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BIF awarded $272K to study new models for the ‘aging experience’
(Updated, 3:28 p.m.) The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded a $272,400 grant to the Business Innovation Factory to “explore the ‘connected aging experience’ and identify transformational models for connected aging,” according to the Providence-based organization. more
| 6/12/13
New physicians to be trained in patient-centered model
A new partnership to train new physicians in the patient-centered medical home model as part of a collaborative initiative between Kent Hospital and Thundermist Health Center will be … more
R.I. ranks 17th on ‘Clean Tech’ index
Rhode Island ranked No. 17 on the 2013 edition of U.S. Clean Tech Leadership Index report from Clean Edge Inc., a leading clean technology research and consulting firm. more
Breaking down torpedoes and barriers along the way
Everyone has the occasional bad day at work. When Mary Wohlgemuth, technical director at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, has a bad day, it could be because a torpedo is malfunctioning. more
By Robin Respaut
Contributing Writer | 5/27/13
Slater investing slowed by delay in stimulus grant
Slater Technology Fund is waiting patiently - but still waiting – for the bulk of $9 million in federal stimulus crucial to its transformation from a state-funded investment vehicle to a self-sustaining, venture-capital firm. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 5/27/13

Building Futures wins Workforce Board’s innovation award
Building Futures, a program of The Providence Plan, was named the 2013 winner of the Governor’s Workforce Board’s Innovation Award. more
| 5/21/13
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
Summer Infant introduces upgraded Baby Touch
WOONSOCKET – Summer Infant has introduced upgraded versions of its award-winning Baby Touch digital color video monitor with the Baby Touch 2 and Baby Touch Boost. more
5/20/13
Businesses share some ‘aha’ moments in The Garage
“It was one of those funny moments,” recalled Davide Dukcevich, one of the third generation of family members to lead Burrilville-based Daniele Inc., producers of gourmet charcuterie, or cured meat products. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 5/20/13

Next deadline approaching for Betaspring hopefuls
Betaspring is reminding would-be entrepreneurs that the early application deadline for its fall accelerator session in Tuesday, May 21, with the final deadline coming on June 12. more
| 5/17/13
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