Tag: R.I. Commerce Corp.
Don’t tax the builders of our economy – support them instead
As Rhode Islanders, we pride ourselves on grit, ingenuity and community – values that built this state and fuel its economy to this day....
Regional tourism leaders hopeful next R.I. marketing chief will build on...
PROVIDENCE – In March 2020, as much of the country’s economic activity was grinding to a halt due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the...
State launches $52M broadband infrastructure project
NEWPORT – The state kicked off its $52 million broadband infrastructure project on Friday that will enhance high-speed internet service for an estimated 16,000...
Connect with Commerce: Investments improving R.I. economy
(Editor’s note: This is the fifth in an occasional series focused on questions from Providence Business News readers for R.I. Commerce Corp. Secretary Elizabeth...
Are you satisfied with the direction of the state’s tourism efforts?
Rhode Island is searching for a new tourism leader after Anika Kimble-Huntley stepped down at the end of April for a job with Las...
Lesson learned in testifying against bottle bill
I’ve run a factory. I’ve weathered tariffs. I’ve navigated a pandemic, served on R.I. Commerce Corp. and watched millions of dollars invested in the...
McKee nominates Bally’s executive for R.I. Commerce board
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Wednesday announced his nomination of Bally’s Corp. executive Tracey Wiley to serve on the R.I. Commerce Corp....
R.I. Commerce Corp. awards $282K in innovation vouchers
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Monday unanimously awarded four innovation vouchers totaling $282,921 to accelerate product innovation and expand high...
$4M series A funding helps Lenoss Medical complete 150th OsteoPearl spinal...
Lenoss Medical just hit a major milestone thanks to $4 million raised in series A funding. In March, the Bristol-based life sciences company marked...
Let’s modernize R.I.’s tax enforcement and lead the nation in fairness
If you ask any business owner what they value most in a state tax system, you’ll likely hear the same words: fair, predictable and...
