Tag: Ocean State 2026
The tourism sector sees new faces, but new challenges, too
Rhode Island’s tourism and hospitality sector has seen some new additions since 2021.
Those searching for recreation and leisure now have the options of TopGolf,...
Coastal1 Credit Union donates 1,000 soccer balls to youth leagues statewide
PAWTUCKET – Coastal1 Credit Union donated 1,000 soccer balls to youth soccer leagues across Rhode Island in a statewide effort aimed at expanding access...
State officials: R.I. will be prepared for 2026 FIFA World...
PROVIDENCE – State and local officials on Tuesday vowed that a comprehensive public safety and logistical plan will be in place when the 2026...
Rhode Island Sports Commission announces $40K in grants for youth soccer...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Sports Commission has collectively awarded $40,000 in grants to eight youth soccer organizations across the state to support events...
Ghana chooses Bryant University for its base camp during FIFA World...
SMITHFIELD – The Ghana Football Association has chosen Bryant University as its team base camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ghana will utilize Bryant’s...
R.I. Commerce Corp. awards $250K in grants for World Cup planning
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Friday unanimously awarded $250,000 in grants to three organizations to help prepare the state...
Ocean State 2026 still seeks funding for World Cup grant program
PROVIDENCE – With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than six months away, the nonprofit Ocean State 2026 is still working to secure funding...
Who will pay for Ocean State 2026 World Cup tourism efforts?
PROVIDENCE – Ocean State 2026 Chairman and R.I. General Treasurer James A. Diossa has said that Rhode Island will need approximately $4 million to...
Are you confident in R.I.’s plan to capitalize on tourism from...
Ocean State 2026 Chairman and R.I. General Treasurer James A. Diossa says Rhode Island will need roughly $4 million to $5 million to fully...
Who will pay for World Cup tourism effort?
With seven FIFA World Cup matches coming to Gillette Stadium next summer in nearby Foxborough, Mass., Rhode Island is eyeing an estimated tourism windfall...
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