Why Rhode Island?

Rhode Island’s ideal location in the Northeast boasts all the benefits of major commercial centers, including easy access to top companies, transportation, and world-class universities, creating an environment where businesses can grow, thrive, and innovate.

Leading Industries

Learn more about the industries making waves and moving our economy forward in the Ocean State. From our world-renowned cuisine to our $5.3B blue economy, Rhode Island may be small, but we boast an outsized economic impact.

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Land & Expand in RI

If you’re looking for a business-friendly state with an extraordinary level of service and creative economic development tools – you’re in good company. See why so many companies call Rhode Island home.

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RI Business Data Hub

Use interactive tools to track trends in entity types registered, explore business longevity, and discover common business activity in Rhode Island. It includes interactive data visualizations that illustrate the business landscape across the state.

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