Rhode Island Commerce

?? ATTENTION BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY THE BRIDGE CLOSURE ?? There is funding AVAILABLE for you! Rhode Island Commerce has launched the Washington Bridge Small-Business Grant Program to help businesses impacted by the bridge shutdown and those still facing challenges from the renovation. Grants of up to $2.5K are available, and sole proprietors and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Applications are open until September 24th. Apply now! ?? https://buff.ly/3ZmHl6J

“These new grants are an opportunity to further expand our impact and continue making a positive difference in our community’s health & well-being.” If you are a minority-owned small business who has completed at least 15 hours of technical assistance with our Minority Business Accelerator, you may be eligible for up to $20,000. For more information, go to: www.commerceri.com/mba ?? Pictured here: The Heal Room, Gov. McKee, Lt. Gov. Matos, Sec. Tanner, Mayor DaSilva.

???The application portals for our Washington Bridge Small Business Grant Program are NOW OPEN. ??Grants up to $2,500 ?? Apply by Sept. 24 Eligibility details, FAQs and application instructions can be found?below. https://lnkd.in/ejggjpSt City of East Providence, Rhode Island City of Providence

ICYMI: We just announced a new $2.6 million grant program for small businesses impacted by the reconstruction of the Washington Bridge. Learn more, via WJAR-TV. https://lnkd.in/epZkmW4g

Rhode Island Commerce announced the launch of the Washington Bridge Small Business Grant Program – a new $2.6 million initiative to support small businesses most impacted by the closure and reconstruction of the northern span of the Washington Bridge. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eyiERV3J

Applications for Rhode Island Commerce's Minority Business Accelerator Direct Grant Program will be open until 9/18! ?? Branchfood recently hosted an Info Session to provide an overview of the application process, answer individuals' questions, and give tips to kickstart your application process. Watch the recording here https://lnkd.in/e76fuu6Y and reach out to [email protected] if you plan to apply! ??? The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is making grants available to minority and women business owners. Don't miss this opportunity to fund your business growth! ??Levels of funding available:?? ?? $5,000 (startup operating at least 6 months) ?? $10,000 (operating with 1-10 employees or subcontractors). ?? $20,000 (operating with 10+ employees or subcontractors). ??Eligibility requirements:?? ?? Must be a minority or woman-owned business in operation at least 6 months, operating in Rhode Island (must be registered with the Secretary of State office if not originally established in Rhode Island). ?? Must have completed at least 15 hours of technical assistance through any of the Minority Business Accelerator funded organizations intermediary or the RI Rebounds Technical Assistance Program?since September 2023. ?? Sole proprietors are eligible if the annual business revenue makes up at least 20% of your total annual income. ?? Should have gross income of less than $2 million and less than 100 employees. May not be owned by a national or regionally owned franchise. #cicprovidence #rhodeisland #madeinRI #madeinrhodeisland #entrepreneurship #mentorship #startups #innovation #startupmentor #foodindustry #mentors #experts #businessdevelopment #businessgrowth #foodinnovation #foodstartups #startupcommunity #businessadvice #businessstrategy #foodmarketing #foodpreneur #foodentrepreneur #webinar #freewebinar #fundraising #financing LinkedIn Tags: Lauren Abda, Karen Macumber, Marcia Hooper, Julianne Stelmaszyk, Olinda Urizar-Mendez, ALM - Government/ Social Justice, Doris Blanchard, Melody Weeks, Hillary Hughes, Charlie Melia, Caroline Humphrey, Stacey Messier; Jesse Rye Delite Primus Rebecca Seggel Lisa Raiola MPH , Luca Carnevale, Mike Mowry, Amy Erickson, Ashley Medeiros, Mollie Frazer Williams, Maey Petrie; Lisa A Ranglin, MS, PMP, CSSGB, Anthony Ranglin; Annette Tonti, Mia Nolan, Cathy Robinson; Deborah Pannullo, ESQ, Maureen McNamara, Constance Ferber, Stefanie Engelhardt

