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East Providence Small Business Incubator Planning Initiative

Planned small business incubator project to support entrepreneurs and small food businesses in East Providence.

About this program

East Providence has studied conversion of the former Oldham Elementary School into a small business incubator with a focus on workforce development, small business incubation, community health, and food-related enterprises.

Eligibility

Prospective East Providence entrepreneurs, small businesses, food businesses, and community partners may benefit when incubator facilities or programs become available.

Requirements

  • Monitor East Providence economic development announcements for incubator availability
  • Provide business concept, facility, training, or technical assistance needs
  • Meet any future tenant, program, lease, or grant-supported participation requirements