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Report: R.I. small businesses ‘crucial’ to state’s economy
Small businesses in Rhode Island represent 95.9 percent of all employers and employ 55.4 percent of the state’s private sector workforce, according to a report from the U.S. Small Business Administration. more
| 2/15/13 | 1 comment
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
Device stimulating treatment option
Perfuzia Medical Inc. CEO Sagi Brink-Danan was looking for the kind of idea you could build a company around and fellow Israeli ex-pat Shai Schubert had a big one: technology that could potentially ease the suffering of thousands of people with chronic tissue wounds such as burns and bedsores. more
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

DOL gives R.I. Self-Employment Assistance $159K
The U.S. Department of Labor last week awarded $159,734 to the state of Rhode Island to further its Self-Employment Assistance program. more
SBA program reveals contract opportunities
The Rhode Island branch of the federal Small Business Administration will be holding an informational workshop to help those starting or expanding a small business. more
Backpack lock picked as top elevator pitch
PROVIDENCE – A backpack lock for urban travelers earned top marks at the Rhode Island Business Plan Competition’s seventh annual Elevator Pitch Contest Dec. 5. more
12/10/12
Eleven nominated for New Bedford Small Business of the Year
Eleven local businesses have been nominated by the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce and BankFive for the Greater New Bedford 2012 Small Business of the Year Award. more
| 6/1/12
BofA small business lending increases 78% in R.I. in 2012
Bank of America Corp. initiated $65.5 million in total new loan production for small business in the Ocean State during 2012, a 78 percent increase from the roughly $37 million in total loan production initiated during 2011. more
| 1/24/13
A passion for fitness leads to thriving business
Fitness is the mission of Denise Chakoian-Olney’s two Core studios in Providence. Fitness is also the guiding principle of her business plan – lean, consistent and responsive to the intricate and vital movements of her financial muscles. more
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