What does your business need to be successful?

We Mean Business is your connection to business success in Rhode Island. Get help connecting with the right governmental and non-profit business organizations to start or grow your business; access a network of public and private consultants that can give you advice based on your business needs and learn about financing programs especially for the small business owner.

We Mean Business is a joint venture of Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis' First Stop Business Information Center and Every Company Counts, an initiative of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation. The mission of We Mean Business is to connect Rhode Island business owners with local, state and federal agencies as well as the non-profit resources that impact their business.

This collaboration presents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to discuss issues that impact their business and to get the information they will need to start, grow or improve their business experience in Rhode Island.

As part of We Mean Business Expo 2009 on September 10, 2009 Every Company Counts was proud to present Bill Rancic, one of the world's most extraordinary, respected and in demand entrepreneurs who will deliver a keynote speech at the close of We Mean Business. Bill motivates and inspires entrepreneurs, sales teams, business professionals and students around the world. His speaking engagements have taken him to hundreds of US cities and countries like Malaysia, Ireland, New Zealand and now to Providence, Rhode Island. Bill is a New York Times best-selling author is co-host of the A&E Show: We Mean Business.  To see a podcast of his keynote address, click here.