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Textron is a multi-industry manufacturing company that serves the global aviation, aerospace, defense and commercial finance markets. Organizationally, the company consists of numerous subsidiaries and operating divisions, which are responsible for the day-to-day operation of its businesses. The company has numerous brands, including Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee. Together, the subsidiaries manufacture a variety of products, including aircraft, engines, fastening systems, golf carts, lawn care machinery, pumps and fuel systems. Textron was founded in 1923 and has headquarters in Providence, R.I. Lewis B. Campbell has been the chief executive officer of Textron for more than eight years. He has been with the group of companies for over 14 years. Campbell earned a BSME from Duke University. Textron is ranked 190th on the FORTUNE 500 list of largest United States companies and its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TXT.

Slater Technology Fund is a leading seed-stage venture investor in Rhode Island, providing capital for early-stage technology startups that demonstrate high-growth potential. With a focus on software, energy, and life sciences, Slater invests in transformative technologies aimed at addressing the world's biggest problems. Committed to building and basing locally, Slater supports new venture development in Rhode Island and seeks to partner with entrepreneurs who have the vision, courage, and tenacity to build companies that can achieve transformational impact in their industries or markets. As an experienced early-stage investor, Slater leads or co-invests in ventures founded by entrepreneurs who are passionate about changing the world. They provide the capital, experience, perspective, and support needed to turn ideas into reality, acting as the entrepreneur's first and foremost ally. Additionally, Slater fosters meaningful connections through networking events, presentations, and panel discussions, connecting portfolio companies with each other and potential partners, investors, customers, and employees. Led by Managing Director Thorne Sparkman, Slater Technology Fund is dedicated to catalyzing the next wave of technology companies and driving innovation in Rhode Island.Generated from the website