New Business

Providence-based G-Form LLC was among the 10 winners of the 2012 New England Innovation Awards from the Smaller Business Association of New England. May 16

The R.I. Economic Development Corporation has scheduled an “emergency special meeting” of its board of directors to discuss the future of 38 Studios LLC, the video game company the state has backed with a $75 million loan guarantee. May 15

Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee and staff have been meeting with 38 Studios LLC – the video game company founded by former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling – amid fears of ailing finances, according to WPRI-TV, CBS 12. May 15

Adriana Dawson has been appointed the state director for the R.I. Small Business Development Center, RISBDC announced late Thursday. May 10

Startup accelerator Betaspring is currently accepting applications for its Fall 2012 session. May 10

Rhode Island was voted the least friendly state for small businesses in a survey by Thumbtack.com and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. May 9

The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical School’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will celebrate a ribbon-cutting and open house on May 10 to commemorate its opening. May 9

The city of Providence and the U.S. Small Business Administration have signed a two year memorandum of understanding with the purpose of growing jobs and businesses. May 8

The Rhode Island Business Plan Competition announced the three winners of its 2012 competition on Thursday at the Rhode Island Business Expo. Siren Marine Inc., JumpOffCampus and Overhead.fm all took home prizes. May 3

CEOs of 16 fledgling companies from the Betaspring startup accelerator presented themselves and their companies to a full house Thursday evening at Betaspring’s Launch Day in hopes of gaining equity and support. Apr 27