Tag: Stefan Pryor
Connect with Commerce: R.I. seeing strong growth in new businesses
(Editor’s note: This is the second in an occasional series focused on questions from Providence Business News readers for R.I. Secretary of Commerce Stefan...
Stefan Pryor finally confirmed as R.I. Commerce secretary
Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor can finally remove the “interim” from his title following his confirmation vote by the Senate Tuesday.
The 28-7 vote...
R.I. Commerce Corp. awards $250K to Rhode Island League of Cities...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Wednesday unanimously awarded $250,000 to the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns to...
Grant program launched to help R.I. small businesses cut energy costs
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island small businesses now have a new tool to cut energy costs.
On Thursday, R.I. Commerce Corp. and R.I. Secretary of Commerce...
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....
R.I., U.K. highlight expanding blue economy partnership at URI
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Leaders from Rhode Island and the United Kingdom gathered on Feb. 20 at the University of Rhode Island to highlight expanding...
Report: Quonset Business Park generates $7B annually for R.I. economy
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Quonset Business Park generates $7 billion annually in economic activity for Rhode Island, including $2.2 billion in household income, according to a...
For PBN summit panel, government’s role in economy a tricky balance
The role of government and the use of taxpayer money to spur the economy took center stage at Providence Business News’ 2026 Economic Trends...
Travis named CEO, president of Rhode Island Manufacturers Association
PROVIDENCE – Melissa Travis is the new CEO and president of the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association.
RIMA spokesperson Dawn Arpin confirmed with Providence Business News...
Connect with Commerce: Workforce development ‘central pillar’ of state’s economic strategy
(Editor’s note: This is the first in an occasional series focused on questions from Providence Business News readers for R.I. Secretary of Commerce Stefan...
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