About Us
The Providence Economic Development Partnership (PEDP) is the economic development policy making body of the City of Providence. Our philosophy is to grow and nourish our neighborhood based businesses and existing manufacturing through programs, partnerships and technical support. We are a destination for new businesses - large and small - that choose to be part of the innovation that makes Providence the Creative Capital.

James S. Bennett, Director of Economic Development
Director Bennett serves in the Mayor's cabinet supervising the Providence Economic Development Partnership, and the Department of Planning and Development, Art Culture + Tourism, Inspections & Standards, Workforce Solutions, and Licensing

Board of Directors
Mayor Angel Taveras, Chairman

Joseph Caffey, Vice Chairman

Juana Horton, Secretary

Kas DeCarvalho, Esq., Treasurer

Daniel Baudouin

Adrianna Dawson

William L. DiStefano, Jr.

Mark Feinstein

Gary Glassman

Stephen Lane

Gerald L. Massa

Hon. Sabina Mattos

Paul Mithun

Janet Raymond

Clay Rockerfeller

Loan Committee

Manny Barrows, Acting Chairman

Renee Bailey

Frank R. Benell, Jr.

Doris Blanchard

Alberto Guzman

Peter Scotti

Legal Counsel

John J. Garrahy, Esq.

Staff
James S. Bennett
Executive Director

Stuart MacDonald
Assistant Director