Resource Partners
US Small Business AdministrationMark S. Hayward, District Director
(401) 528-4561
sba.gov
The SBA is a major funder of the RISBDC program operations. The SBA guarantees small business loans from approved lenders. The RISBDC/SBA partnership also facilitates Rhode Island’s Annual Economic Summit.
Johnson & Wales University
John J. Bowen ’77, University President
Irving Schneider, President, Providence Campus
1-800-DIAL-JWU
JWU.edu
JWU is the host institution for the RISBDC. The mission of Johnson & Wales University is to empower its diverse student body to succeed in today's dynamic world by integrating general education, professional skills and career-focused education.
RI Economic Development Corporation
Keith Stokes, Executive Director
(401) 278-9100
riedc.com
The State of Rhode Island is a funder of the RISBDC program operations. The EDC works with the SBDC to provide small business financing, to support small business development, and to enhance economic development collaborations.
SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business
David Herbst, Chairman
(401) 528-4561
riscore.org
SCORE is an SBA resource partner who also provides no-fee counseling and low-cost training services. Business referrals are made to and from SCORE and RISBDC to assure best-fit services. SCORE and RISBDC counselors occasionally team up on client projects.
Center for Women & Enterprise
Susan Rittscher, CEO
(401) 277-0800
cweonline.org
CWE is an SBA resource partner dedicated to helping women start and grow their own businesses. They provide counseling and low-cost training services. Business referrals are made to and from CWE and RISBDC to assure best-fit services. CWE and SBDC counselors occasionally teamup on client projects and collaborate on training programs.
SEED Corporation
Maria Gooch-Smith, Executive Director
(508) 822-1020
seedcorp.com
SEED Corporation focuses on job creation by financing all types of small businesses in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. SEED makes loans ranging from a $1,000 Micro Loan to a $4 million SBA 504 Loan. SEED is an SBA resource partner collaborating with RISBDC on their Rhode Island small business technical assistance program.
Every Company Counts
Sherri Carrera, Executive Director
(401) 278-9174
everycompanycounts.com
Every Company Counts' mission is to mobilize economic development professionals in Rhode Island to promote small business success.
RIMES (RI Manufacturing Extension Services)
Leslie Taito, CEO
(401) 270-8896
rimes.org
RIMES is a non-profit organization which provides complete manufacturing solutions to Rhode Island's small and medium-size manufacturers. Their services help solve business problems and raise the level of competitiveness and profitability.
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Central RI Chamber
Greater Providence Chamber
Newport County Chamber
Northern RI Chamber
Progreso Latino
Association of Independent
Colleges & Universities of Rhode Island
SBDC.net
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