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