Rhode Island

Providence

SCORE Rhode Island

We provide FREE, confidential counseling to small businesses as a volunteer organization of working and retired business owners, professionals, and executives with experience in all aspects of business management.

https://www.score.org/ri

Center for Women and Enterprise

At the Center for Women & Enterprise, we believe lifting up women benefits everyone. For over 25 years, we’ve helped women launch and grow their businesses by connecting them with the resources to succeed. Because when we empower women economically, we create a ripple effect that expands throughout their communities.

https://cweonline.org/

Rhode Island Small Business Administration – SBA

The Rhode Island SBA is supported by its district office in Providence. They provide services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting, certifications, and disaster recovery. They can also connect you to partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.

https://www.sba.gov/district/rhode-island

Rhode Island Small Business Development Center – RI SBDC

Rhode Island SBDC provides RI small business owners with the services and expertise they need to succeed: no cost expert counseling, relevant training, and access to important resources.

https://web.uri.edu/risbdc/