McKee Administration Announces New Placemaking Grant Awards to Support Summer...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the recipients of new mini grant awards under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Placemaking Initiative....
View ArticleGovernor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Announce $4 Million in Awards for...
PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the recipients of new grant funding under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Main Street RI Streetscape...
View ArticleMcKee Administration Issues RFP for First State Broadband Investment of $25M...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for broadband service improvements. The nearly $25M investment, the first of three phases, will...
View ArticleOcean Tech Hub Announces $500,000 from the Biden-Harris Administration to...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Ocean Tech Hub was awarded a $500,000 Consortium Accelerator Award from the Biden-Harris Administration through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development...
View ArticleRhode Island Secures Federal Funding to Support Small Business Districts...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announced that it has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to fund Ready...
View ArticleGlobal Offshore Wind Subsea Cable Manufacturer Nexans Joins Growing Industry...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — 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....
View ArticleGovernor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Announce Launch of Minority Business...
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....
View ArticleMcKee Administration Announces Launch of Washington Bridge Small Business...
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...
View ArticleRhode Island Commerce Awards More Than $400K to Small Businesses for Energy...
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 to...
View ArticleApplication Deadline Extended for Washington Bridge Small Business Grant Program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Commerce, in partnership with the Cities of East Providence and Providence, today announced that the deadline to apply for the Washington Bridge Small Business Grant...
View ArticleStatement Regarding Cox Communications Lawsuit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The following is a statement from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (Corporation) regarding the lawsuit filed by Cox Communications (Cox): “Cox’s lawsuit is both misleading and...
View ArticleRhode Island Commerce Approves Incentive Agreements for REGENT Craft to Grow...
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...
View ArticleRhode Island Commerce Announces Selection of GoNetspeed, Verizon for First...
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...
View ArticleRhode Island Commerce Awards Four New Innovation Vouchers
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...
View ArticleRhode Island Commerce Issues RFP for Placemaking Grants
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announced a new Request for Proposal (RFP) to support outdoor and public space activities, events, art installations, and capital...
View ArticleRhode Island Commerce, Amazon Host Small Business Summit; Spotlight Growth...
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...
View ArticleMcKee Administration Issues Second RFP for State Broadband Investment of $11M...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for broadband service improvements. The nearly $11M in Capital Project Fund (CPF) investments is the...
View ArticleRhode Island Announces Record Number of Visitors in 2023
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. 2023 Data:...
View ArticleRhode Island Commerce Awards Three New Innovation Vouchers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation awarded $225,000 to three businesses through its Innovation Vouchers Program. The Innovation Voucher Program offers eligible, locally...
View ArticleRhode Island Commerce Issues RFP to Assist Small Business Districts Most...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified firm to assist in the development of assessments and remediation plans for small...
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