What services are available to assist entrepreneurs through the application process for a business loan?
The Rhode Island SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit association comprised of over 30 volunteer business counselors. SCORE members are trained to serve as counselors, advisors, and mentors to entrepreneurs and business owners. These services are offered at no fee, as a community service. The Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) receives funding from the SBA, state, and private sources to provide economic development assistance to existing businesses in Rhode Island through no-cost consulting and low-cost educational services. SBDC satellite offices are conveniently located around the state to serve the entire small business community. The Center for Women & Enterprise receives funding from the SBA, state, and private sources to provide economic development assistance through counseling and training to women entrepreneurs.
