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Small biz key to economy
Uncle Sam wanted to know: What kinds of companies are America’s true growth generators? Is it corporate giants like Apple, Amazon or GE? Is it startups? Is it relative newbies such as Facebook. more
1/21/13
Firm’s reputation is built to last
For a large chunk of the 1980s and 1990s, the firms that would become Parker Construction Company Inc. did a little bit of everything in the building world: public works, commercial projects, restaurants, hospitals and houses. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 1/21/13

Businesses are banking on a slow, steady climb up
Fiscal brinksmanship in Washington and the halting economic recovery in Rhode Island frustrated local business leaders in 2012, but their plans for the year ahead reveal a latent current of optimism running through the region. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 1/21/13

SBA to lift gender limits on contracts
Women-owned small businesses applying for government contracts will no longer face award limits, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced Thursday. more
R.I. medical tech industry building community
On Wednesday evening, Stephen Lane - chairman, chief venture officer and co-founder of Ximedica - played host to a diverse group of more than 40 members of Rhode Island's emerging med-tech community to discuss strategies to enhance connectivity and collaboration. more
SEED makes $1M in loans, 19 new jobs expected
The South Eastern Economic Development Corp. has made $1 million in loans to three small businesses that will create 19 new jobs, according to a press release from the nonprofit. more
Marketing metrics matter
When it comes to measuring marketing success, many business owners (and professional marketers) prefer to think that results are more magic than math. But that’s just not so. The digital era – with it’s easy (relatively) access to analytics – has introduced a whole new way of thinking. more
1/14/13
Robot tackles tough corporate jobs
The story of Purifad typifies the American entrepreneurial dream of starting a family business, recognizing opportunity and embracing change. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 1/14/13

SBA adds ‘Exporter of the Year’ to Small Business Week awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration has added a new award – the Small Business Exporter of the Year award – to the National Small Business Week 2013 awards celebration. more
| 1/9/13
Small-business group seeks review of state’s TDI
A group of small-business leaders armed with a fresh list of recommendations to boost economic development in Rhode Island said the state’s mandatory Temporary Disability Insurance could be one element among many making the state’s business climate unattractive. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 1/7/13

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