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Jun 15

Bryant program does far more than teach

Despite the often overwhelming negativity in the public discourse about Rhode Island’s economy and its prospects – 56 percent of respondents to a recent PBN.com poll on this topic said the state deserves all the raspberries it receives – there are many good stories hereabouts, not the least of them being the Bryant University international-business senior practicum.
Main Street
Jun 15

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer

This energy drink swings for fences

A growing Rhode Island energy beverage company started with one of those offhand, but perceptive, comments that rang true enough to launch a company.
Small Business
Jun 15

Signs of things to come

Surviving its first winter was a struggle for Providence Painted Signs, admits co-owner Shawn Gilheeney. But survive it did and Gilheeney, a Coventry native pictured above, and his company have been busy this year on their biggest project to date, the interior and exterior signs for the renovated Arcade in Providence’s Financial District. The company, founded by three local artists, is becoming known for its use of traditional fonts and has a growing client list of about 50.
Small Business
Jun 11

Small-business optimism in U.S. climbed to one-year high in May

Confidence among U.S. small businesses climbed in May to a one-year high as the economic outlook over the next six months brightened.
New Business
Jun 5

New businesses on the rise downtown, says business guide

Downtown Providence has seen strong growth in the number of new businesses in the past two years, the Providence Downtown Improvement District reported Wednesday.
Small Business
Jun 4

SBA names new Region I administrator

The U.S. Small Business Administration has appointed Seth Goodall of Richmond, Maine, as the administrator for Region I, the SBA region that comprises Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Government
Jun 1

Protestors plead for R.I. to default on debt

PROVIDENCE – Protesters unhappy with the state’s ultimately doomed investment in 38 Studios LLC urged Rhode Island leaders last week to default on the money the state owes for the deal, The Associated Press reported.
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