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R.I. sets tourism record with 29.4M visitors, $6B in spending in...

Economic Activity 10/22/2025

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s tourism industry reached record highs in 2024, drawing 29.4 million visitors who spent $6 billion statewide, a 7% jump from...

AI boom, supply chain strain to be discussed at 2025 Global...

Business Services 09/24/2025

SMITHFIELD – Bryant University will be the center of the business world beginning on Thursday when it welcomes diplomats, economists and business representatives for...

‘You Belong Here’ wayfinding trail set to drop anchors in Providence

Economic Activity 08/19/2025

PROVIDENCE – Beginning in September, the Downtown Providence Park Network wants to prove "You Belong Here." The public-private partnership announced Tuesday it is creating a...

THE PROVIDENCE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY voted unanimously on May 16 to authorize the agency to provide "Superman" building owner High Rock Development LLC with a $10 million loan as part of the proposed $223.1 million renovation of the building at 111 Westminster St. into 285 apartments. / PBN FILE PHOTO/ PAMELA BHATIA

Providence Redevelopment Agency approves $10M loan for ‘Superman’ building

Government 05/16/2022

PROVIDENCE – Another $10 million in financing was secured as part of the proposed redevelopment of the former Industrial Trust Co. headquarters, the 26-story...

McKee, R.I. Commerce Corp. providing grants to hard-hit hospitality, tourism and...

Coronavirus 03/02/2022

PROVIDENCE – On the anniversary of his year in office, Gov. Daniel J. McKee and the R.I. Commerce Corp. announced Wednesday an $8 million...

R.I. Commerce Corp. program seeks support groups to aid businesses with...

Business Services 02/24/2022

PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. is seeking proposals for the third installment of the Take It Outside grant program funded this time at $4.5...

McKee announces $12.5M in small-business grants from ARPA funding

Coronavirus 01/31/2022

PROVIDENCE - Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Monday announced the availability of up to $5,000 in individual grants from a new $12.5 million state...

THE R.I. COMMERCE CORP. Board of Directors voted on Friday, Jan. 14, 2021, to start distributing $5,000 grants and provide technical assistance using $32 in federal funds provided to the state through the American Rescue Plan Act. / COURTESY COMMERCE CORP.

R.I. Commerce board approves $5K grants for small businesses

Economic Activity 01/14/2022

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee said $5,000 grants administered through the RI Rebounds Initiative program will go a long way in helping struggling business,...