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SEACORP awarded $1M in state job tax credits

MIDDLETOWN – Defense contractor SEACORP LLC is planning to create at least 53 jobs in Rhode Island with a median salary of $100,000 per...

Rhode Island to host U.S. debut of ‘Ocean Business’ in 2027

NEWPORT – The first North American-based Ocean Business event will be held in Newport next September, projected to bring more than 1,500 ocean technology...
LOOKING UP: The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Aug. 24 unanimously approved up to $9.5 million in state support to help jump-start the stalled redevelopment of Providence’s “Superman” building, 
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Do you support the decision to approve up to $9.5M in...

R.I. Commerce Corp.’s board of directors on Aug. 24 approved up to $9.5 million in new state support for the redevelopment of Providence’s "Superman"...
CAMPAIGN PERFORMANCE: Gov. Daniel J. McKee, left, and Helena Bounanno Foulkes face off at a WPRI-TV CBS 12 debate at Rhode Island College on Aug. 18. 
COURTESY WPRI-TV CBS 12/COREY WELCH

McKee says he’s laid groundwork and is ready to build on...

Gov. Daniel J. McKee is betting that his record in office – and his experience as governor – will be enough to carry him...
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Foulkes: R.I. needs new leader to make an abrupt course correction

Helena Buonanno Foulkes says she’s used the last four years wisely. Foulkes came within 3,500 votes of unseating incumbent Gov. Daniel J. McKee in the...
LOOKING UP: The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Aug. 24 unanimously approved up to $9.5 million in state support to help jump-start the stalled redevelopment of Providence’s “Superman” building, 
PBN FILE PHOTO/CHRIS BERGENHEIM

State protects well-timed ‘Superman’ investment

There are signs of life for the long-stalled redevelopment of Providence’s iconic “Superman” building. And give state economic-development leaders kudos for stimulating it. The R.I....
CAMPAIGN PERFORMANCE: Gov. Daniel J. McKee, left, and Helena Bounanno Foulkes face off at a WPRI-TV CBS 12 debate at Rhode Island College on Aug. 18. 
COURTESY WPRI-TV CBS 12/COREY WELCH

McKee says he’s laid groundwork and is ready to build on...

"Customer Service" <customerservice@newskeepsake.com>is betting that his record in office – and his experience as governor – will be enough to carry him to victory...

Organogenesis Holdings losing money after receiving R.I. tax credits

PROVIDENCE – Organogenesis Holdings Inc., which received tax incentives in 2024 to move into the former Rubius Therapeutics facility in Smithfield, is losing money.  The Canton-Mass. based company on Aug. 6 reported...

Commerce board approves up to $9.5M in state support for ‘Superman’...

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Monday unanimously approved a new state financing package for the long-delayed redevelopment of the...
TROLL ­SIGHTING: ­
Louise Bishop, South County Tourism Council CEO and president, visits one of the two trolls living in the woods of Ninigret Park in Charlestown. Bishop says the trolls, made of recycled materials, have drawn 100,000 visitors this year alone. Three more trolls have been installed recently in Rhode Island. 
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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,...
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