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EDC, Mollis team up for 6th annual ‘We Mean Business Expo’
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. more
| 9/7/12
Most businesses slip Sandy’s punch
For residents and businesses owners in the Misquamicut Beach area of Westerly, Hurricane Sandy was, in a word, devastating. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/5/12

A Depression-era legacy updated and thriving
It’s a third-generation, family-owned business started in 1931, at a time when selling “off-quality seconds” yarn and closeouts was a hugely successful line of business. more
By Alli-Michelle Conti
Contributing Writer | 12/17/12
Annual report filing period open for R.I. corporations
With the new year comes the annual report filing period for Rhode Island’s for-profit corporations. Rhode Island’s 30,000 for-profit corporations are required to file their annual reports with the Secretary of State’s office between Jan. 1 and March 1. more
| 1/2/13
Betaspring class vies for investor attention
It’s never the end for prospective businesses at Betaspring, according Melissa Withers, the startup accelerator’s chief of staff and “nerd-whisperer.” more

By Emily Greenhalgh
PBN Web Editor | 10/8/12

Firm riding high on motorcycle accessories
To work here, you have to love to ride. That means riding on a motorcycle for employees at Twisted Throttle in Exeter, who are required to have a motorcycle license in order to work in any department of the motorcycle apparel-and-accessories company. more
Campus entrepreneurs follow hearts
Every woman loves to receive a compliment. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Biz plan contest gives top startups jump-start
If you ask Parker Wells, the Rhode Island Business Plan Competition played a major role in the success of his startup, Overhead.fm of Providence. Without it, he said his company would have had difficulty paying licensing fees and developing an app crucial to his business. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 10/22/12

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
‘Shop Small’ on Nov. 24 during Small Business Saturday
Falling between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Saturday, Nov. 24 will be the third annual “Small Business Saturday.” more
| 11/23/12
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