The BDC provides financing to small- and medium-sized companies by fostering businesses that develop quality products or services for well-defined markets. Find information about loans and investments, affiliate banks, and great checklists for building businesses.
National Association of Securities Dealers
The largest securities-industry self-regulatory organization in the United States, this site is a fantastic place to access corporate information, news and highlights, membership benefits and information, information for the individual investor, market statistics and information, academic research, securities industry regulation, resources, and career opportunities.
Rhode Island Automobile Dealers Association
Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce
A business organization representing the interests of 1200 members in Northern Rhode Island offers great opportunities for members, information on upcoming events and seminars, information on current government affairs, information about the region, and publishes the newsletter Business Pulse.
A website hosted and maintained by the Rhode Island Automobile Dealers Associations, you can check out the latest models at manufacturers' websites, find a dealer in your area, search from thousands of used vehicles for sale in RI, as well as find updates on local automobile-related issues and topics.
Rhode Island Builders Association
On this site, you will find helpful information about new homes, construction and remodeling projects, industry and information links, employment opportunities, as well as links to members and upcoming events.
Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation
RIEDC's mission is "to strengthen the Rhode Island economy through policies, programs, and projects, which enhance and enrich the business environment for public and private sectors in order to create prosperity for all Rhode Islanders." This is another great resources providing visitor and tourist information, free company and directory lists, information on starting a business, science and technology, education, urban programs, human resources, transportation, city and town information, taxes, credits, incentives and loans, and business assistance programs. This is your one-stop-shop for everything and anything you might need to know about the Rhode Island economy.
Rhode Island Hospitality & Tourism Association
Rhode Island Health Care Administration
This nonprofit organization provides accessible, quality health care for Rhode Islanders. Find resources, services, employment opportunities, and the latest news from the AHCA.
Rhode Island Association of Facilities and Services for the Aging
RIAFSA is an association of non-profit facilities and services primarily for the elderly. Its members include senior housing, assisted living, nursing homes and home and community based services. Its mission is to promote healthy, ethical, afforable services for the aging.
As the official trade group for the food service, lodging, restaurant, tourism, and related industries in the state of Rhode Island, this site offers valuable information pertaining to the hospitality industry, membership services and information, as well as a calendar of events, the job bank, and information about their education foundation.
Rhode Island Manufacturers Association
RIMA's goal is to address, promote, educate, and influence the citizens, media, and government officials about the important contribution that a strong manufacturing base makes to our local, national, and global economies. Access news and updates about the manufacturing sector and explore membership opportunities.
