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Resourcefulness, commitment, creativity – these are the characteristics that drive Rhode Island’s culture. We work furiously, we love our neighborhoods fiercely, and we don’t believe in giving up. That’s what shapes our culture of designers, innovators, and makers, and that’s how we attract some of the best thinkers in the world.
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At Rhode Island Commerce, our economic development mission is to act as a resource to everyone invested in making Rhode Island a premier place to live and do business. We build relationships with business owners, entrepreneurs, educators, land developers, industry leaders, and government officials. We use strategic planning and proactive insight to prepare our workforce for success, and we offer business assistance, access to funding, and red tape reduction for companies of all sizes.
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View All PressSupplyRI: October Update
SupplyRI continues to provide local suppliers with meaningful economic opportunities, with over $105.8M in contracts awarded during the pandemic. This past month, the Take It Outside Grant Program has awarded $6.4 million total in grants to help Rhode Island...
Governor Raimondo Announces $20M Hotel, Arts, & Tourism Industry Relief Program
Governor Raimondo Announces $20M Hotel, Arts, & Tourism Industry Relief Program $20M grant program will include direct support to tourism and hospitality businesses; fund placemaking and resiliency activities. Contact: Matt Sheaff (401) 490-0688,...
Raimondo Administration Announces Additional Recipients of Take It Outside Grants
Raimondo Administration Announces Additional Recipients of Take It Outside Grants $3.1 million in awards will help increase commerce while fighting COVID-19 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Governor Raimondo and Rhode Island Commerce today announced recipients of the second...
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