Tag: Ellie Brown
Diversify by expanding
Ellie Brown | DESIGNxRI executive director
I want to explore where we are headed as an organization and why. This is going to start with an invitation:...
Providence, DESIGNxRI launch, renew innovation programming
PROVIDENCE – Two pre-catalyst programs – one new and one returning – will provide mentorship, training and a total of $150,000 in funding for...
Providence adds new startup training to design grant program
PROVIDENCE – The city and DESIGNxRI are expanding an existing grant program for design-based businesses, with new opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to start creative...
DESIGNxRI builds an industry by design
PBN Innovative Companies 2022
NONPROFIT: DESIGNxRI
DESIGN AND INNOVATION go hand in hand at DESIGNxRI. The Providence-based nonprofit creates economic development opportunities for Rhode Island designers,...
Five Questions With: Ellie Brown
Ellie Brown is the new executive director of DESIGNxRI. Brown, a design educator, artist and nonprofit development professional, began her tenure as the Providence-based...
8 design businesses receive seed funding via DESIGNxRI’s Design Catalyst program
PROVIDENCE – Nonprofit design industry advocate DESIGNxRI awarded eight city-based design businesses up to $17,500 each Monday in becoming the latest graduates of the...
DESIGNxRI names Brown new executive director
PROVIDENCE – A design educator, artist and nonprofit development professional with experience on both coasts will now take charge of DESIGNxRI.
The nonprofit that supports...
Women’s Fund’s Nevins pushes for equality in Rhode Island
PBN BUSINESS WOMEN AWARDS 2020 INDUSTRY LEADER, SOCIAL SERVICES/NONPROFIT: Kelly Nevins | Women’s Fund of Rhode Island
KELLY NEVINS COLORFULLY summarizes Women’s Fund of Rhode...