Tag: U.S. Small Business Administration
BUILDING BLOCKS: Jade components play crucial role in defense, aerospace tech
Don Boyle picks up a palm-sized model of the Apollo 11 lunar lander from Jade Manufacturing Co.’s conference table and smiles as he looks...
R.I. delegation urges SBA to provide financial assistance to still-struggling hospitality...
PROVIDENCE – The state’s congressional delegation is pushing the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide financial assistance to restaurants in both Rhode Island and...
R.I. man sentenced to 5 years for COVID-relief fraud scheme
PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for using stolen personal identification to defraud banks while fraudulently...
U.S. Small Business Administration names 2022 R.I. Small Business Week award...
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2022 Rhode Island Small Business Week Award winners Wednesday.
This year’s honorees include two regional award winners...
Everybody’s Business: Fernandez overcomes obstacles on journey to finding Soulita
(Editor’s note: This is the 20th installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each are asked their views on...
Report calls for increased compensation, training support for small-business owners
PROVIDENCE – For small businesses to overcome pandemic-related challenges, policymakers must prioritize programs that facilitate competitive pay and benefits, training opportunities and provide clear...
Coalition launches to support minority- and women-owned businesses in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Business leaders on Wednesday announced the launch of the Rhode Island Business Empowerment Network, a coalition of nearly 80 professionals dedicated to...
For R.I. business community, in-person trade missions making a comeback
As more countries ease COVID-19 travel restrictions, in-person trade missions are making a return, and some in the Rhode Island business community already have...
BankNewport named top R.I. lender for SBA 504 program
NEWPORT – BankNewport was recently recognized as the top Rhode Island lender for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 loan program for fiscal 2021,...
Oschefski’s spa venture picking up a lot of steam
The Bodhi Spa LLC co-owner Harmony Oschefski has built her business around family memories full of free-spirited living and simple, sustainable habits with hydrotherapy...
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