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Thursday, July 10, 2014

GoLocalProv News Team

A GoLocalProv investigation has found that Providence is not enforcing an ordinance requiring that businesses and nonprofits receiving money from the city attempt to hire residents first—and provide quarterly reports on their hiring. Below are companies that are not in compliance because they did not report on their hiring activity.

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Below are companies that the city has identified as not being in compliance because they did not report on their hiring activity. These companies were listed as noncompliant in a city report in December 2012. Subsequent city documents show that the city still had not received reports from these businesses as of March 2014. The list has been edited to remove companies that have been out of business for long period of time. However, it does include businesses that were open at some point within the past three years. Many more businesses are believed to be in noncompliance. The below list is based off the city’s own list of noncompliant businesses—specifically, those that received a loan from the Providence Economic Development Partnership (PEDP).

Ada's Creations, Inc.

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $195,160

Description: Restaurant and lounge serving Dominican food, Ada’s also specializes in cakes and pastries.

Alley Cat Corporation

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $55,705

Description: A gay bar located in downtown Providence.

Alteris Renewables, Inc.

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $35,000

Description: A solar heating company that installs solar heating systems in schools, homes, businesses, and government buildings.

Andrea Valentini

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $63,000

Description: Handmade home furnishings, handbags, and DNA jewelry company based in Providence.

Bali Holdings, LLC

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $422,000

Description: Real estate consulting company in Providence.

Bannister House, Inc.

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $596,587

Description: A nursing home in Providence.

Cuban Revolution

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $$84,671

Description: Tapas bar and restaurant that recently closed shop in Providence and moved to Durham, North Carolina.

Dr. Dennis Karambelas

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $70,518

Description: Providence-based optometrist.

Eagle Square Commons

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $326,486

Description: Domestic Limited Liability Company based in Providence

Exnihilo Design, Inc.

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $55,062

Description: Professional Services firm that develops e-business strategies and custom online solutions.

Fat Belly's Irish Pub

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $78,712

Description: Upscale Irish pub in downtown Providence

Festival Ballet Prov,

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $115,090

Description: Professional ballet performance company.

Heritage Harbor Corp.

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $312,729

Description: A historical museum dedicated to Rhode Island’s history and supported by a partnership of local cultural and historical organizations.

Italian Oven

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $40,274

Description: Pizza restaurant that is now closed.

Latino Consulting, Inc.

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $247,245

Description: Latino Consulting is a daycare and pre-school in Providence.

Los Andes, LLC

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $286,700

Description: Restaurant serving South American food that also handles large functions and catering events.

El Jibaro

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $25,629

Description: Peruvian Restaurant in Providence.

Viva Mexico

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $65,419

Description: Mexican Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner restaurant.

Mi Sueno, Inc.

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $206,347

Description: Restaurant serving Mexican and Peruvian food.

Mills Tavern Restaurant

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $444,779

Description: Restaurant serving local and seasonal foods.

Naga Food Products

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $49,1689

Description: Server and distributor of African snacks.

Nappa Construction Mgmt.

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $197,700

Description: Full-service commercial building and management company.

Palmieri's Bakery

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $66,117

Description: A bakery that serves pizza, pastries, and sandwiches.

Pastry Gourmet

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $49,431

Description: A pastry shop that was once located in Providence but relocated to Cumberland before closing.

Pisaturo Real Estate

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $28,846

Description: Real Estate Agency

Providence en Espanol

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $53,215

Description: Weekly Spanish-language newspaper serving the Latino community.

Rising Sun Mills

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $555,303

Description: A mixed-use residential and commercial redevelopment with 135 apartment units and 120,000 square feet of office space on Valley Street.

Salon Bianco

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $30,968

Description: Spa and beauty salon located on Federal Hill in Providence.

S.Providence Development

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $281,238

Description: Building development corporation in Providence

Julian's Omnibus

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $85,209

Description: Julian’s Restaurant food truck

The Conrad, LP

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $427,645

Description: Commercial property in downtown Providence.

The Dorrance, LLC

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $57,007

Description: Luxury restaurant and bar located in the heart of downtown Providence, in a renovated bank.

Tobey Waste & Recycling

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $338,200

Description: The oldest rubbish company in the United States, Tobbey Waste & Recycling manufactures recycling and waste containers.

Villa Dolce Vita

Aid Type: PDEP Aid

Money Received: $166,072

Description: Hotel located on Federal Hill in Providence.

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