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View All PressMcKee Administration Announces Launch of Washington Bridge Small Business Grant Program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner, Senate Majority Whip Valarie Lawson, Representative Jennifer Boylan, East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva, and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley today announced eligibility details and...
Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Announce Launch of Minority Business Accelerator Direct Grant Program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the official launch of the $2 million Rhode Island Minority Business Accelerator Direct Grant Program. Created using State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF) and administered by the...
Global Offshore Wind Subsea Cable Manufacturer Nexans Joins Growing Industry Cluster in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, Rhode Island welcomed global wind power subsea cable manufacturer Nexans to the state in an official ribbon cutting ceremony at Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) Providence. “We are pleased to welcome Nexans to the Ocean State.” said Governor...
