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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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Join us for the Rhode Island Business Competition’s newest workshop, Legal Considerations for Start-Ups. Meaghan Krupa, Co-Chair of the Rhode Island Business Competition and a Partner at Hinckley Allen, and Jessie Reniere, a Corporate Associate at Hinckley Allen, will provide a general overview of corporate matters for start-ups and entrepreneurs, covering topics like entity selection, contracting and corporate formalities.
Networking will be from 5:30 - 6:00pm. Presentation will begin at 6:00pm. This event is free and open to the public.
Come join us to celebrate the amazing entrepreneurs and innovators who have participated in this year's competition.
Get ready to cheer on the finalists and see who will take home the top prizes. It's sure to be a night filled with excitement, inspiration, and networking opportunities with some of Rhode Island's brightest minds in business.
Don't miss out on this special event honoring the hard work and dedication of our local business community. Doors open at 5:30pm and the event begins at 6:00pm. It's free and open to the public. See you there!
