Tag: R.I. Commerce
R.I. Commerce board awards $1.4M to support small businesses, nonprofits
PROVIDENCE – As the economy emerges from the pandemic crisis, the R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Monday approved the awarding of $1.4...
Call to arms for government, businesses
On the occasion of Providence Business News’ 35th anniversary, six business and community leaders joined in a virtual discussion on Rhode Island’s economy –...
Raimondo: ‘It’s getting scary in Rhode Island’; pause on economy extended...
PROVIDENCE – As Rhode Island continues to lead the world in most coronavirus cases per capita, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo on Thursday announced during...
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...
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