Tag: Liz Tanner
R.I. awarded $4.5M in federal funds to bridge the digital divide
High-speed internet access only matters when you have the devices and knowledge to use it.
Which is why the Biden administration is giving $4.5 million...
R.I. Commerce Corp. lands $1.6M for small businesses
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. has been awarded $1.6 million to support small businesses in the construction, transportation and renewable energy industries through the...
$2.6M Washington Bridge small-business grant program launched
EAST PROVIDENCE – More help is now available for business impacted by the Washington Bridge closure.
Alongside state and local officials, Gov. Daniel J. McKee...
McKee proposes marketing campaign, grants for businesses harmed by bridge closure
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and the R.I. Commerce Corp. on Wednesday announced new support for entities impacted by the partial closure...
Revolution Wind’s creation of 100 new union jobs celebrated at Quonset...
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Revolution Wind is already creating 100 new local union construction jobs as work on the 704-megawatt off-shore wind project off the...
Wavemaker Fellowship program accepting new round of applications
PROVIDENCE – Applications are now being accepted for the state’s Wavemaker Fellowship program, a student loan reimbursement program for graduates in certain fields that...
State program to award $3M to minority- and women-owned businesses
PROVIDENCE – Minority business enterprises can now apply for a portion of around $3 million in state funding for technical assistance, training, physical space...
State seeks vendors to aid small businesses
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. is seeking vendors to kick-start a program offering technical assistance to small businesses trying to rebound from pandemic challenges.
Implemented...
R.I. Commerce approves Network Matching Grants, Innovation Vouchers
PROVIDENCE- The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Monday awarded five Network Matching Grants totaling $393,125 and five Innovation Vouchers totaling less than $250,000.
The approvals came during...
McKee, Tanner must set clear agenda for Commerce
Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s decisive election victory over Republican Ashley Kalus positions him to play a lead role in state economic development for the...