Providence, RI - City Resources, Biz Networking for Women
Contacts - Movers & Shakers - Networking Contact or join these groups before your stay to mazimize your access to powerful networks.
Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
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Largest Industries
Providence was one of the first cities to industrialize in the United States. The city is still one of the largest centers for jewelry and silverware design and manufacturing. Services, particularly education, health care, and finance, also make up a large portion of the city's economy.
The Port of Providence, the second largest deepwater seaport in New England,handles cargo such as cement, chemicals, heavy machinery, petroleum, and scrap metal.
Business Resources
Elance - Outsourced freelancers for any type of work
Fedex-Kinkos - for any type of doc production, shipping
American Exress - for flight reservations, hotels, automatic flight insurance
Leisure
