Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC)
www.riedc.com
(401) 222-2601 Fax: (401) 459-6425
The Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) is the state's quasi-public economic development organization. It provides services and assistance to Rhode Island businesses, manages the Quonset Davisville Port & Commerce Park, and oversees the operations of the Rhode Island Tourism Division.
315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101 Providence, RI 02908
e-mail: riedc@riedc.com
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
http://www.sba.gov/ri/
(401) 528-4561Fax: (401) 528-4539
The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers financial, technical and management assistance to Americans wishing to start or expand their businesses.
380 Westminster Mall, Room 511 Providence, RI 02903
Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
www.risbdc.org
(401) 598-2702 Fax: (401) 598-2722
The Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) at Johnson and Wales University helps businesses succeed by providing a variety of free and low-cost resources. The Northern Rhode Island SBDC representative is located in the Chamber’s office.
8 Abbott Park Place, Providence RI 02903
Senior Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
www.sba.gov
(401) 528-4561 Fax: (401) 528-4539
The SCORE Association is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE is dedicated to aiding in the formation, growth, and success of small businesses. A SCORE representative is available at the Chamber by appointment.
380 Westminster Mall Providence, RI 02903
Rhode Island Export Assistance Center at Bryant University
www.rieac.org
(401) 232-6407 Fax: (401) 232-6416
The Rhode Island Export Assistance Center at Bryant University (RIEAC) helps local businesses enter the world market.1150 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917-1284
e-mail: postoffice@rieac.org