Rhode Island Small Business Development Center
The Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) provides technical assistance programs for small business entrepreneurs.
A variety of training programs offered throughout the year provide educational opportunities for small business owners at various stages of their business life cycle.
The RISBDC also offers one-on-one consulting to qualified businesses.
Consulting Services
- General Management
- Operations
- Finance
- Marketing and Sales
- Government Procurement
- International Trade
- Technology
A business plan development class is offered at $200.00 for an 8 week program.
Six Local Regions
Region 1 - Larry Friedman International Center for Entrepreneurship Sixcia Devine, Regional Director 8 Abbott Park Place- Providence, (401) 263-5123
Region 2 - Northern RI Chamber of Commerce Douglas Jobling, Regional Director 6 Blackstone Valley Place - Lincoln, (401) 263-5124
Region 3 - Central RI Chamber of Commerce Ardena Lee-Fleming, Regional Director 3288 Post Road - Warwick, (401) 263-5128
Region 4 - Newport County Chamber of Commerce Larry Gadsby, Regional Director 45 Valley Road - Middletown, (401) 263-5131
Region 5 - Business Resource Center Adriana Dawson, Regional Director 268 Main Street - Pawtucket, (401) 263-5127
Contact
John Cronin, State Director
Address
Johnson & Wales University 8 Abbott Park Place Providence, RI 02903
Telephone
401-598-2704
Fax
401-598-2722
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