Providence Small Business

East Providence Launches Second Round of Small Business Grants

News Summary East Providence has announced a second round of grants to support small businesses impacted by the Washington Bridge…

2 weeks ago

First Black Farmers Market in Rhode Island Launches

News Summary The first Black farmers market in Rhode Island will be held during Juneteenth weekend, organized by the African…

2 weeks ago

Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Lay Off 125 Employees in Rhode Island

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals has announced plans to lay off 125 employees in Rhode Island due to the discontinuation of…

2 weeks ago

Engineers Develop Advanced Lightsails to Revolutionize Space Travel

News Summary Engineers from Brown University and TU Delft are collaborating to create advanced lightsails that could enable spacecraft to…

3 weeks ago

Kenneth Zorabedian Celebrates 20 Years of United Parking LLC

News Summary Kenneth Zorabedian, founder of United Parking LLC, marks the 20th anniversary of his valet service in Providence. Amid…

3 weeks ago

Kaitlyn Roberts Named Rhode Island’s Small Business Person of the Year

News Summary Kaitlyn Roberts, CEO of Easy Entertaining Inc., has been honored as Rhode Island's Small Business Person of the…

3 weeks ago

Social Enterprise Greenhouse Supports Local Entrepreneurs

News Summary Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) in Providence is fostering innovative businesses focused on social impact, helping entrepreneurs like Vincent…

1 month ago

Rhode Island Small Businesses Rally Against Bottle Tax

News Summary A coalition of small business owners in Rhode Island is opposing proposed legislation that would introduce a 10-cent…

2 months ago

Sterling Cleaners Connects Local Businesses to Hollywood

News Summary Sterling Cleaners Inc., a small business in Providence, Rhode Island, is bridging the gap between local enterprises and…

2 months ago

Rhode Island Awards $282,921 in Innovation Vouchers

News Summary The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation has awarded four innovation vouchers totaling $282,921 to accelerate product innovation and bolster…

2 months ago