Where’s the Talent? Go There.
If you build it, they will come? More like—go where they already are, and then build it. We’re talking, of course, about talent, and the importance of making sure, when locating or expanding a...
View ArticleHow Can You Identify the Real Innovation Hub?
Many cities and states are laying claim to the title Innovation Hub. But is there a way for those considering where to open or relocate a business to tell if a city or state is walking the walk?...
View ArticleCommerce Corporation Chooses R.I. Firms for Ad Campaign
Commerce Corporation Chooses Rhode Island Firms for Advertising Campaign Local agencies Nail and RDW Group to be Principals in Efforts to Market Rhode Island FEBRUARY 27, 2017 — The Rhode Island...
View ArticleQ&A with Commerce: Small Business Assistance Program
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is starting a new series called “Q&A with the Commerce Corporation.” We are hoping to hear from you, the businesses in Rhode Island, to answer questions about...
View ArticleWavemaker Fellowship Open for Applications
Raimondo Announces Wavemaker Fellowship Open for Applications Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation today announced the re-opening of Wavemaker Fellowship Applications, a...
View ArticleQ&A with Commerce: Public Libraries in RI
Welcome to our monthly Q&A Overview. Our goal is to answer questions that you may have about programs, services or resources that exist for your business. We will also address any concerns you may...
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From Worst To First: Inside Rhode Island’s Business Development Toolkit
Note: This article originally appeared on Bisnow on August 10, 2017 Rhode Island’s leaders know their state ranks as one of the least business-friendly in the country, but they...
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Raimondo Administration Announces Second Round of Wavemaker Fellowship to...
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation today announced it has selected the second round of recipients of the Wavemaker Fellowship awards. Following a competitive review...
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Small Business Assistance Program Update
In a Pawtucket gym, instead of stacks of kettlebells and jump ropes, sat a collection of tables and folding chairs. Governor Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor, and more than a dozen small...
View ArticleCommerce and DBR Announce Campaign to Educate Small Businesses About State...
Commerce and DBR Announce Campaign to Educate Small Businesses About State Assistance Ads will highlight the Small Business Hotline Which Connects Callers to Commerce Staff for Support PROVIDENCE, RI —...
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Rhode Island: Where Businesses and People Thrive
Rhode Island: Where Businesses and People Thrive Why more companies and their workers are happy to call Rhode Island home Rhode Island is making a name for itself as a hotbed of innovation—an...
View ArticleA Biotech Hub Grows in Rhode Island
A Biotech Hub Grows in Rhode Island A collaborative ecosystem makes Rhode Island a compelling home to biotech firms Rhode Island boasts a number of characteristics that make it appealing to companies...
View ArticleThe Ocean State’s Enduring Location Ace
The Ocean State’s Enduring Location Ace by MARK AREND Rhode Island can punch above its weight — and win — thanks to business location assets like the Quonset Business Park. It’s not a new location —...
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Senator Reed, Commerce Secretary Pryor Welcome iXblue Defense Systems to...
Senator Reed, Commerce Secretary Pryor Welcome iXblue Defense Systems to Rhode Island PRESS RELEASE A global leader in defense technology, iXblue Defense Systems moving U.S. HQ to Lincoln; bringing...
View ArticleWhy Virgin Pulse Expanded in Providence, RI – Area Development
"We considered a Boston office but ultimately chose Providence because of the access to talent and supportive business climate," said David Osborne, President & COO of Virgin Pulse. The post Why...
View ArticleRubius Therapeutics to build manufacturing facility in R.I. – The Boston Globe
The company that is developing technology intended to turn our own red blood cells into new medicines, expects to create 160 highly skilled new jobs in biotech and manufacturing. The post Rubius...
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RechargeNews: Rhode Island upbeat on US offshore wind despite near-term fog
State’s Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor tells Recharge there are grounds to believe the industry can be successful as stakeholders find common ground September 10, 2019 — Despite the murky...
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Commerce RI to Host ‘Connect and Grow Together’ Event for Small Businesses
October 3 at Innovate Newport event aims to increase business opportunities for R.I.-based Diverse Suppliers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – On Thursday, October 3, SupplyRI will host a day of education and...
View ArticleGovernor Raimondo and URI President Dooley Announce Second Round of Rhode...
PROVIDENCE, RI- Governor Gina Raimondo today joined with University of Rhode Island (URI) President David Dooley to announce the second round of RI Innovation Campus projects that will catalyze...
View ArticleMutual of America Announces Opening of Providence Regional Office
New regional hub with 20 employees opened in late September FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PROVIDENCE, R.I. (October 22, 2019) – Mutual of America Financial Group, a leading financial services company...
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