Tag: R.I. Commerce Corp.
R.I. Commerce approves state incentives for two projects, including Dexter Street...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. authorized incentives on Tuesday that will clear the way for development of two projects intended to attract more...
Take it Outside grant program gets nearly $800K boost
PROVIDENCE – Despite chilly temperatures, some of Rhode Island’s businesses are still looking to bring their business outdoors.
R.I. Commerce on Tuesday afternoon agreed to...
Commerce: $13M in Restore RI small-business grants still available
PROVIDENCE – About one-quarter, or $13 million, in new state grants for small businesses was still up for grabs Tuesday morning, just hours before...
State incentives recommended for 401 Tech Bridge center in Portsmouth
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. this month is expected to consider incentives for the build-out of lab and other facilities for the 401 Tech...
Pot au Feu owner hopes contest essay can be a “lifeline”
PROVIDENCE – Pot au Feu Restaurant owner Bob Burke's heartfelt tribute to his employees for their response to COVID-19 has him in the running...
Everybody’s Business: In a new country, he wasted no time
(Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
KSA summits provide marketing support to R.I. businesses hurt by pandemic
WARWICK – KSA Marketing is hosting a series of virtual summits to provide technical support to hospitality and tourism businesses that have been severely...
Indoor-recreation businesses worried about upcoming ‘pause,’ mandated closures
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s two-week “pause” will go into effect in a week, and schools and businesses will be asked to operate at limited...
New restaurateurs forge ahead amid the crisis
The changing restrictions for restaurants in recent months have been severe. Curbside pick-up only. Outdoor dining only. Capacity limits.
And now the latest: curfews that...
Getting aid a struggle for many sole proprietors
A sole proprietorship seemed like the best option when Katie Murano started her wedding photography business in January.
Having previously owned an event-planning business as...