We spoke with Beth Kelleher Dwyer, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, about the many things that the department does, and doesn't, regulate.

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We're talking with Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos about SNAP, several bills involving grocery stores and more small business support.

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More about RI Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos::

Web Site: ⁠https://ltgov.ri.gov

SNAP Retailer Survey: http://ltgov.ri.gov/SNAPRetailSurvey

Small Business Advocacy Council: https://ltgov.ri.gov/entrepreneurship-small-business/small-business-advocacy-council

Lt. Governor's Entrepreneurship Challenge: https://ltgov.ri.gov/initiatives/education-initiatives/entrepreneurship-challenge

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We're talking with Nina Pande, Executive Director of Skills for Rhode Island's Future about connecting small businesses with the workforce they need and more support programs.

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RI Small Business Hub: https://www.risbhub.com

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We're talking with Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor about the state of business in Rhode Island and programs to help small businesses.

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Web Site: https://commerceri.com

Small Business Programs: https://commerceri.com/business-assistance/small-business/

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We're talking with Liz Tanner, Executive Director of Ocean State 2026, about the Rhode Island Summer of Soccer.

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Rhode Island Summer of Soccer pre-application: https://www.goprovidence.com/rhode-island-summer-of-soccer/pre-application/

Contact RI Summer of Soccer: [email protected]

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We're talking with Julio & Ivelisse Sabater, RISBC board members and owners of Sabater Lab for Psychological Innovations Inc., committed to offering the highest level of quality psychological care.

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We're talking with Hugo Adames, RISBC board member and owner of The Event Factory Kitchen and Stage, Rhode Island’s award-winning event space, restaurant, and bar.

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We're talking with Doris Blanchard, Director of Outreach and Engagement at Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and Simon Goudiaby, Small Business Liaison/Advisor to RI Governor Dan McKee.

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RI 2030 Plan: https://rhodeisland2030.ri.gov

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We're talking with Kaitlyn Roberts, RISBC board member and owner of Easy Entertaining Inc., the Ocean State's premier, seasonally inspired & sustainable catering collaborative.

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Today we are talking with Dwayne Keys of D Key Solution about Building Your Enterprise.

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