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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Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rismallbusiness/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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We're talking with Nina Pande, Executive Director of Skills for Rhode Island's Future about connecting small businesses with the workforce they need and more support programs.

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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rismallbusiness/⁠⁠⁠

More about Skills for Rhode Island's Future:

Web Site: ⁠https://skillsforri.com

RI Small Business Hub: https://www.risbhub.com

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillsforri/

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

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

Hub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandSmallBusinessHUB

Hub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rismallbusinesshub/

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We're talking with Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor about the state of business in Rhode Island and programs to help small businesses.

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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rismallbusiness/⁠⁠

More about Rhode Island Commerce:

Web Site: https://commerceri.com

Small Business Programs: https://commerceri.com/business-assistance/small-business/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commerce-ri/

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

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

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We're talking with Liz Tanner, Executive Director of Ocean State 2026, about the Rhode Island Summer of Soccer.

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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rismallbusiness/⁠

More about Ocean State 2026 and the RI Summer of Soccer:

Web Site: ⁠https://www.goprovidence.com/rhode-island-summer-of-soccer/

Rhode Island Summer of Soccer pre-application: https://www.goprovidence.com/rhode-island-summer-of-soccer/pre-application/

Contact RI Summer of Soccer: info@oceanstate2026.com

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We're talking with Julio & Ivelisse Sabater, RISBC board members and owners of Sabater Lab for Psychological Innovations Inc., committed to offering the highest level of quality psychological care.

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More about Sabater Lab for Psychological Innovations Inc.:

Web Site: https://www.sabaterlab.org

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

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

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sabaterlabforpsychological3498

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We're talking with Hugo Adames, RISBC board member and owner of The Event Factory Kitchen and Stage, Rhode Island’s award-winning event space, restaurant, and bar.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rismallbusiness/

More about The Event Factory Kitchen and Stage:

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