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View All NewsUS approves major Rhode Island offshore wind farm
Reuters -- The U.S. Interior Department on Tuesday approved the construction of a 704 megawatt (MW) wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, the fourth offshore wind project the agency has greenlighted as the Biden administration targets bringing 30 gigawatts of...
DESIGNxRI’s Design Catalyst Program expands throughout state
PBN -- DESIGNxRI’s Design Catalyst Program has funded the efforts of Providence-based entrepreneurs since its launch in 2016. Now in its eighth year, the program will expand to support innovators from throughout the Ocean State.
Main Streets Across Rhode Island Get $1.4M for Improvements
ABC 6 – Gov. Dan McKee said that 10 projects across the state will receive a combined $1.47 million for commercial district improvements (safer sidewalks, new way-finding signage, upgraded building facades, and better street lighting).
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View All PressRhode Island Launches New “How to Open a Restaurant in RI” Website
McKee Administration Launches “How to Open a Restaurant in RI” Website Business assistance tool provides step-by-step guide for those who want to open a restaurant May 4, 2021 – Governor Dan McKee, in partnership with the RI...
Office of Energy Resources and Rhode Island Commerce Renewable Energy Fund announce Clean Energy Internship Program efforts to enhance diversity in the workforce
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) at RI Commerce are making strides to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion measures in the RI Clean Energy Internship Program. OER and REF have partnered with Browning...
Rhode Island Debuts “All That” Tourism Marketing Campaign
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island Commerce announces the state’s new tourism marketing campaign, “All That.” With the intention of driving occupancy throughout the Ocean State and bringing revenue into communities, the integrated marketing campaign will showcase Rhode...
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