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R.I. Commerce launches Minority Business Accelerator Direct Grant Program

PROVIDENCE – Beginning Sept. 4, applications will be accepted for the state’s Minority Business Accelerator Direct Grant Program that will funnel $2 million of...
STRONGER TOGETHER: Ana Duque, left, and Karen Mejias at their new store called The Heal Room. The two Latina women have teamed up, using their past experiences as business owners to bring a zero-waste store and wellness bar to Pawtucket.
PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Duo serves up wellness with zero waste

Ana Duque and Karen Mejias discovered the need to merge their business ventures to create a bigger impact and survive amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
Lisa Ranglin, Rhode Island Black Business Association CEO and president; 
Citizens Bank program manager / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

‘We were sort of invisible’

(Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
URBAN VENTURES has a new website to aid microbusinesses in Rhode Island. / COURTESY URBAN VENTURES

Urban Ventures business incubator debuts new website

PROVIDENCE – With a mission to help launch and assist microbusinesses, incubator Urban Ventures of Rhode Island has revamped its website, the organization announced. The...
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