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The Rhode Island Small Business Coalition hosts a series focused on small business topics. It features one-on-one interviews with elected officials, government leaders or small business support organizations and is hosted by David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI.Join the Coalition at https://www.risbc.org

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  1. Peter Dorsey, President of The Business Development Company

    We spoke with Peter Dorsey, President of The Business Development Company, about loans available to small businesses outside of traditional banks or the SBA. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  2. Ken Block, Independent Candidate for Governor of Rhode Island

    We spoke with Ken Block, Independent Candidate for Governor of Rhode Island, about his policies and plans for Rhode Island. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook…

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  3. Rhode Island College Professor Dr. Tim Henry and U.S. Representative Jim Langevin on Artificial Intelligence

    We spoke with Rhode Island College Professor Dr. Tim Henry and former United States Representative Jim Langevin on their work in artificial intelligence in Rhode Island and beyond. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  4. Representative Jason Knight, Democratic Candidate for Attorney General of Rhode Island

    We spoke with RI State Representative Jason Knight, Democratic Candidate for Attorney General of Rhode Island, about running for statewide office Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  5. Cindy Coyne, Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island

    We spoke with Cindy Coyne about running for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island as a Democratic candidate in 2026. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  6. Kim Ahern, Democratic Candidate for Attorney General of Rhode Island

    We spoke with Kim Ahern, Democratic Candidate for Attorney General of Rhode Island, about her plan for the AG's office here in RI. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  7. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee

    We spoke with Governor Dan McKee about his six plus years as governor of Rhode Island and his running for reelection in 2026. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  8. Helena Foulkes, Democratic Candidate for Governor of Rhode Island

    We spoke with Helena Foulkes, Democratic Candidate for Governor of Rhode Island, about her vision for Rhode Island. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

  9. Aaron Guckian, Republican Candidate for Governor of Rhode Island

    We spoke with Aaron Guckian, Republican Candidate for Governor of Rhode Island, about his vision for Rhode Island. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:...

  10. Providence City Councilor Sue AnderBois, Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor

    We spoke with Providence City Councilor Sue AnderBois about running for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island as a Democratic candidate in 2026. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  11. Newport City Councilor Xay Khamsyvoravong, Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor

    We spoke with Newport City Councilor Xay Khamsyvoravong about running for Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor as a Democratic candidate in 2026. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  12. Rhode Island State Representative David Morales, Democratic candidate for mayor of Providence

    We spoke with RI State Representative David Morales about running for mayor of Providence as a Democratic candidate in 2026. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  13. Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island Brett Smiley

    We spoke with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley about his current role and running for reelection in 2026. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

  14. Allan Waters, Independent candidate for mayor of Providence, RI

    We spoke with Allan Waters about running for mayor of Providence as an independent. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:...

  15. Greg Stevens, Democratic candidate for governor of Rhode Island

    We spoke with Greg Stevens, owner of Pat's Italian Restaurant, about running for governor of Rhode Island. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:...

  16. Suzy Alba of Play Time RI

    We spoke with Suzy Alba of Play Time RI about her small business and running for RI state representative. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:...

  17. Craig Schuler of AOT Global on the RISBC Spring 2026 Job Fair

    We spoke with Craig Schuler of AOT Global about the upcoming RISBC Spring 2026 Job Fair on April 29th: https://www.risbc.org/statewide-job-fair Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  18. Elaine Pelino, Republican Candidate for Governor of Rhode Island

    We spoke with Elaine Pelino, Republican Candidate for Governor of Rhode Island, about her policies for RI and entrepreneurship. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

  19. Kim Paull of Kim Paull Coaching

    We spoke with Kim Paull, speaker, trainer and guide, about her work as a burnout recovery and resilience coach. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:...

  20. Director of the Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism Joe Wilson, Jr.

    We spoke with the Director of the Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism Joe Wilson, Jr. about a wide range of topics impacting small businesses across the Creative Capital. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  21. Woonsocket, Rhode Island Mayor Christopher Beauchamp

    We spoke with Mayor of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Christopher Beauchamp about the things his office can do to support small businesses in his city and the opening of a Small Business HUB in Woonsocket. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  22. East Providence, Rhode Island Mayor Bob DaSilva

    We spoke with Mayor of East Providence, Rhode Island, Bob DaSilva about what the city is doing to support and foster small business in the city both in good times and during issues like the Washington Bridge. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

  23. Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Director Beth Kelleher Dwyer

    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. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  24. Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos

    We're talking with Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos about SNAP, several bills involving grocery stores and more small business support. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

  25. Nina Pande, Executive Director of Skills for Rhode Island's Future

    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. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  26. Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor

    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. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:...

  27. Liz Tanner, Executive Director of Ocean State 2026, and the Rhode Island Summer of Soccer

    We're talking with Liz Tanner, Executive Director of Ocean State 2026, about the Rhode Island Summer of Soccer. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/⁠⁠ Instagram:...

  28. Julio & Ivelisse Sabater of Sabater Lab for Psychological Innovations Inc.

    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. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠ Facebook:...

  29. Hugo Adames of The Event Factory Kitchen and Stage

    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. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: https://www.risbc.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/ Instagram:...

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

    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. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠⁠ Facebook:...

  31. Kaitlyn Roberts of Easy Entertaining Inc.

    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. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: ⁠https://www.risbc.org/⁠ Facebook:...

