Rhode Island Commerce | Business Support & Development

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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.

We’re accessible, committed, and proud to support our community.

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Rhode Island Commerce Awards Three New Innovation Vouchers

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation awarded $225,000 to three businesses through its Innovation Vouchers Program. The Innovation Voucher Program offers eligible, locally based entrepreneurs and small businesses up to $75,000 in grant...

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Rhode 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...

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