Tag: R.I. Commerce Corp.
McKee’s pick for R.I. Public Utilities Commission baffles policy experts
Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s nominee to the influential R.I. Public Utilities Commission has a resume featuring top roles at Fortune 100 and Fortune 500...
Panelists: Skills gaps, limited worker pool posing challenges in R.I.’s blue...
When the average person hears the phrase, “the Bay Area,” their thoughts typically turn to San Francisco Bay.
Ben Sorkin, CEO of Flux Marine Ltd.,...
Five Questions With: Al Spagnolo
Al Spagnolo is chairman of architecture firm SGA. Raised in Providence, he founded the firm in 1991 and has been involved in a range...
102 college grads to get Wavemaker student loan reimbursements
PROVIDENCE – One hundred and two college graduates will get student loan reimbursements of up to $6,000 through the state’s Wavemaker Fellowship program, Gov....
Grow the tax base. Don’t squeeze it with millionaires tax
I’m writing this from Matunuck Atelier, restaurateur Perry Raso’s newest venture.
The room is alive, the staff moves with purpose and Guests lean in. Another...
R.I. Life Science Hub chief leaving his position after little more...
PROVIDENCE – Mark A. Turco will step down as CEO and president of the R.I. Life Science Hub on March 11, R.I. Commerce Corp....
Fagan named executive director of Newport Restoration Foundation
NEWPORT – Hilary Fagan, the former president and chief operating officer of R.I. Commerce Corp., has been named executive director of the Newport Restoration Foundation.
Fagan will...
Solar carport projects fueling climate goals
There has been a lot of talk these days about net-zero emissions – removing more greenhouse gases than produced – but Jeffrey Hall says...
DLT urges employers to use Real Jobs RI amid uncertain federal...
Rhode Island has built what Matthew Weldon, director of the R.I. Department of Labor and Training, calls one of the most replicated workforce systems...
Ocean State 2026 lands first private investment for World Cup tourism...
PROVIDENCE – Ocean State 2026 has received its first private investment.
Airbnb announced Wednesday that it has invested $250,000 into the Rhode Island Summer of...


