  32. Dwayne Keys - Building Your Enterprise

    Today we are talking with Dwayne Keys of D Key Solution about Building Your Enterprise. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: https://www.risbc.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rismallbusiness/ LinkedIn:...

  33. Olivia Byron, Director of Employer Workforce Programs at RI Dept. of Labor & Training and Rory Carmody, Workforce Director at Accesspoint RI

    Today we are talking with Olivia Byron, Director of Employer Workforce Programs at RI Dept. of Labor & Training and Rory Carmody, Workforce Director at Accesspoint RI. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: https://www.risbc.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/...

  34. Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore

    Today we are talking with Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: Web site: https://www.risbc.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RISmallBusiness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rismallbusiness/ LinkedIn:...

  35. Alyssa Alvarado, Exec. Director of the Gov.'s Workforce Board | January 24, 2023

    Today we're pleased to be chatting with Alyssa Alvarado, Executive Director of the State of RI's Governor's Workforce Board. Join the RI Small Business Coalition: https://www.risbc.org/ Facebook Instagram Twitter More about the Governor's Workforce Board: https://gwb.ri.gov/ Twitter Follow Forum...

  36. Chris Cinieri of Polaris MEP | November 29, 2022

    Today on the show we welcome Chris Cinieri of Polaris MEP Consultants, a statewide nonprofit organization providing competitive business improvement programs to grow Rhode Island’s manufacturing industry! Join the RI Small Business Coalition: https://www.risbc.org/ Facebook Instagram Twitter More...

  37. Lisa Raiola of Hope & Main | November 15, 2022

    Today on the show we welcome Lisa Raiola of Hope & Main. They are Rhode Island’s premier culinary incubator and among the top ten in the country. They have launched nearly 300 businesses since 2014. Their mission is to empower an inclusive community of entrepreneurs to jumpstart and cultivate...

  38. Aaron Guckian | November 1, 2022

    Today on the show we’re speaking with Aaron Guckian, Republican candidate for Lieutenant. Governor of Rhode Island! Join the RI Small Business Coalition: https://www.risbc.org/ Facebook Instagram Twitter More about Aaron Guckian: Web site: https://www.guckianforltgov.com Facebook Twitter Follow...

  39. Sabina Matos, Lt. Governor of RI | October 17, 2022

    Today we welcome the Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, Sabina Matos! If you’re a small business looking for help during the energy crisis and are looking for resources, visit: https://riib.org/ To get in contact with the Lt. Governor’s Office: https://ltgov.ri.gov/ Facebook Twitter Join the RI...

  40. Allan Fung | October 4, 2022

    Today on the show we're chatting with Allan Fung, candidate for Congress. Join the Coalition! https://www.risbc.org/

  41. Ashley Kalus | Candidate for Gov. of RI | September 20, 2022

    Today on the show we’re sitting down with Ashley Kalus, Republican Candidate for Governor of Rhode Island. Join the Coalition! https://www.risbc.org/

  42. David Segal | September 6, 2022

    In this episode we're chatting with David Segal, who is running to represent Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District! Join the Coalition! https://www.risbc.org/

  43. Sarah Morgenthau | September 6, 2022

    Today we welcome to the show Sarah Morgenthau, running to represent Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District! Join the Coalition! https://www.risbc.org/

  44. James Diossa | August 23, 2022

    Today on the show we welcome James A. Diossa, former Mayor of Central Falls running for General Treasurer. Join the Coalition! https://www.risbc.org/

  45. Gov. Dan McKee | August 9, 2022

    Today on the show we welcome Governor Dan McKee to discuss his campaign for re-election. Join the Coalition! https://www.risbc.org/

  46. Helena Buonanno Foulkes, Candidate for Governor | July 26, 2022

    Today we welcome to the show Democratic Candidate for Governor of Rhode Island, Helena Buonanno Foulkes! Join the Coalition! https://www.risbc.org/

  47. Joy Fox, Candidate for RI 2nd Congressional District | July 12, 2022

    Today we are sitting down with Joy Fox, candidate for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District. Join the Coalition! https://www.risbc.org/

  48. RI General Treasurer Seth Magaziner | June 28, 2022

    Today we are sitting down with RI General Treasurer Seth Magaziner. Join the Coalition! https://www.risbc.org/

  49. Rep. Karen Alzate | June 14, 2022

    Rep. Karen Alzate | RI Small Business LIVE Forum Join the Coalition! https://www.risbc.org/

  50. Stefan Pryor, Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce | May 31, 2022

    Today we are joined by Secretary Stefan Pryor to talk about small business issues in Rhode Island! Join the Coalition! https://www.risbc.org/

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The Rhode Island Small Business Coalition hosts a series focused on small business topics. It features one-on-one interviews with elected officials, government leaders or small business support organizations and is hosted by David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI.Join the Coalition at https://www.risbc.org

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Rhode Island Small Business Forum have?

Rhode Island Small Business Forum has 50 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 21, 2026.

What is Rhode Island Small Business Forum about?

The Rhode Island Small Business Coalition hosts a series focused on small business topics. It features one-on-one interviews with elected officials, government leaders or small business support organizations and is hosted by David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI.Join the Coalition at https://www.risbc.org

How often does Rhode Island Small Business Forum release new episodes?

Rhode Island Small Business Forum publishes monthly, based on its 50 episodes since January 2022.

Who hosts Rhode Island Small Business Forum?

Rhode Island Small Business Forum is created and hosted by Rhode Island Small Business Coalition.
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