Success stories
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Murdock Webbing Advances Domestic Manufacturing through Innovation and SBA Support
A Rhode Island-based textile manufacturer is strengthening operations, workforce development, and government contracting with support from SBA resources. Murdock Webbing, a Rhode Island-based textile...
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Catanzaro Food Products Inc. Grows from a Kitchen Operation to a 25-Year Business
With the help of SBA-backed financing, a Rhode Island food manufacturer grew production, expanded operations, and sustained growth over 25 years. Catanzaro Food Products Inc, a Rhode Island based...
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2022 Rhode Island Small Business Person of the Year
“Have you ever wished, just for a moment, you could live inside an adventure movie? Want to be the hero that solves the cold case or saves the world?” You can – and more – at The Riddle Room...
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Pods Swimming
Susan Pascale-Frechette, owner of Pods Swimming, led a nomadic swimming school all over Rhode Island. Her dream was to open the first privately-owned swimming school in Rhode Island where she could...
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Sons of Liberty - A Revolutionary Spirit
In 2009, Mike Reppucci decided to follow his passion and venture into the world of distilled spirits. His decision led to the creation of many products that would, in less than a decade, be considered...
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Bolt Coffee Company
Bryan Gibb opened Bolt Coffee Company in 2012. By 2018 he was ready to grow but needed capital to do so. Gibb purchased a coffee roaster using an equipment loan from BankRI, and establish a line of...