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An Ocean of Opportunity

Rhode Island’s economy runs on small businesses and our capital city, Providence, is a hub of creativity and ingenuity. 

As Secretary of Commerce, with the Governor’s Office, the General Assembly, and many state agencies, we’ve collectively done a lot to make the state a better place to do business and continue to find new ways to do so.

At the Executive Office of Commerce, we're leveraging our resources to cut red tape and make things easier for businesses to start, grow and flourish in Rhode Island.

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Elizabeth M. Tanner, Esq.

Secretary of Commerce

Secretary Tanner Signing a metal building beam

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Rhode Island Commerce Awards Four New Innovation Vouchers

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Continuing the McKee Administration’s efforts to support small businesses at the forefront of the state’s innovation economy, the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation has awarded a total of $266,800 to four businesses through its Innovation Voucher program. ...

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