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Since 2000, the Rhode Island Business Competition aims to create and foster growth companies in Rhode Island that will increase local employment. It's all about helping emerging entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Today, it is the leading community-supported business plan competition in the Northeast.

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Upcoming Events

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  • 07 Nov
    2024
    Rhode Island Elevator Pitch Contest

    Participants present their idea in 90 seconds to a panel of judges and get immediate feedback - and the chance to win cash prizes. This in-person event will begin at 5:30pm and is free and open to the public.

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  • 16 Jan
    2025
    Workshop: Financial Projections for Start-Ups

    This is THE workshop where you can receive FREE accounting advice from certified public accountants. Anthony Mangiarelli, Co-Chair of the Rhode Island Business Competition and a Partner at KLR, and some members of his team will provide valuable accounting advice geared towards entrepreneurs.  

    This in-person event will begin at 5:30pm and is free and open to the public.

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  • 13 Feb
    2025
    Workshop: Discovering Your Best Customers

    Without paying customers you don’t have a business. But how do you find them? The earlier you start to talk to customers, the more focused your products and services will be on what they want. Talking to customers is essential to the success of your business. During this workshop, you will learn the techniques that work for talking to customers and powering up your business for success.
    This in-person event will begin at 5:30pm and is free and open to the public.

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