About Us

Who We Are

Established in 2013, the Rhode Island Business Coalition (RIBC) is a 501(c)(6) coalition of diverse business organizations and industry associations that represents more than 6,280 businesses that employ over 230,000 people within 50 industries in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Business Coalition’s mission is to identify and support state and local public policies that improve Rhode Island’s economic competitiveness and overall business climate.

RIBC acts as a lead organizer on behalf of the members of the Coalition to address specific legislative and administrative positions and does not represent individual members nor will lobby on their behalf. Individual testimony is offered to each Coalition member to decide. The Coalition is the lead group that represents employer interests within the state.

American Petroleum Institute - Northeast Region
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Associated Builders
East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
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North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce
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Rhode Island Beverage Association Logo
RI Builders Association
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RI Hospitality Association
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Northern RI Chamber of Commerce

Executive Committee

President: John Simmons
Chair: Dave Chenevert
Vice Chair: Farouk Rajab
Treasurer: Erin Donovan-Boyle
Secretary: Will Roth

Advisory Board Members

Director, National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB-RI/MA), District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration, Rhode Island District Office (SBA-RI), President, and Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, Committee Chairs, Rhode Island Small Business Economic Summit.