TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Cities no longer compete with one another, they compete with the world.

Understanding how competitive economic development is, we work closely with our federal and state partners to provide a wide range of free, technical tools to attract companies and keep them here.

Learn about the wide range of customized workforce training programs we offer, job recruitment and financed OJT services through Workforce Solutions of Providence/Cranston. 401.861.0800. Get on-the-ground help with writing a business plan, or learning QuickBooks, or getting your business on the Web, with the RI Small Business Development Center at Johnson & Wales University.

If you are a women-or minority-owned business, learn about the many contract opportunities with the City of Providence. Call our W/MBE officer, 401.421.7740 x663 or email him at efigueroa@providenceri.com. We can also guide you to our partners for state contracting at the RI Department of Administration, and the many special classes and workshops at the Center for Women & Enterprise.

For qualification as a HUB Zone certified company, or other federal contracting, contact our U.S. Small Business Administration partners at 401.528.4561 or www.sba.gov.