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The Providence Business Loan Fund (PBLF) is dedicated to supporting businesses of all sizes in Providence, Rhode Island, by providing flexible financing options aimed at fostering workforce growth and creating better opportunities for residents. Their Microenterprise Loan Program offers low-cost loans to for-profit microenterprises, while the Small Business Loan Program provides secured loans to existing businesses that create or retain jobs for low to moderate-income individuals. With a focus on accessibility to capital, PBLF aims to meet the diverse needs of local businesses through tailored loan programs that incentivize new ventures and offer workforce and technical assistance. The organization is led by experienced professionals committed to enhancing economic development and community relations within the city. Generated from the website

As a quasi-public agency, we are the official full-service, economic development organization for the state of Rhode Island. We offer business assistance, access to funding, and red tape reduction for companies of all sizes to expand in, and relocate to, Rhode Island.