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Creating a BIG VOICE for
Rhode Island Small Businesses

RISBC 2026 Winter Survey Report

Rhode Island small businesses, based on over 100 responses across 25 municipalities, say they are still performing, but doing so under rising cost pressure.

70%

cite the cost of doing business as their top challenge

41%

rate Rhode Island as a poor place to own a small business

Join Us for an Upcoming Event!

RISBC hosts events throughout the year for members and friends to network, learn, and connect. Check out what's coming up and join us at our next gathering.

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About Our
Organization

Our story began at the start of the pandemic in March 2020 when small businesses needed help more than ever. Originally created to help small businesses get gift cards online, it evolved into a leading advocacy organization for all small businesses of all sizes in RI.

$75M+

Grants advocated for & delivered since 2020

1600+

Members in our RISBC network

80

Broadcasts produced for small businesses

5000+

Volunteer hours by our Board of Directors

Our Job Board

Check out the latest jobs available posted by our RISBC members.

Join Our Coalition

Become a member and create the change we need! Together we can grow each other's businesses and change the small business climate in RI.

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Volunteer

Looking to get more involved? We are a volunteer-based organization and would love to have you be part of it! There are ways to volunteer through committees, representing your industry, and more.

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