Tag: Hilary Fagan
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...
Former R.I. Commerce Corp. president, COO Fagan joins CBRE Group
PROVIDENCE – Hilary Fagan, former president and chief operating officer of R.I. Commerce Corp., has joined CBRE Group Inc. as vice president.
In this role,...
121 college grads to get student loan reimbursements under Wavemaker Fellowship
PROVIDENCE – One hundred and twenty-one recent college graduates will receive student loan reimbursements under refundable tax credits announced by R.I. Commerce Corp. and...
New R.I. commerce secretary to be announced June 27
PROVIDENCE – A new state secretary of commerce is expected to be announced by Gov. Daniel J. McKee on June 27, McKee spokesperson Matt...
EYES ON THE PRIZE: 2 key R.I. sectors could get $100M...
Ian Estaphan Owen launched a marine robotics company less than two years ago with the aim of helping combat the effects of climate change.
But...
R.I. Commerce gives Flux Marine $1.9M in tax credits to remain...
PROVIDENCE – Flux Marine Ltd., a company that makes electric outboard boat engines, is staying in the Ocean State after the R.I. Commerce Corp....
R.I. Commerce Corp. taps Fagan as new president
PROVIDENCE – Hilary Fagan will become R.I. Commerce Corp.’s new president next month, replacing Jesse Saglio.
The quasi-public agency announced late Monday that Fagan, R.I....
Building on the promise of biotech
TECHNOLOGY
With help from companies ranging from global corporations to local startups, Rhode Island has had its share of victories in the biotech sector in...
R.I. Commerce creates post dedicated to offshore wind industry
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. is hoping to capitalize on the emerging offshore wind industry with a new position dedicated to luring companies to...
POWERING UP: Offshore wind sector gains momentum despite pandemic
Stark white walls, blank computer screens and empty desk chairs weren’t what the executives at Denmark-based wind-energy firm Orsted had in mind when they...