Innovation Studio’s Rhode Island Holiday Shopping Guide
Supporting small businesses is always important, but the holiday season is one of the most crucial times for retail sales. If you’re searching for the perfect gift for a loved one, consider shopping at one of these local Rhode Island businesses for a unique present. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to work and […]
Innovation Studio Alum Spotlight: Eric Moyal
By: Cynthia Munrayos November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and we are highlighting Project Insulin, a non-profit making their own generic insulin that will sell directly to patients at an affordable cost regardless of insurance status. Executive Director and Founder, Eric Moyal, participated in the “Activate Your Impact” program, which was a partnership between Innovation Studio […]
Spotlight on GROW Participant: Desireé Vaughn
By: Cynthia Munrayos Intro to Dub This! and Desireé’s Story Desireé Vaughn, Startup Founder, CEO of Dream Ultra Big LLC and the innovative drive behind the card game, Dub This!, joined our GROW Winter Cohort earlier this year. She brought her idea to us in October 2023, and we’re thrilled to see her visions come […]
Business Growth: Insights from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
By: Cynthia Munrayos Innovation Studio had the opportunity to speak with Thao Dang and Andres Escobar from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses RI about their Spring 2025 Cohort, which begins in February. Below is a Q&A format to provide further insights. Q: What is the program format? To help small business owners create jobs in […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Entrepreneurial Resources for the Hispanic Community in Rhode Island
If you’re a Hispanic entrepreneur or business owner, these resources may be valuable to you. Check out the list below for available services at your convenience! Programming and Resources For Hispanic Entrepreneurs 1. Innovation Studio Ideation Programming CREA | Tuesday, October 8 at 5 PM 2. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Owner Connection Latina […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Entrepreneurial Resources for the Hispanic Community in Boston
If you’re a Hispanic entrepreneur or business owner, these resources may be valuable to you. Check out the list below for available services at your convenience! Programming and Resources For Hispanic Entrepreneurs 1. ALPFA Professional development services, career-building opportunities, and networking events 2. Amplify Latinx Business/entrepreneurship programs and leadership support 3. Boston Impact […]
Meet our Co-Op Intern, Mytreyi Sureshkumar
By: Cynthia Munrayos Mytreyi Sureshkumar, a third-year student majoring in International Affairs and Economics at Northeastern University, currently served as one of our interns at Innovation Studio Roxbury through Northeastern’s cooperative education program from January to June of this year. She helped assist many of the entrepreneurs we serve within the Roxbury business community. “A […]
What and Where is Biz Bodega Small Business Support Office?
By: Cynthia Munrayos Central Providence Small Business Support Office If you’ve passed by Biz Bodega on Manton Avenue in Providence, we are a community business support office that specialize in assisting early stage startup businesses. Biz Bodega is an initiative of One Neighborhood Builders, and managed by Innovation Studio. We help provide free business […]
Spring into Starting a Small Business With Mentor Assistance
By Mytreyi Sureshkumar As small business month starts in May, what better time is there to start something new? Whether your journey in starting a business is just beginning or has already begun, here at Innovation Studio we work hard to serve aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners at different stages in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. […]