PROVIDENCE, RI – On January 23rd Governor Gina Raimondo and Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor unveiled the Supply RI program, a new statewide initiative to connect local suppliers with Rhode Island businesses. Building on her goal of promoting local business and adding value to our state economy, Governor Raimondo stated, “This initiative is very simple. We want... READ MORE
Families across the country experience lead poisoning right in their own home. Recent EPA studies have shown that 1.7 million children have unsafe blood-lead levels that can be prevented with lead based paint removal. The Health Risks of Lead: The majority of lead poisoning comes from lead-based paint. When your body absorbs lead, it causes... READ MORE
Jhonny Leyva, one of the faces behind Heroica’s Painting, has been awarded the 2008 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center. With over two decades of experience in the painting industry, Jhonny’s father Yonny Leyva decided to finally venture off on his own and launched Heroica’s Painting in... READ MORE
The Center to Advance Minority Participation in the Construction Industry is “a non-profit organization that serves as a business incubator and training facility for minority youth and adults throughout Rhode Island. The Center’s purpose is to increase their participation in building-related trades and businesses.” The Center contacted Heroica’s Painting to see if we would help... READ MORE