District Hall Providence Hosts Vice President Harris, Commerce Secretary Raimondo For Women-Led Business Roundtable
The Vice President and Commerce Secretary traveled to Rhode Island to meet with Congressional leaders and small business owners. The main focus of their high-profile visit was to present key elements of President Biden’s proposed American Jobs Plan, chief among them being infrastructure improvements, job training, health care and child care investment.
Rhode Island innovators seek to make DEI part of the community’s DNA
When you walk into the East Providence office of meal delivery service Feast & Fettle, you’ll find a group of 60 employees that come from many diverse backgrounds and cultures. That’s no accident, says CEO Carlos Ventura Jr.
This Innovation Center in Roxbury wants to help everyone start and grow a business
Located in the heart of Nubian Square, the Center opened in 2015 as a nonprofit organization, functioning as a free event space for entrepreneurs and offering programs to guide the process of launching a business. Even operating virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, RIC guides entrepreneurs step-by-step through the process of establishing and launching their business.
Retail Business Services Partners with Other Ahold Delhaize USA Companies, Venture Café Cambridge to Launch Third Annual Start-Up Immersion Program
For the third year, Retail Business Services is partnering with other Ahold Delhaize USA companies and Venture Café Cambridge, a non-profit organization focused on growing inclusive entrepreneurship, to help early-stage entrepreneurs enter the retail grocery industry.
How these female business leaders successfully pivoted when the pandemic hit
COVID-19 and the shutdown have ravaged countless companies. But these leaders leveraged their skills to steady the ship — others can follow their lead.
Mayor Walsh Announces Start Of Webos Week 2020, Providing Women Entrepreneurs With Resources For Navigating Covid-19 Related Business Needs
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Mayor’s Offices of Economic Development and Women’s Advancement today announced the sixth annual Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WEBos) Week, a series of free, virtual events to support and promote women entrepreneurs throughout the City of Boston.
Lessons from Apple, Tim Cook, and Democratizing Innovation with Daniel Vidaña
Dan and his team are determined to make entrepreneurship and innovation accessible to everyone. Dan spent a chunk of his illustrious Supply Chain career working directly with Tim Cook at Apple. Dan and I spoke about expanding access and opportunities for everyone that wants to be an entrepreneur. He is committed to maximizing people’s lives. The Innovation Studio is in the trenches everyday doing really important work.
Venture Café New England Appoints New President and Announces Rebrand
Boston, MA — September 14th, 2020: Venture Café New England, a tax-exempt 501(c) (3) non-profit which has championed small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing free services in New England for over 10 years, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Vidaña as President, as well as a new name – Innovation Studio as it supports the movement for social equality.
