SBA - U.S. Small Business Administration - RI District Office

• Financial assistance for new or existing businesses through guaranteed loans made by area bank and non-bank lenders.
• Free counseling, advice and information on starting, better operating or expanding a small business through (SCORE) Counselors to America’s Small Business.
• Assistance to businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals through the Minority Enterprise Development Program.
• Women’s Business Ownership Representatives are available to advise women business owners.
• Special loan programs are available for businesses involved in international trade.
• If you’re a veteran, you can get business counseling and information about SBA guaranteed loans.