Official State of Rhode Island website

State of Rhode Island Executive Office of Commerce

Land & Expand in Rhode Island

  1. Be Where The Action Is

    RI map and corridor

     

    ➡️ Centrally Located

    Centrally located in a $4.08 trillion economic corridor with easy connectivity to New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. 

    ➡️ Lower Cost of Operations

    Lower cost of business operations and living versus New York City and Boston.

    ➡️ Favorable Business Climate

    Favorable business climate with competitive business tax rates compared to other states in the Northeast Corridor.

  2. Access Top Talent

    RI School Locations Map

    74 colleges and universities within a 60 minute commute of Providence. 

  3. Get Business Assistance & Funding

    ➡️  Investing in Innovators

    • Innovation Voucher
    • Innovation Network Matching Grant
    • Innovate Rhode Island Small Business Grant
    • Invention Incentive Program

    ➡️  Access to Capital

    • Small Business Assistance Program
    • Small Business Loan Fund
    • State Small Business Credit Initiative
    • RI Venture Capital Fund

    ➡️ Incentives for Growth

    • Qualified Jobs Tax Credit
    • Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit
    • Tax Increment Financing

  4. In Good Company

    List of company logos

Contact Rhode Island’s Business Development Team

For more information on grant programs, tax credits, incentives, and other resources available at Rhode Island Commerce, go to CommerceRI.com

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