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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 PressRhode Island Announces Record Number of Visitors in 2023
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is pleased to announce the 2023 economic impact of visitors in Rhode Island, based on research conducted by Tourism Economics. 2023 Data: Visitor volumes grew 2.2% to a record 28.4 million people Visitor...
McKee Administration Issues Second RFP for State Broadband Investment of $11M to Improve Service for Locations Across the State
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for broadband service improvements. The nearly $11M in Capital Project Fund (CPF) investments is the second CPF funding round with the purpose to improve broadband...
Rhode Island Commerce, Amazon Host Small Business Summit; Spotlight Growth Opportunities in Digital-First Marketplace
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Commerce and Amazon welcomed small businesses from across the state this morning for a Small Business Summit focused on the economic benefits that come with successfully expanding a business’s digital footprint. Held at Rhode Island...
