NORTH KINGSTOWN – State leaders on Monday joined Quonset Development Corp. to celebrate Quonset Business Park employing more than 13,000 workers.
“Quonset is one of our state’s signature hubs of economic activity, and a perfect example of the economic momentum we’re seeing all across Rhode Island,” said Gov. Daniel J. McKee. “Thanks to the investments we’ve made, Quonset continues to be a jobs engine. Today’s announcement marking the milestone of 13,000 jobs reinforces Quonset’s status as a destination for growing companies with good-paying jobs and careers.”
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Navy veteran Maddie Macfarlane, of Providence, who was recently hired by REGENT Craft, a Quonset-based business building high-tech seagliders, was recognized as Quonset Business Park’s 13,000th employee. Macfarlane attended the U.S. Naval Academy and received her commission as an officer in the U.S. Navy in 2014. She went on to serve as a Surface Warfare Officer on USS Shoup and USS Portland. In her current role she serves as REGENT’s executive assistant to the Engineering Organization.
“The Quonset Business Park is one of the most vibrant economic jewels in our state,” said House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi. “Celebrating the 13,000th job is yet another example of the momentum we continue to experience under the leadership of Steve King and the board of the Quonset Development Corp.”
The business park has 228 companies that employ a total of 13,300 workers across every sector of the economy, according to the news release. The park is also home to the Port of Davisville, one of the top 10 auto importers in North America. Quonset generates $4.27 billion in economic output for the state annually, including $1.28 billion in household income and $128.8 million in tax revenue.
“It took years of hard work, perseverance and wise investment at the state and federal level to transform Quonset into an engine of economic growth. Today, the economic impact and community benefit of Quonset is undeniable. And we must continue working to sustain this growth, attract new jobs and investment, and help ensure Quonset is well-positioned to compete, both now and in the future,” said Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I.
