Jacquelyn Voghel
RIBBA, URI kick off leadership program for BIPOC professionals
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Black Business Association and University of Rhode Island will next week kick off a program designed to advance senior...
Out-of-state telehealth visits hit some snags
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine was hailed as a lifesaver, allowing patients to see their doctor virtually without the risk of...
RIBBA offers forgivable microloan program for BIPOC-owned businesses
PROVIDENCE – A new, forgivable loan program will provide a combined $450,000 in microloans to Black, Indigenous and people of color-owned small businesses in...
Brown-based startup maps safer routes for cyclists
PROVIDENCE – A new navigation app catered to cyclists and created by Brown University students is on track for a public release later this...
Startup community to host networking, pitch events over the next month
PROVIDENCE – Local entrepreneurs will have multiple opportunities to network, pitch and grow their business over the next month.
Pangea.app founder and RIHub Advisory Board...
Cranston innovator develops “Brilliantly Warm” to relieve chest coldness post-mastectomy, reconstructive...
CRANSTON – When Kristen Carbone had a mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery in 2013, she wasn’t sure what to anticipate in the long-term.
“One of...
Toray signs letter of intent to sell Old Baptist Road plant
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Toray Plastics (America) Inc. has signed a letter of intent to sell its Old Baptist Road plant to Lowell-based Arlin Mfg....
Survey: Small businesses report renewed anxiety amid COVID-19
PROVIDENCE – After hopes that a return to normalcy was on the horizon during early summer, many small businesses are growing increasingly concerned about their...
Cities, RIMA look to increase transportation to manufacturing jobs
WOONSOCKET – With manufacturing job openings surpassing demand from qualified candidates, Woonsocket, Central Falls and Pawtucket are teaming with the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association...
New app developed by PC graduates connects customers with nightlife
PROVIDENCE – Two years ago, Miles McQuillen, then a student at Providence College, was waiting for a ride home after a “terrible night out.”...



