NEW: We're in East Providence today announcing the launch of the new Washington Bridge Small Business Grant Program, in partnership with the Cities of East Providence and Providence. The application portals will open on Tuesday, September 10 at 2 p.m. Grant awards will range from $500 -$2500, based on revenue lost during the period of December 2023 - February 2024. For more information, go to: CommerceRI.com/wbgrants

Learn about Government Contracting by joining us in-person on 10/2 located at Rhode Island Commerce in Providence! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQMprrq9

?? The panel "Impact of BEAD Requirements on State Plans, from Workforce to Deployment" is a must-attend session at the #BroadbandNationExpo in Washington, D.C., from October 9-11, 2024! https://loom.ly/W49uPJ0 Join top industry experts, including: ?? Melissa Newman, Senior Vice President, Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) ?? Marcus Chambers, Broadband Lead, CWA ?? Taylre Beaty, State Broadband Director, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) ?? Alexander Minard, Vice President & Lead Legislative Counsel, NCTA - The Internet & Television Association ?? Brian Thorn, Director of Broadband Strategy, Rhode Island Commerce Corporation ?? Patrick Haggerty, Director, Nebraska Broadband Office Register today using code LABORDAY to save $200 on your pass! Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation in Washington, D.C.!?? ?#BEADProgram #WorkforceDevelopment #BroadbandDeployment #StateBroadbandPlans #DigitalInfrastructure?

??Applications for Rhode Island Commerce's Minority Business Accelerator Direct Grant Program opened today and will be open for just TWO WEEKS (until 9/18)! Don't miss this opportunity to be awarded up to $20,000 to fund your business growth!?? Branchfood is here to answer your questions and guide you through the application process. To get started, sign up for our info session on Monday, September 9th at 3pm EST on Zoom! https://lnkd.in/euxmBBmN The RI Commerce Corporation is making grants available to minority and women business owners. ??Levels of funding available:?? ?? $5,000 (startup operating at least 6 months) ?? $10,000 (operating with 1-10 employees or subcontractors). ?? $20,000 (operating with 10+ employees or subcontractors). ??Eligibility requirements:?? ?? Must be a minority or woman-owned business in operation at least 6 months, operating in Rhode Island (must be registered with the Secretary of State office if not originally established in Rhode Island). ?? Must have completed at least 15 hours of technical assistance through any of the Minority Business Accelerator funded organizations intermediary or the RI Rebounds Technical Assistance Program?since September 2023. ?? Sole proprietors are eligible if the annual business revenue makes up at least 20% of your total annual income. ?? Should have gross income of less than $2 million and less than 100 employees. May not be owned by a national or regionally owned franchise. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/egir48TQ #cicprovidence #rhodeisland #madeinRI #madeinrhodeisland #entrepreneurship #mentorship #startups #innovation #startupmentor #foodindustry #mentors #experts #businessdevelopment #businessgrowth #foodinnovation #foodstartups #startupcommunity #businessadvice #businessstrategy #foodmarketing #foodpreneur #foodentrepreneur #webinar #freewebinar #fundraising #financing Lauren Abda, Karen Macumber, Julianne Stelmaszyk, Olinda Urizar-Mendez, ALM - Government/ Social Justice, Doris Blanchard, Melody Weeks, Hillary Hughes, Charlie Melia, Caroline Humphrey, Stacey Messier; Jesse Rye Delite Primus Rebecca Seggel Lisa Raiola MPH , Luca Carnevale, Mike Mowry, Amy Erickson, Ashley Medeiros, Mollie Frazer Williams, Maey Petrie; Lisa A Ranglin, MS, PMP, CSSGB, Anthony Ranglin; Annette Tonti, Mia Nolan, Cathy Robinson; Deborah Pannullo, ESQ, Maureen McNamara, Constance Ferber, Stefanie Engelhardt