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Local Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Narragansett
Narragansett Public Library

Providence
Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS)
The OLIS's functions include facilitating the development of a multi-type library system and interlibrary cooperation; maintaining and developing the Library of Rhode Island (LORI) Network and...View details

Providence
Providence Public Library

Providence
Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program
Works to prepare and maintain plans for the physical, economic, and social development of the state; encourage their implementation; and coordinate the actions of state, local and federal agencies...View details

Providence
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local Chapters or Online Counseling . SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities...View details

Warwick
Warwick Public Library



Statewide and Nationwide Small Business Resource Partners
LOCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Statewide
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Administers the patent and trademark laws as they relate to the granting of patents for utility inventions, designs and plants and the issuing of trademark registrations. The USPTO examines applications...View details

Nationwide
Center for Women's Business Research
Provides research to document the economic and social contributions of women-owned firms, and consulting and public relations services to maximize the benefits of this knowledge....View details

Nationwide
SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE offers free, confidential small business advice for anyone looking to start, grow and succeed in business. With a national volunteer network of over 10,500 business counselors and 389 chapters,...View details

Nationwide
United States Census Bureau State & County QuickFacts
Provides census information for each state...View details

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