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Economic & Industrial Development Resources
Economic Development Resources
Certified Development Companies (CDC), Industrial Development Corporations (IDC) and Local and Regional Development Corporations (LDC & RDC), exist to support business development and growth within their community or region. Types of assistance offered include low cost financing, such as the SBA 504 Loan Program, site finding and statistical research.
Local Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Lincoln
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Northern RI Chamber of Commerce
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,...
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Middletown
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) East Bay 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,...
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North Kingstown
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) South County 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,...
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Providence
Ocean State Business Development Authority
OSBDA’s role is to help small businesses access long-term fixed-asset financing in partnership with the private sector, usually a financial institution. OSBDA processes, closes and services the...
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Providence
Rhode Island Coalition for Minority Investment
Works to promote, nurture and build entrepreneurial activity among the constituencies that represent the highest credit risk and smallest scale of commercial enterprise in the State of Rhode Island....
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Providence
Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC)
RIEDC offers a broad range of assistance to support business start-up, relocation and sustainability in RI. Services include funding programs, business counseling, workforce development, micro-business...
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Providence
Small Business Administration (SBA) Rhode Island District Office
Providence
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Enterprise Community 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,...
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Providence
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
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,...
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Smithfield
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Bryant College
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,...
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Smithfield
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Export Assistance Center
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,...
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Smithfield
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Verizon - Bryant College Telecommunications Center
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,...
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Warwick
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Central RI Chamber of Commerce
A fee-based membership organization supporting local economic and community vitality where member benefits include access to the Chamber's group health insurance plan, networking opportunities,...
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Statewide and Nationwide Small Business Resource Partners
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