Biz Bodega is an initiative of ONE Neighborhood Builders, and managed by Innovation Studio, that supports the development and growth of small business owners and entrepreneurs through a collaborative partnership of resource providers.

The Center for Women & Enterprise is a nationally known nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people start and grow their businesses. CWE works with women (and men) in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, to provide programs and services they need to transform their lives and make a real impact.

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic and social impact in communities nationwide through inclusive entrepreneurship. EforAll’s primary focus is making sure that entrepreneurs have the support and training needed to reach their true potential. EforAll has programs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Business Support and Business Resources for Massachusetts businesses.

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network provides free, confidential, one-to-one business assistance and free or low-cost educational training programs to prospective and existing small businesses throughout the Commonwealth. 

A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship through collaboration and development. They have more than a decade of experience accelerating startups, industry, and innovation ecosystems and work across sectors to drive a stronger future through collaborative innovation.

“Building a Better Business” was developed by NeighborWorks and consists of three 2-hour classes: Starting & Growing your business, Marketing Tools that Work and Working Through Your Concept. Assistance available in building your plan and seeking loan and grant opportunities.

A resource to everyone invested in making Rhode Island a premier place to live and do business. They use strategic planning and proactive insight to prepare our workforce for success, and offer business assistance, access to funding, and red tape reduction for companies of all sizes.

The Department of State Services Division maintains Rhode Island's state business directory, while providing thoughtful guidance and comprehensive services to those looking to start and maintain a business or non-profit in the state of Rhode Island.

RISBDC trains, educates, and supports small businesses with the guidance and tools necessary to reach the next level of growth.

A non-profit providing experienced, unbiased business guidance at no cost to entrepreneurs operating in RI. They believe when an entrepreneur is connected with a team of experienced business people, good things will happen.

Score provides FREE, confidential counseling to small businesses as a volunteer organization of working and retired business owners, professionals, and executives with experience in all aspects of business management.

Score - Rhode Island
Score - Southeastern Mass

Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) provides social entrepreneurs and enterprises with the tools and networks they need to thrive. With locations in Providence, Newport and Pawtucket, SEG has incubator programs that will guide entrepreneurs through the basics to launch a social enterprise.

Urban Ventures works with entrepreneurs to understand their business, guides them through a process of discovery, and helps them turn their idea into a reality.