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Setting a standard for prosthetics
Thanks to the work of Brown University associate research professor in public health Linda Resnik, a new method of evaluating the effectiveness of a prosthetic upper limb is in the making. While it’s too early to tell, the new process could become a standard by which doctors define the progress of patients and their use of prosthetics. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 12/3/12

Chamber meet focuses on innovation, collaboration
The 2012 meeting of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, held Monday at the R.I. Convention Center, made news that could re-shape the region’s economy. more
| 11/20/12
Betaspring accepts applications for spring session
Startup accelerator Betaspring is currently accepting applications for its spring 2013 session. more
| 11/19/12
How to profit from knowledge-based models
There has been a lot of talk about the fact that we are now entering the Knowledge Age in American business. Terms such as Knowledge Economy, Knowledge Worker and even Knowledge Districts are becoming more common every day. But to date most of those using the terms have been intellectuals, academics and those who deal in emergent industries. more
11/19/12
Change Accelerator Incubator celebrates graduation
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. more
| 11/16/12
R.I. biz plan to host elevator pitch contest
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. more
| 11/13/12
Public-private partnerships can close skills gap
In order to figure out how to solve a problem, you first have to figure out what the solution should look like. more

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

Some signs of life in emerging knowledge economy
It’s a message that’s been stated repeatedly in an effort to drive Rhode Island’s – and the nation’s – economic recovery: a knowledge-based economy, technical retraining and small-business creation are keys on the road to success. And Rhode Island is making some progress, according to Laurie White, executive director of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Chamber, STAC release second annual benchmark report
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. more
| 11/9/12
Betaspring companies present at Launch Day event
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. more
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