Symmes, Maini & McKee opens new office at 400 Westminster St.

Symmes, Maini & McKee Associates/SMMA has opened a new office at 400 Westminster St. to continue expanding planning and design services to clients in greater Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. "We see great opportunity to tap into the energy and entrepreneurial spirit in Providence," said Ara Krafian, CEO of SMMA. "SMMA has worked on dozens of projects for our clients in Rhode Island, and opening the new office is a big step in our planned expansion of services. It reflects our deep commitment to our Providence-area clients." SMMA's Rhode Island clients include Providence College, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of R.I., the University of Rhode Island, Cox Communications, and the town of East Greenwich.