Economic Development and Small Business Resources

The Town of Coventry welcomes you to our Economic Development and Small Business Resource pages! 

The Town is looking for eight people who are interested in serving on the Economic Development Commission. 


The Economic Development Commission’s (EDC’s) mission is to promote and encourage the location and development of new businesses, and to encourage the maintenance and expansion of trade and business in the town.


-Do you own a business in town?

-Do you have a background in public relations, finance, real estate, farming, industry, or a skill that would support the EDC’s efforts?

-Are you interested in helping to create events to showcase Coventry businesses?

-Do you have ideas to promote and encourage businesses to locate to Coventry?

-Are you willing to conduct surveys, compile statistics, or help write reports to show the Economic Development Commission’s progress? 

-Are you willing to actively participate in meetings every other month?

 

If you are interested in applying to be a member of the EDC please complete the application form and return it to the Town Clerk’s Office: 

https://coventryri.gov/sites/coventryri.gov/files/attachments/Economic%20Development%20Commission%20New%20form.pdf

 

If you have questions, please contact Asst. Town Manager, Maria Broadbent at mbroadbent@coventryri.gov or 401.615.0777.

 


The Town of Coventry’s Economic Development Commission partnered with CGI Digital (www.cgidigital.com) to produce several town videos that highlight our community, historical, educational, and economic opportunities.

 

Residents like you have volunteered and been appointed to serve on Coventry’s Economic Development Commission to help improve the vitality, opportunities and quality of life for businesses and residents alike.