Tag: SBA
SBA proposes rule change for revenue calculations
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed modifying its method for calculating annual average revenue for certain small businesses.
The shift, according to...
Making homes safe, livable for seniors
Justin Oakley and Michael Vieira share a work history that dates back decades.
As 16-year-old entrepreneurs, they sold quahogs door to door in the Narragansett...
SBA calls for Emerging Leaders program applicants in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Small Business Administration Rhode Island District office is calling for applicants for its Emerging Leaders program, which provides business leaders...
SBA honors R.I. small-business lenders of the year
LINCOLN – Four banks and two business finance firms in Rhode Island were honored as exemplary lenders to small businesses by the U.S. Small...
Federally backed lending to small businesses up in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has seen double-digit increases this year in small business loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the agency reported...
Jade’s military parts can’t fail
Founded by Donald J. Boyle’s father after years in the textile and military-manufacturing industries, Jade Manufacturing has survived ups and downs in the state’s...
SBA accepting 2019 Small Business Week Awards nominations
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Small Business Administration is accepting nominations for the 2019 National Small Business Week Awards, the SBA announced Monday.
Nominations are due...
RISBDC, R.I. Foundation launch non-tech-related Growth Hub
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A new funding outlet for non-technology-related small businesses is now available to Rhode Island companies looking to grow, thanks to a...
SBA hosting seminar on tax changes for small businesses
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Small Business Administration is holding a free training session on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on July 17,...
SBA road tour to bring information about funding for tech projects
PROVIDENCE – Four New England cities, including Providence, will host visits this summer by the SBIR Road Tour, a national outreach to publicize opportunities...



















