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Study: R.I. 19th for entrepreneurs, Mass. No. 1
Rhode Island ranks 19th among states for entrepreneurship, according to an index released Oct. 2 by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. more
A Human Right wins challenge to connect the disadvantaged
The design team with San Francisco-based organization A Human Right was selected as the winner of the 2012 A Better World by Design challenge “Connecting the Disconnected,” Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee, the R.I. Economic Development Corp. and Broadband Rhode Island announced Monday. more
| 10/2/12
Conditioned to meet customer needs
In an old, industrial neighborhood in Providence, Cooper-Lewis Inc. has withstood the tests of time and change. A distributor of products for the automotive, marine and industrial repair and refinishing trades, Cooper-Lewis has been at the same location for 49 years and has been in business since 1947. Owner Mark H. Freedman believes the expertise that comes with that longevity sets his company above the rest. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 10/1/12

Loyalty is a recipe for growth
In an age of digital discovery and social media, here’s something that more and more local businesses are learning: Existing customers can be one of the most powerful growth engines ever. One way to put this engine to work is to identify and harness the hidden marketing potential in your “rock star” customers. more
10/1/12
Betaspring introduces new companies at open house
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. more
Maternova selected as Global Hot 100 enterprise
Maternova Inc. was selected as one of the Global Hot 100 to represent the best in innovation at the World Summit on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. more
R.I. Biz Plan to launch 2013 competition on Oct. 17
The Rhode Island Business Plan Competition will launch its 2013 competition on Oct. 17 with an educational event intended to teach people about launching a business. more
| 9/25/12
R.I. lands $412K from SBA to promote small business exporting
Rhode Island will receive $412,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration as part of the second round of funding from the State Trade Export Promotion program. more
| 9/25/12
Slater invests another $250K in VCharge
The Slater Technology Fund has committed $250,000 in new funding to VCharge, an energy management services company, Slater announced Monday. more
| 9/24/12
Growing innovators invest for success
Last week, PBN held its inaugural Fastest-Growing & Innovative Companies event, celebrating the achievements of 24 enterprises in the region. And based on the profiles included in this week’s special section, the key to their successes was investment. more
9/24/12
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