Tag: R.I. Commerce
R.I. Commerce announces $1.4M in grants for hospitality, arts, tourism sectors
PROVIDENCE - More than a month after Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced a $20 million COVID-19-related grant program to support the state's hospitality, arts...
R.I. announces new remote work grant program for business owners
PROVIDENCE – As Rhode Island continues to have a second surge in coronavirus cases, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo is encouraging business owners to allow...
Raimondo lowers gathering limit, bans spectators of school sports for now
PROVIDENCE – Due to a new surge of coronavirus cases in Rhode Island, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced Friday a reduction of social gatherings...
State announces $20M for new hotel, tourism and arts relief program
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced Thursday a new $20 million relief program to aid the hotel, arts and tourism industries, now known...
Raimondo warns of rolling back to Phase II; will announce new...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo said Wednesday Rhode Island is heading in the wrong direction for every metric in new coronavirus case trends.
"It is not a...
30% of Restore RI recipients seek additional funding under higher grant...
PROVIDENCE – Roughly 30% of the small businesses that received state grant funds to offset COVID-19 losses have applied for more money under recently...
New grant to aid businesses take work outside in colder months
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced on Wednesday $1 million in grants from the state's stimulus to assist businesses and organizations participating in...
Infosys announces plans to hire 500 more tech employees in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Infosys Ltd. and Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced Thursday that the company plans to hire 500 additional tech workers across Rhode Island...
Commerce eyes fall, winter for R.I. tourism opportunities
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s appeal in the fall and winter, combined with the ample availability of hotel rooms, is an untapped resource, the state’s...

















