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In a full house that included investors, entrepreneurs and lawmakers, startup accelerator Betaspring introduced the 13 fledgling companies of its inaugural Fall session on Thursday night at its Providence Knowledge District headquarters.
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By Emily Greenhalgh |
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“Things need to change” in the Ocean State economy, Rhode Island Foundation Executive Director Neil Steinberg told business and community leaders Friday morning in a plea for new ideas at the nonprofit's Make It Happen RI forum.
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By Patrick Anderson |
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By Patrick Anderson |
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The R.I. State Council on the Arts has awarded 117 grants to artists, educational institutions and nonprofits - including the Trinity Repertory Company - around Rhode Island.
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By PBN Staff
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Rhode Island added 770 creative industry jobs and 460 new businesses between 2011 and 2012, according to an annual report from Rhode Island Citizens for the Arts.
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By Emily Greenhalgh |
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CEOs of the 13 fledgling companies from Betaspring’s inaugural fall session speed-pitched themselves and their companies to a full house including Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee on Thursday evening in hopes of gaining equity and support.
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By Emily Greenhalgh |
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It’s exciting when Providence Business News starts a new initiative, in this case the Fastest-Growing and Innovative Companies recognition program. And in a very real sense, this may be the most exciting one we do.
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9/24/12
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The office of Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and the R.I. Economic Development Corporation are teaming up for the sixth annual “We Mean Business Expo,” an event designed to help business owners talk face-to-face with federal, state and local government agencies and learn how to cut through the red tape.
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By PBN Staff
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7/23/12
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Startup accelerator Betaspring is currently accepting applications for its spring 2013 session.
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By PBN Staff
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