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State of Rhode Island Office of the Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos

Small Business Advocacy Council

The Small Business Advocacy Council gives small businesses a voice in government. SBAC is made up of small business owners throughout the state and government officials, including members of Commerce RI. The council is chaired by Lieutenant Sabina Matos.

SBAC Statute

The SBAC addresses a range of issues including:

Problems and needs of small businesses
Role of small business in creating jobs
Status of women and minorities as small business owners
Rules and regulations of state and local government that affect small business
Policies and practices of governmental bodies in dealing with small business
Information on programs that provide assistance to small business
Dialogue between government and small business
Effects of health care costs on small business, government regulation, and taxation

Minutes & Agendas