About Us

Who We Are

Established in 2013, the Rhode Island Business Coalition Industry Alliance (RIBCIA) is a 501c6 coalition of diverse business organizations and industry associations that represents 6,280+ businesses that employ 230,000 people within 50 industries in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Business Coalition Industry Alliance’s mission is to identify and support state public policies that improves Rhode Island’s economic competitiveness and overall business climate. RIBCA 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 to sign on or not.

American Council of Engineering
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Associated Builders
East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
Energy Marketers Association
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
International Council of Shopping Centers
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North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce
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Northern RI Chamber of Commerce
Rhode Island Beverage Association Logo
RI Builders Association
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RI Hospitality Association
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Executive Committee

President: John Simmons
Chair:  Dave Chenevert
Vice Chair: Melissa Travis
Treasurer: Kristin Urbach
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.