
Address: 20 Weeden Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916
Website: www.hautetags.net
Twitter: @Becky_DiStefano @HauteTags
Treasures in a Basket
I’ve worked for companies and organizations in my lifetime. Some
experiences were good, some not. There has always been this burning ache in
my soul to work for myself. I had the entrepreneurial spirit that my maternal
grandmother had. An Italian immigrant, she and my grandfather bought a two family
home with a little storefront. She sold groceries and in the summertime she made
frozen lemonade and orangeade. Now I’m proud to say that finally, I’m following
in Nonna Nunzi’s footsteps. May you find a Treasure in each day.
Biggest challenge: I believe the biggest challenge has been learning the various
aspects needed to operate a small business. It’s not only knowing your chosen
skill, but how to market, advertise and grow your business.
Profile:
Open Date: February 10, 2012
Employees: 1
Address: Home Based
Website: www.treasuresinabasket.com
Twitter: @TreasuresBasket
Facebook: www.facebook.com/treasuresinabasket
Decadent Designs Bakery
A family owned small batch bakery that specializes in custom cakes and cupcakes. Culmination of a life long passion for baking and business ownership. Lost my 26 year corporate career which led me to take the plunge. I have recently hired my first employee. I went from unemployed to an employer. We use family recipes and local ingredients to make our fantastic products.
Biggest challenge: My biggest challenge was trying to get my facts straight. When opening a food establishment there are many licenses, regulations and requirements. There is no one place to find them. Even when you find them you do not know if they are correct.
Open Date: 12/17/11
Employees: 1
Address: 570 Putnam Pike Smithfield RI 02828
Website: www.decadentdesignsbyjean.com
Twitter: @decadentdesigns3
Facebook: decadentdesignsbyjean
Birchwood Design Group
Founded by Kris M. Bradner and Arthur J. Eddy, Birchwood Design Group provides creative, viable and sustainable landscape design solutions and whose founders believe in the growth and achievement of its employees. We specialize on commercial, institutional and public projects throughout Rhode Island and Southeastern New England. Commercial project types include hospitality and residential/office/commercial complexes. Institutional projects include private and public schools, universities and libraries. Public work includes streetscapes, transportation corridors, public housing and municipal master planning.
The company’s strength lies in its team approach to projects by collaborating with clients and consultants on a given project to understand the project goals and to inspire implementation. Birchwood Design Group is a leader in problem solving and building consensus through stakeholder meetings as well as public workshops.
Biggest Challenge: The biggest challenge seems to be time. When Kris and I started our business I knew that it would take a fair amount of time to build a company but, the reality is that it takes 3x’s as much time.
Open Date: 6/1/2012
Employees: 4
Address: 46 Dike Street Providence, RI
Website: www.birchwooddesigngroup.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Birchwood-Design-Group/153134088093776
