We spoke with Mayor of East Providence, Rhode Island, Bob DaSilva about what the city is doing to support and foster small business in the city both in good times and during issues like the Washington Bridge.

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More about Mayor Bob DaSilva and the City of East Providence, RI:

Website: https://eastprovidenceri.gov

East Providence Economic Development Website: https://www.eastprovidencebusiness.com

Facebook Office of the Mayor: https://www.facebook.com/CityofEastProvidenceMayorsOffice/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityofeastprov/

Mayor DaSilva Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BobDaSilvaforEPMayor

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We spoke with Beth Kelleher Dwyer, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, about the many things that the department does, and doesn't, regulate.

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More about the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation:

Website: https://dbr.ri.gov

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RIDepartmentofBusinessRegulation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rhode-island-department-of-business-regulation/

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We're talking with Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos about SNAP, several bills involving grocery stores and more small business support.

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More about RI Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos::

Web Site: ⁠https://ltgov.ri.gov

SNAP Retailer Survey: http://ltgov.ri.gov/SNAPRetailSurvey

Small Business Advocacy Council: https://ltgov.ri.gov/entrepreneurship-small-business/small-business-advocacy-council

Lt. Governor's Entrepreneurship Challenge: https://ltgov.ri.gov/initiatives/education-initiatives/entrepreneurship-challenge

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