Tag: Quonset
America250-Enduring Success: Gilbane Inc.
(Editor’s note: This is the 16th installment in a weekly series featuring Rhode Island’s oldest companies as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of...
McKee seeks to eliminate taxes on Social Security, shore up health...
PROVIDENCE – During his fifth “State of the State” address before the General Assembly in the House chamber, Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday...
Good news for Revolution Wind. Bad news for Rhode Island union...
Orimartin Lima’s graduation from a weeklong offshore wind safety training program on Oct. 24 was bittersweet.
The completion of the global certification through the Community...
Harming offshore wind undermines prosperity
Recent actions by President Donald Trump’s administration have introduced significant challenges to the United States’ offshore wind industry, threatening economic growth, job creation and...
Fitch upgrades RIAC bond rating to ‘A-’
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Airport Corp. has scored a financial hat trick this year.
Fitch Ratings on Monday upgraded the quasi-public agency's $57 million of...
Quonset opens fully renovated Pier 2
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Following a six-year renovation process, Quonset's Pier 2 is complete, with enhanced capabilities to service cargo ships and the offshore wind...
‘Seagliders’ developer seeks up to $13M in tax credits for move...
PROVIDENCE – A company with backing from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban that’s behind the development of “seagliders” – a new type of regional...
Fire subsides on huge cargo ship adrift in mid-Atlantic
LISBON, Portugal (AP) – A fire aboard a ship carrying cars in the mid-Atlantic is dying out, a Portuguese navy officer said Tuesday, and...
Electric Boat looks to hire 1,500 in R.I. this year
NORTH KINGSTOWN — General Dynamics Electric Boat is approaching 2022 with an emphasis on recruitment and training, including hiring an estimated 1,500 in Rhode...
Many can take a bow for Quonset’s success
The Quonset Business Park has been the leading engine of Rhode Island’s economic growth and job creation for years and continues to grow and...



















