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Discover small business assistance resources targeted to disadvantaged individuals, disabled persons, minorities and individuals with special needs seeking to become self-employed or launch small business ventures.
Local Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Kingston
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Southern Rhode Island Office
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Lincoln
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Northern Rhode Island Office
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Providence
Center for Women & Enterprise, Inc
Helps women access financing through banks and SBA loan-guaranty programs....
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Providence
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local
Chapters or Online Counseling
. SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities...
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Providence
Small Business Administration (SBA) Rhode Island District Office
The SBA works to support small business interests at the federal, state and regional level. Services include a number of financial assistance programs offered through local financial institutions,...
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Providence
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Providence Metro Office
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a
business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Statewide and Nationwide Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Statewide
Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services
Assists eligible individuals with disabilities to attain employment or self-employment, and self-sufficiency by providing a range of services including training, counseling and referrals to business...
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Statewide
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) State Office
The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing, training,...
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Nationwide
Accion USA
ACCION USA is a private, nonprofit organization that provides microloans, business training and other financial services to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs who are unable to access bank...
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Nationwide
Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR)
CSAVR is a membership organization composed of the chief administrators of the public rehabilitation agencies that serve individuals with physical and mental disabilities in the States, District...
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Nationwide
Disability Resources, Inc
Works to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently....
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Nationwide
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Serves as the a focal point for small businesses interested in doing business with the Department of Energy (DOE) and administers the Department's small business program by establishing goals,...
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Nationwide
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE offers free, confidential small business advice for anyone looking to start, grow and succeed in business. With a national volunteer network of over 13,000 business mentors and 350 chapters,...
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