Tag: R.I. Commerce Corp.
Ocean Tech Hub to highlight blue economy’s range in grant applications
PROVIDENCE – As blue economy leaders in Rhode Island and Massachusetts compete for up to $75 million in federal grant funding, members of the...
To aid nonprofits, new United Way of R.I. resource center needs...
Establishing a village to support Rhode Island’s nonprofit industry is going to take, well, a village.
That’s why the United Way of Rhode Island Inc....
Two hubs better than one when looking for job growth
For those wondering where post-pandemic job growth might come from in Rhode Island, there’s encouraging news on two fronts.
On Oct. 23, the state was...
R.I. Commerce awards $225,000 in Innovation Vouchers
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Tuesday awarded three Innovation Vouchers totaling nearly $225,000.
“When we meet businesses where they are...
Proposed S.K. food packaging facility approved for tax credits
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Monday unanimously approved an application from Norpak LLC for the R.I. Qualified Jobs Incentive...
NEMIC launches new programming to support women, minority entrepreneurs
PROVIDENCE – A new initiative out of the New England Medical Innovation Center will focus on elevating women and minority entrepreneurs through a range of material...
262 college grads to get Wavemaker student loan reimbursements
PROVIDENCE – Two hundred and sixty-two college graduates will get student loan reimbursements of up to $6,000 annually under refundable tax credits announced by...
State develops strategic plan for offshore wind jobs, investment
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s administration on Monday released details on the development of Rhode Island’s strategic plan to develop the state’s offshore...
Vertical construction on Pawtucket soccer stadium to start ‘within the month’
A victory for soccer fans and state officials backing the $124 million Pawtucket soccer stadium: Construction has resumed after a months-long timeout, with 23...
New Jersey paper company relocating to R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Norpak LLC, a New Jersey-based food packaging product manufacturer, is relocating its manufacturing facility to South Kingstown.
The company is taking over the...