About Us

The Providence Economic Development Partnership (PEDP) is the economic development policy making body of the City of Providence. Our philosophy is to grow and nourish our neighborhood based businesses and existing manufacturing through programs, partnerships and technical support. We are a destination for new businesses – large and small – that choose to be part of the innovation that makes Providence the Creative Capital.

James S. Bennett, Director of Economic Development

Director Bennett serves in the Mayor’s cabinet supervising the Providence Economic Development Partnership, and the Department of Planning and Development, Art Culture + Tourism, Inspections & Standards, Workforce Solutions, and Licensing

Board of Directors

Mayor Angel Taveras, Chairman

Joseph Caffey, Vice Chairman

Juana Horton, Secretary

Kas DeCarvalho, Esq., Treasurer

John Baldwin

Daniel Baudouin

Gary Glassman

Alberto Guzman, CPA

Dr. Jason Harry

Constance Howes

Stephen Lane

Janet Raymond

Michael A. Solomon

Jonathan K. Templin

Mark Feinstein

Staff

James S. Bennett BIO
Executive Director

Thomas E. Deller, AICP
Assistant Director