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CVS’ Merlo helps
kick off The Garage
CVS Caremark Corp. President and CEO Larry Merlo on Tuesday told an audience of about 500 business, government and organizational leaders that success begins with an innovative idea. more
KLR opens office to new businesses looking for support
Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co. Ltd. announced Tuesday that it was opening the KLR Emerging Business Center in its North Main offices to help lend support and guidance to startups and emerging businesses in the Ocean State. more
| 5/15/13
Betaspring companies to present at ‘Launch Day’
The latest group of fledgling entrepreneurs from the Betaspring startup accelerator are scheduled to present their companies to a sold-out crowd of more than 300 investors, business leaders and other entrepreneurs Thursday night at the accelerator’s Chestnut Street headquarters. more
| 5/2/13
Business formations fall 4% in 1Q
After two consecutive years of year-over-year first-quarter increases in business formations, the number of new businesses created during the first three months of 2013 fell nearly 4 percent compared with the first quarter of 2012, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis announced Monday. more
| 4/22/13
USDA accepts preproposals for $70K in grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service of Rhode Island is currently accepting preproposals for applications for conservation-innovation grants, which are designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, the USDA announced Thursday. more
| 5/2/13
Swipely lands $12M Series B round
Swipely – the creator of a platform that helps local merchants accept payments and understand customers – has completed a $12 million Series B round of financing led by Shasta Ventures. more
Founders Leagues steps up recruitment efforts for members
The Founders League, a group connecting Rhode Island’s start-up community by offering space and programming for entrepreneurs, has announced that its six-month launch phase has ended, and that 100 new memberships are now available. more
FounderBar chance for entrepreneurs to mix
Amid exposed brick walls, black-leather chairs and sofas, and tables dotted with laptops, the Founders League launched its new back-to-back monthly collaboration opportunity – FreeFriday and FounderBar – on Feb. 22. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 3/4/13

Starting an online business
Looking to start a business? If you want something with big potential that doesn’t take much startup capital, consider an online service of some type. A major shift toward purchasing both consumer and business-to-business services online has created a slew of opportunities for would-be entrepreneurs. more
2/18/13
Small-business optimism in U.S. climbs for third month in a row
Confidence among U.S. small businesses rose in February for a third month as more company leaders said they will invest in equipment and stockpiles. more
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