Tag: R.I. Office of Innovation
PBN’s most-read stories of 2022
From developments with the potential to reshape the landscape of Providence and a steady stream of million-dollar home sales across Rhode Island, to ongoing...
State of Innovation: R.I.’s ecosystem for entrepreneurs shows resilience
For the developers of Pointz, a navigation app geared toward safer routes for cyclists, Rhode Island offered a wealth of mentoring and networking opportunities,...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, February 2022
1. McKee ending R.I. mask mandates for businesses, schools POSTED ONLINE: FEB. 9. Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced that the state would lift its...
Change in state leadership led to permanent closure of R.I. Office...
PROVIDENCE — A shift in state leadership hastened the closure of the R.I. Office of Innovation, according to state and former office employees who...
Will closures hurt R.I.’s innovation efforts?
For more than two decades, Providence nonprofit the Tech Collective provided training, recognition and other guidance for innovators ranging from aspiring entrepreneurs to seasoned...
State must reinvest in innovation
Innovations can come from anyone with a good idea, drive and some luck, but it sure is nice to have some help.
Rhode Island last...
Editor’s Choice: Keeping remote teams operating efficiently
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Keeping remote teams operating efficiently THE REMOTE NATION Institute is hosting a webinar presented by Sophaya CEO Mari Anne Snow, who will use...
ConnectRI provides internet for housing-assistance residents
PROVIDENCE – Public-private pilot program ConnectRI will help close the gap between state residents getting housing assistance and internet access, according to a state...
Five Questions With: Kevin Parker
A year ago, the R.I. Office of Innovation launched the Government Innovation League, an initiative where representatives from state agencies spend 20 percent of...
CS4RI, GA host boot camp to help teachers learn to code
“Minimal” was how Bernadette Durkin described her computer-coding knowledge prior to a professional-development continuing studies course she took at Rhode Island College in October.
“I’m...
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