Tag: Economic Development
Shifting the social determinants of business
The story plays out every day. An industrious woman – an “entrepreneur by necessity”– starts a business because she has no other income potential....
Commerce needs thought leaders now
New leaders will be coming to the state’s primary economic-development arm – and the sooner the better.
R.I. Commerce Corp. has lost two top leaders...
For 50 years, an advocate for downtown success
Unless there was a sporting event or the circus was in town, David Salvatore was probably not venturing into downtown Providence when he was...
Engage with government
Ted Carr | Providence economic development director
As a former business owner now serving as director of economic development for Providence, I know firsthand how...
Providence Business News’ 2025 Economic Trends Summit slated for Jan. 30
PROVIDENCE – Insights on economic development and projected trends for Rhode Island’s economy this year will be discussed during Providence Business News’ 2025 Economic...
Returning lawmakers won’t have federal windfall to lean on
After three years of doling out hundreds of millions in COVID-relief funding, the next General Assembly session will be facing projected budget cuts of...
Siefert makes Quonset a point of emphasis
2024 Business Women Awards
WOMAN TO WATCH | GOVERNMENT: Chelsea Siefert
Quonset Development Corp. chief operating officer
CHELSEA SIEFERT’S RESPONSIBILITIES as Quonset Development Corp.’s chief operating...
Pawtucket’s Policastro has helped build a city on strong relationships
2024 Business Women Awards
INDUSTRY LEADER | GOVERNMENT: Bianca Policastro
City of Pawtucket director of planning and redevelopment; Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency executive director
PAWTUCKET is an...
Providence mayor hires new director of economic development
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Monday announced Edwin “Ted” Carr will serve as the city’s new director of economic development, replacing the...
R.I. Commerce names Bennett new president
PROVIDENCE – The city’s former economic development director will now lead R.I. Commerce Corp.
James S. Bennett, who led Providence’s economic development from 2011 through...
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