We were proud to support the Bristol Landfill Solar project, which celebrated its ribbon-cutting earlier today, with a Brownfield Grant through our Renewable Energy Fund. Consisting of nearly 21,000 individual solar panels located on 90 acres of Bristol's capped landfill, this project has turned an environmental challenge into an opportunity for clean energy production, sustainability, and innovative land use. Learn more in The Providence Journal: https://lnkd.in/gh9QHYmz
Rhode Island Commerce
Government Administration
Providence, RI 9,021 followers
Helping companies land and expand in Rhode Island, we’re the state’s economic development agency.
About us
Rhode Island Commerce is the official economic development organization for the State of Rhode Island. The mission of Rhode Island Commerce is to work with public, private and non-profit partners to create the conditions for businesses in all sectors to thrive and to improve the quality of life for our citizens by promoting the state's long-term economic health and prosperity.
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http://www.commerceri.com
External link for Rhode Island Commerce
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Providence, RI
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1995
- Specialties
- Financing, Business Planning, Site Location, Expansion and Relocation, Government Contracting, International Trade, Innovation, Workforce Development, Renewable Energy, Tourism, and Regulations and Permitting
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Primary
315 Iron Horse Way
Suite 101
Providence, RI 02908, US
Employees at Rhode Island Commerce
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Sec. Tanner visited Washington, D.C. to share how our federally designated Ocean Tech Hub will continue to create jobs and economic opportunity. Ocean technology is expected to grow by nearly $300 billion over the next decade. And with new advances in materials, electronics, and artificial intelligence happening here in Rhode Island, we will continue to contribute to that record growth. Learn more: oceantechnologyhub.com
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ICYMI: Our #ConnectRI proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program has been officially APPROVED. ✅ With $108 million in federal funding on the way, we're one step closer to closing the digital divide, helping ensure that all Rhode Islanders have reliable access to affordable, high-speed internet. https://lnkd.in/dy3Zy68m
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Are you a passionate food entrepreneur looking to fund your business growth? Sign up for our free virtual webinar, Alternative Finance Options for Funding Growth of a Food Business, on August 19th at 3pm EST on ZOOM. Our expert panelists include representatives from several organizations that offer non-dilutive funding options for funding growth, ranging from crowdfunding, to credit cards with favorable terms, to loans repaid with future revenue. Together, we will explore innovative funding alternatives, including those tailored for Rhode Island-based women and minority-owned food companies that are ready to scale. Sign up now to unlock the keys to alternative funding success in the food industry: https://lnkd.in/ew_nYMMN Branchfood is honored to partner with the Rhode Island Minority Business Accelerator, an initiative of the Rhode Island Commerce on this program. We also appreciate the support of our partners including Foster Garvey PC, CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center), and ConnectPay Payroll Services. Jacqueline Halber, Honeycomb Credit, Tor Trivers, Pershing Ventures, Marcia Hooper, Branch Venture Group, Sue Murray, South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp., Lauren Abda, Karen Macumber Julianne Stelmaszyk, Olinda Urizar-Mendez, ALM - Government/ Social Justice, Saron Mechale, Nancy Zhou, Amber Jackson, Bacary Diatta, Kelley McShane, Hillary Hughes, Charlie Melia, Gary Levante, Inna Walker, Lisa Raiola MPH, Luca Carnevale, Hope & Main, Daniela Jensen #cicprovidence #rhodeisland #madeinRI #madeinrhodeisland #entrepreneurship #mentorship #startups #innovation #startupmentor #foodindustry #mentors #experts #businessdevelopment #businessgrowth #foodinnovation #foodstartups #startupcommunity #businessadvice #businessstrategy #foodmarketing #foodpreneur #foodentrepreneur #webinar #freewebinar #fundraising #financing
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Is an employee-owned co-op the best path forward for the future of your business? Join Social Enterprise Greenhouse for an upcoming lunch & learn to explore the potential benefits this model could bring for you, your staff and your legacy. 📅 July 18 @ 12 p.m. 📍 10 Davol Square, Providence https://lnkd.in/eFNBsV4U
Securing Your Local Legacy Through a Worker Owned Cooperative Model
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We're proud to support the 2024 FirstWorks Summer Beats concert series at Roger Williams Park with our #Placemaking Initiative. In the mood for live music? Check out their upcoming programs: 🎵 July 21: La Excelencia 🎵 July 26: Swanky Kitchen Band https://lnkd.in/eFhPjDiJ
FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: La Excelencia
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NEW: We're back at Quonset Development Corporation to celebrate new investments in rail infrastructure that increase capacity and efficiency for QDC's growing transportation network 🛤️ 📸 Sec. Tanner joined Governor Dan McKee & RI’s federal delegation for the official ribbon cutting.
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“Rhode Island is the gold standard when it comes to demonstrating the power of partnership.” With T. F. Green International Airport - PVD set to become its largest U.S. base, it's great to see Breeze Airways™ continue to create jobs and invest in Rhode Island. https://lnkd.in/eZhyDupH
Five Questions With: David Neeleman
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Are you interested in taking the first steps toward preserving your legacy and protecting the jobs you've worked hard to create? Succession Ready is a FREE program for small business owners who may be considering retirement, succession, or selling their business. Interested in learning more? Join a virtual information session on July 16 at 8:30 a.m. https://lnkd.in/eueC5h9c
Succession Ready: Virtual Information Session
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ICYMI: We announced the first in a series of statewide #ConnectRI investments in Rhode Island’s broadband infrastructure. Around 6,700 locations across Jamestown, Newport, and Westerly are set to receive service improvements under a new request for proposals. More in Providence Business News: https://lnkd.in/erX_eRsm
R.I. Commerce issues $25M RFP for broadband upgrades in Jamestown, Newport, Westerly
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