RI Small Business Development Center,

The Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) at the University of Rhode Island serves as a focal point for the coordination of federal, state, local, academic, and private resources to assist small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

We provide no cost, one-on-one business counseling to entrepreneurs who wish to start, grow or maintain their businesses. In addition, the RISBDC offers a variety of training programs, workshops and seminars covering both basic business skills and advanced topical subjects at no or low cost.