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Providence-Based NABsys, Inc., Announces $4 Million Equity Financing
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - 10:58
NABsys, Inc., the pioneer in electronic, solid-state DNA sequencing, announced that it has closed a $4 million Series A financing led by Point Judith Capital.
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RI-CIE Launches in Providence as Resource for Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 - 09:59
The Rhode Island Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will formally open its headquarters at One Davol Square on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. RI-CIE is a cooperative effort among Providence, the state, Brown University, and business and economic development officials.
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RI Nexus Continues its College Tour at Salve Regina University
Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 15:22
Through RI Nexus and its College Tour, the RIEDC aims to forge a deeper connection with Rhode Island’s students — focusing on retaining college students in the state.
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RIEDC is now on Twitter
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 10:47
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Rhode Island to be Represented at 2009 BIO International Convention
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 03:00
The Tech Collective, Rhode Island’s Information Technology and Bioscience Industry Association, will be partnering with the New England Biotech Association (NEBA) to represent the state’s Bioscience industry at the 2009 BIO International Convention on May 17-21, 2009 in Atlanta, GA.
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RIEDC Awarded $1.4 million to Expand Narragansett Bay Port Security Network
Friday, April 10, 2009 - 09:03
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation has received a $1,402,549 Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to support expansion of the state’s Port Security Communications Network in and around Narragansett Bay.
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STAC Launches Comprehensive Searchable Database for Federal Funding Opportunities
Monday, April 6, 2009 - 13:23
The Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council has expanded its website to assist science and technology researchers and enterprises in pursuing stimulus funding opportunities.
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BusinessWeek Cites Providence as a “Best Small City” for Startups
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - 12:49
Business Week magazine has selected Providence as one of the best small cities in the country for startup companies. The magazine credited the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation’s small business support and funding that helps the state’s small businesses expand and grow.
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Two RIEDC-backed initiatives awarded grants to boost state’s knowledge economy
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - 12:31
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation today announced that two of its programs have received Knowledge Economy Grants Awards from the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and the City of Providence.
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Rhode Island Division of Tourism Releases Official 2009 Travel Guide
Monday, March 30, 2009 - 09:43
The Official 2009 Rhode Island Travel Guide is now available, providing visitors from far and near extensive details about vacation opportunities in the Ocean State. The Travel Guide, which has been updated with new images and event information, provides recommended itineraries and features a comprehensive listing of cultural and recreational activities, events, transportation options and lodging for each region of the state.
