Tag: Stefan Pryor
Ocean Inno Tech Fest 2018 to highlight future of innovation
PAWTUCKET – Ocean Inno Tech Fest 2018 was announced earlier this month at its official launch, a collaborative project between the city of Pawtucket,...
Innovation application period open; program expanded for manufacturers
PROVIDENCE – The application period for the Innovation Voucher program is now open, the R.I. Commerce Corp. announced Thursday.
Commerce also expanded the voucher program....
Raimondo proposes eliminating certain fees and procedures for small businesses
PROVIDENCE – In addition to the previously announced $500,000 proposed increase to small business loans to double the number of small loans in the...
9 major R.I. employers commit to Raimondo’s Supply RI initiative
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced that nine Rhode Island's largest employers have pledged to participate in the Supply RI initiative, which will...
What’s next for blockchain?
What are cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology? How do they affect me, my business and my industry? How about society at large? Should I invest?
These...
Early to step down as president of Commerce RI in January
PROVIDENCE - Darin Early is stepping down as president of the R.I. Commerce Corp., Commerce RI told PBN Monday.
Early will leave the position in...
Citing city talent, culture and with $6.2M in potential incentives, Virgin...
PROVIDENCE – Citing Providence’s access to top universities and its rich cultural heritage, Virgin Pulse announced the relocation of its global headquarters from Framingham,...
R.I. Commerce Corp. says it will not release Amazon application
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has pitched several locations within the state for the North American headquarters for Amazon, but will not publicly identify specific...
Commerce approves new tax incentives, innovation vouchers
PROVIDENCE - Gov. Gina M. Raimondo and the board of directors for the R.I. Commerce Corp. approved Qualified Jobs tax credits as relocation incentives...
Raimondo appoints new Revenue and Business Regulation department heads
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo has named new directors for the Department Business Regulation and the Department of Revenue.
Raimondo and R.I. Commerce Secretary...


















