Recent Media Coverage Strong job growth powers R.I. economy in Q1 Providence Business News — Job growth helped power the state’s economy in the first quarter of 2024, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council and the Center for Global and Regional Economic Studies at Bryant University concluded in a report released on Tuesday. + Read More Cowan: R.I.’s growth potential is rooted in ocean-based technology and manufacturing Boston Globe — Rhode Island stands at a crossroads, poised on the brink of a significant economic opportunity that could transform our state. As technology-based economic development continues to shape regions worldwide, we find ourselves uniquely positioned to accelerate growth, particularly in the realm of ocean-based innovation. + Read More For A Great Food Weekend Visit Providence, America’s Comeback City Forbes — One of the city’s James Beard Best Chef nominees, Andreozzi is chef and co-owner of Pizza Marvin, which opened in early 2021. “There’s just so much energy and so many more great places to eat, there’s never been anything like it here.” + Read More Rhode Island College Launches New Cybersecurity Program Government Technology — Rhode Island College (RIC) this week officially launched an academic program that school leaders and elected officials believe will train students to fill thousands of jobs in the data-protection realm across the Ocean State and beyond. + Read More Tanner: Keeping students in the classroom an investment in RI's future Providence Journal — It fosters a sense of responsibility, discipline, and commitment. These are qualities that are highly valued in the workforce. Employees who are punctual, dependable, and committed to their work are invaluable assets to any organization. + Read More Biden administration designates Rhode Island among new technology hubs around nation Associated Press —The Biden administration on Monday designated 31 technology hubs spread across 32 states and Puerto Rico to help spur innovation and create jobs in the industries that are concentrated in these areas. + Read More US approves major Rhode Island offshore wind farm Reuters -- The U.S. Interior Department on Tuesday approved the construction of a 704 megawatt (MW) wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, the fourth offshore wind project the agency has greenlighted as the Biden administration targets bringing 30 gigawatts of... + Read More Main Streets Across Rhode Island Get $1.4M for Improvements ABC 6 – Gov. Dan McKee said that 10 projects across the state will receive a combined $1.47 million for commercial district improvements (safer sidewalks, new way-finding signage, upgraded building facades, and better street lighting). + Read More