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The Olde China Trader antique shop in Bristol takes its name and inspiration from the Rhode Island merchants who sailed to the Far East and brought silk, tea and pottery back to 19th-century America.
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By Patrick Anderson |
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The 13 social ventures participating in the 2012 Change Accelerator Incubator, a Social Enterprise Rhode Island program, celebrated their graduation on Thursday evening at Betaspring’s Chestnut St. headquarters.
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By PBN Staff
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For the seventh consecutive year, the Rhode Island Business Plan Competition will host the Rhode Island Elevator Pitch Contest, during which participants will vie for $1,000 in cash prizes.
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By PBN Staff
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Every woman loves to receive a compliment.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Two downtown Providence colleges are offering students different paths to exploring entrepreneurship.
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By Michael Souza |
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The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and the Rhode Island Science & Technology Advisory Council have released the second annual report measuring the progress of Rhode Island’s knowledge economy, the state’s developing hub of research and technology.
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By PBN Staff
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CEOs of the 13 fledgling companies from Betaspring’s inaugural fall session speed-pitched themselves and their companies to a full house including Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee on Thursday evening in hopes of gaining equity and support.
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By Emily Greenhalgh |
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Dear Kate, the rebranded line of specialty lingerie that mixes fashion and function, is launching online this month with shipping to start in early December in anticipation of the holiday season.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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During the last four years, the average credit profile of U.S. small business owners has improved in 45 of 50 states and the District of Columbia, but not Rhode Island, according to a report by The Direct Capital Corp.
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By PBN Staff
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The Bristol Community College will celebrate its sixth annual Entrepreneurship Day on Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Commonwealth Center, G Bldg., at the Fall River Campus, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, from 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open to BCC students, faculty and alumni.
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By Michael Souza |