Professional Profile: Lori Adamo - 1997

Name: Lori Adamo - 1997

Title: Economic Development Director

Company: City of Woonsocket

Location: Woonsocket, RI

Birthplace: Johnson City, NY - 1959

Family: Married 12 years. Husband, Richard; Two sons Kyle and Cory High School (college) activities: Johnson & Wales University – BS Retail/Business Management First job outside of Real Estate: Branch Manager, staffing service First job in Real Estate or allied field: Director of Economic Development, City of Woonsocket, RI What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Director of Economic Development; continue business development Hobbies: Women’s volleyball, spending time with kids; dislikes big egos Extracurricular time: Family and travel Last or favorite book: “First Things First”, Steven Covey Last or favorite movie: Dancing with Wolves Key to Success: Persistence and reaching beyond limitations If you were not successful in the business you are now in and were forced to choose another vocation, whether you are qualified or not, what would it be? Own and operate a business What does your city offer? Property tax discounts, tax exemptions on new technology, streamlined permit process, enterprise zone tax credits, Main St. redevelopment program, mill building revitalization tax credits and one stop shopping for all needs, questions, etc.