The Official Web Site of the town of Tiverton, Rhode Island
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) for Tiverton represents a private/public partnership between elected officials and the business community to foster and promote the orderly economic growth and diversification in the Town of Tiverton. It looks to develop a climate that supports the growth and expansion of local businesses, encourages new businesses, and respects the quality of life important to Tiverton residents.
You may contact the EDC at : edc@tiverton.ri.gov.
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Starting a business - If you are starting a business in Tiverton, the following information may be helpful.
- Tiverton EDC pamphlet
- Secretary of State business portal - http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-portal
- Commerce RI - https://commerceri.com/
- Small Business Association - www.sba.gov
- RI Small Business Association - www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ri/index.html
- Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - https://web.uri.edu/risbdc
- RIBizBuilder - https://www.ribizbuilder.com/
- Center for Women and Business - www.cweonline.org
- SCORE - www.score.org/online workhops.html
- Rhode Island SBA - www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ri/index.html. This site will provide steps and samples of all the steps needed to start a business including writing a business plan,
Business Park
The Tiverton Business Park (TBP) formerly known as the Tiverton Industrial park, at the intersection of Route 24 and Fish Road offers the opportunity to generate jobs and diversify the tax base in town. Development of the Business Park is supported in the recently adopted Tiverton Comprehensive Plan. The Longplex Sports and Family Complex is located here, having opened in late 2019. Another tenant in the park is the gas fired energy plant. Recently, a new self-storage facility has acquired a parcel and is in the design and permitting phase. The Town has received other inquiries from local businesses wishing to relocate to the park and inquiries from businesses in the region expressing a desire to move their operations to Tiverton.
- Industrial Tiverton's Park – MAP
- Tiverton Planning Board
- Commercial Properties For Sale via LoopNet
Secretary of State business portal: - http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-portal
This gateway is designed to help you access the tools that you will need to plan, start, and maintain your business or non-profit. It also provides direct links to organizations listed below.
Connect Greater Newport: - https://www.connectgreaternewport.com/wpordevelopment
Connect Greater Newport is a free service that provides resources, support and guidance to help businesses achieve their goals. Business owners can reach out directly to ashley.medeiros@connectgreaternewport.com / 401-855-2214 to receive help and support.
RIBizBuilder: - https://www.ribizbuilder.com/
RI BizBuilder is designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the landscape of business supports in Rhode Island. It features dozens of Rhode Island-focused organizations offering services to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.
Commerce RI: - https://commerceri.com/
Is a quasi-public agency, that serves as a government and community resource to help businesses expand in and relocate to Rhode Island. Services include commercial real estate and property searches, business financing, renewable energy grants, and science and technology grants, tax credits and other incentives and workforce training.
Rhode Island Small Business Development Center: - https://web.uri.edu/risbdc/
Business plan development, individual counseling on market research, licensing and permitting
Center for Women and Business: - www.cweonline.org
CWE provides opportunities for women entrepreneurs and women in business to increase professional success, personal growth, and financial Independence.
Small Business Association: - www.sba.gov
Rhode Island SBA: - www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ri/index.html
This site will provide steps and samples of all the steps needed to start a business including writing a business plan,
SCORE: - www.score.org/online workhops.html
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Their mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.
Commercial Space for Sale/Lease
Below are links to local real estate agencies that may have commercial properties available. The town of Tiverton is only providing these links as a service, and is not promoting or recommending any specific agengy.