Rhode Island Announces Record Number of Visitors in 2023 Tuesday, November 19, 2024 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is pleased to announce the 2023 economic impact of visitors in Rhode Island, based on research conducted by Tourism Economics. ... Read article
Rhode Island Commerce, Amazon Host Small Business Summit; Spotlight Growth Opportunities in Digital-First Marketplace Monday, October 21, 2024 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Commerce and Amazon welcomed small businesses from across the state this morning for a Small Business Summit focused on the economic benefits that come with successfully expanding a business’s digital footprint. ... Read article
Rhode Island Commerce Awards Four New Innovation Vouchers Tuesday, October 08, 2024 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. ... Read article
Rhode Island Commerce Announces Selection of GoNetspeed, Verizon for First Round of $25M Broadband Infrastructure Investment Friday, October 04, 2024 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announces the selection of internet service providers (ISPs) to complete preapproved infrastructure projects that will improve broadband service for an estimated 6,700 locations in Jamestown, Newport, and Westerly. ... Read article
Rhode Island Commerce Approves Incentive Agreements for REGENT Craft to Grow Manufacturing Operations in the State Monday, September 30, 2024 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Tonight, the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation approved incentive awards to REGENT Craft, Inc. (REGENT) ahead of the development of a new manufacturing facility in North Kingstown’s Quonset Business Park. ... Read article
Application Deadline Extended for Washington Bridge Small Business Grant Program Monday, September 23, 2024 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Eligible small businesses and nonprofits now have until Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to apply. ... Read article
Rhode Island Commerce Awards More Than $400K to Small Businesses for Energy Efficiency Upgrades Monday, September 23, 2024 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announced today that is has awarded more than $400,000 for energy efficiency improvements under the RI Rebounds Energy Efficiency Program ... Read article
McKee Administration Announces Launch of Washington Bridge Small Business Grant Program Monday, September 09, 2024 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner, Senate Majority Whip Valarie Lawson, Representative Jennifer Boylan, East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva, and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley today announced ... Read article
Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Announce Launch of Minority Business Accelerator Direct Grant Program Tuesday, September 03, 2024 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the official launch of the $2 million Rhode Island Minority Business Accelerator Direct Grant Program. ... Read article
Global Offshore Wind Subsea Cable Manufacturer Nexans Joins Growing Industry Cluster in Rhode Island Friday, August 16, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Rhode Island welcomed global wind power subsea cable manufacturer Nexans to the state in an official ribbon cutting ceremony at Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) Providence. ... Read article