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Carmakers on a frantic push to meet rising, federal fuel-economy standards are looking everywhere for new materials – from carbon fiber to plastics – that will make their vehicles lighter and more efficient.
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By Patrick Anderson |
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The city has suspended a program providing $50,000 loans to startup companies that promise to stay in Providence for at least a year.
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By Patrick Anderson |
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Poor unemployment figures and stumbling markets have made it difficult to stay in business in Rhode Island’s private sector, which is why the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce hosted a brainstorming session with developers, marketing experts, entrepreneurs and academia members.
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By Michael Souza |
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For Reed Caster, it’s what his family has done for three generations; sell and service bicycles. As a result, Caster’s Bicycles and Fitness has survived for 93 years.
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By Michael Souza |
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The U.S. Small Business Administration is teaming up with AARP and the Center for Women & Enterprise to host the Rhode Island Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day on Tuesday, Oct. 2.
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By PBN Staff
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Rhode Island will receive $412,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration as part of the second round of funding from the State Trade Export Promotion program.
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By PBN Staff
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The keys to turning around Rhode Island’s economy are new ideas and workable solutions, according to a report released by the Rhode Island chapter of the Small Business Association of New England.
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By PBN Staff
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Factory Five Racing Inc. was named the 2012 Greater New Bedford Small Business of the Year by the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce and BankFive.
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By PBN Staff
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Two sources of grant funding designed to boost the economy were announced Monday by the Department of Labor and Training and the U.S. Department of Defense.
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By Michael Souza |
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TAUNTON, Mass. – The South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation recently made a micro loan to Newport Potters Guild to enable the small business to start a pottery and clay art gallery and create four new jobs.
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By PBN Staff | 6/16/09 |