Tag: Daniela Fairchild
In R.I.’s emerging industries, it’s all about collaboration
On March 11, 2026, PBN brought together business and government leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities surrounding Rhode Island’s sciences industry and ocean economy....
Panelists: Skills gaps, limited worker pool posing challenges in R.I.’s blue...
When the average person hears the phrase, “the Bay Area,” their thoughts typically turn to San Francisco Bay.
Ben Sorkin, CEO of Flux Marine Ltd.,...
State awards $9.7M in blue economy grants
BRISTOL – Gathered at Unity Park on Wednesday morning, state and business leaders recalled a much different picture of the business center.
Outgoing R.I. Commerce...
R.I. Commerce seeking more federal Ocean Tech Hub dollars
PROVIDENCE – Maybe a third time will be the charm for the R.I. Commerce Corp. when it comes to the state's effort to get...
R.I.’s broadband plans move forward despite Cox lawsuit
Rhode Island officials say a Cox Communications lawsuit could threaten a federal $108.7 million allocation to improve high-speed internet access in the state, so...
HUB SNUB: Can R.I.’s effort to build blue economy weather missing...
With a team of researchers spread coast to coast, Nereid Biomaterials had a few options when looking for a place to set up a...
State receives final federal approval for $108M ‘Internet for All’ initiative
PROVIDENCE – Federal and state officials on Wednesday announced that Rhode Island has been given the go-ahead to begin putting to work the $108...
DESIGNxRI’s Design Catalyst Program expands throughout state
PROVIDENCE – DESIGNxRI's Design Catalyst Program has funded the efforts of Providence-based entrepreneurs since its launch in 2016. Now in its eighth year, the...
R.I. Commerce approves extra $45K in communications, hiring consulting
PROVIDENCE – Faced with staffing shortages and a growing set of programs, the state’s economic development arm is spending more money on consultants to...
State of Innovation: R.I.’s ecosystem for entrepreneurs shows resilience
For the developers of Pointz, a navigation app geared toward safer routes for cyclists, Rhode Island offered a wealth of mentoring and networking opportunities,...
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