Can the plant-based businesswoman hit another home run?
Kim Anderson who owns the popular Plant City in Providence is hedging on a new location in Middletown to be the next great success.
In 2019, GoLocal was first to report on the impending arrival of the vegan food hall Plant City, the brainchild of Matthew Kenney and embraced by Anderson.
And while the first location between South Main and South Water Street in Providence has been a hit with students, residents, and visitors alike, Anderson is now embarking on a new concept.
A vegan drive-though on Aquidneck Island.
Anderson may have capitalized on the rise in popularity of vegan cuisine, but make no mistake about it, she is a true believer in the movement, and sustainable living.
Alex Lavin, President of Growth Industries
In an industry riddled with politicos, lobbyists and friends of friends, Alex Lavin may be Rhode Island’s first corporate player in the emerging RI marijuana industry.
He is the President of Growth Industries the Warwick facility is the first best-in-class facility in Rhode Island. Lavin says the company has invested $7.5 million into the Warwick facility
Lavin is an advocate for stronger regulations he says the state has allowed the three existing medical marijuana facilities to buy and sell product that is of a low standard. GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST