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
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.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rismallbusiness/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rismallbusiness/)
More about The Business Development Company:
Website: https://www.bdcri.com (https://www.bdcri.com)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessDevelopmentCompany/ (https://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessDevelopmentCompany/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-development-company-of-rhode-island/home/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-business-development-company-of-rhode-island/home/)
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7 Oct 2026
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.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rismallbusiness/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rismallbusiness/)
More about Ken Block:
Website: https://www.blockforgovernor.com (https://www.blockforgovernor.com)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenBlockRI (https://www.facebook.com/KenBlockRI)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenblock_ri (https://www.instagram.com/kenblock_ri)
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23 Sept 2026
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.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rismallbusiness/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rismallbusiness/)
More about Dr. Henry, Representative Jim Langevin and Artificial Intelligence in Rhode Island:Rhode Island's AI Hub at the Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College: https://ai.ri.gov (https://ai.ri.gov)
RIC's Artificial Intelligence Degree Program: https://www.ric.edu/academics/undergraduate-degree-programs/artificial-intelligence-bs (https://www.ric.edu/academics/undergraduate-degree-programs/artificial-intelligence-bs)
RIC's Cybersecurity Degree Program: https://www.ric.edu/academics/undergraduate-degree-programs/cybersecurity-bs (https://www.ric.edu/academics/undergraduate-degree-programs/cybersecurity-bs)
Dr. Henry's Website: https://www.timothyhenry.net (https://www.timothyhenry.net)
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Who has been a guest on Rhode Island Small Business Forum
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Jason Knight
Cindy Coyne
Kim Ahern
Dan McKee
Helena Foulkes
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YouTube views
87,957
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
55
Social presence
97
YouTube
76
Engagement
0
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David Dadekian and Jennifer Ortiz host the show. Published by Rhode Island Small Business Coalition.
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