We spoke with Craig Schuler of AOT Global about the upcoming RISBC Spring 2026 Job Fair on April 29th: https://www.risbc.org/statewide-job-fair

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We spoke with Elaine Pelino, Republican Candidate for Governor of Rhode Island, about her policies for RI and entrepreneurship.

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Website: ⁠⁠https://www.elainepelino4governor.com

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elaine.pelino/

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We spoke with Kim Paull, speaker, trainer and guide, about her work as a burnout recovery and resilience coach.

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More about Kim Paull:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimpaull/

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

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We spoke with the Director of the Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism Joe Wilson, Jr. about a wide range of topics impacting small businesses across the Creative Capital.

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More about the Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism:

Department Website: https://artculturetourism.com/

City Website: https://www.providenceri.gov/art-culture-tourism/

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

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

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We spoke with Mayor of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Christopher Beauchamp about the things his office can do to support small businesses in his city and the opening of a Small Business HUB in Woonsocket.

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More about Mayor Christopher Beauchamp and the City of Woonsocket, RI:

Website: https://www.woonsocketri.gov

Facebook Woonsocket City Hall: https://www.facebook.com/woonsocketricityhall

Facebook Mayor Chris Beauchamp: https://www.facebook.com/mayorbeauchamp

Woonsocket Small Business HUB: https://www.woonsocketsbhub.com

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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:

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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

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

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