MY
RHODE
ISLAND
Rhode Islanders & their success stories
“Cooley’s success has been driven by the innovativeness and strong work ethic of our employees. We’ve worked extensively with CommerceRI… from trade missions and innovation grants to training and networking events, they have been an effective collaboration partner.”
Dan Dwight
CEO | Cooley Group
“CommerceRI has helped introduce us to partners such as the Center for Women & Enterprise, SCORE, and SBA. We’ve been able to attend courses and gain knowledge to grow the company and help make natural the new normal!”
Rachyl Travis
Founder | Rachyl’s Goat Milk Soap
“Having a program like the Wavemaker Fellowship is a great financial incentive to offset the draw of more money in Boston, especially since I find Rhode Island to be a more enjoyable place to live.”
Mason Bourdeau
Wavemaker Fellow | Brave River Solutions
“Our partnership with Rhode Island marks another important step forward for Infosys in the United States. The state's educational institutions, design-rich environment, and economic development tools positioned Rhode Island competitively for this type of specialized partnership"
Ravi Kumar
President | Infosys
“CommerceRI gave my business a loan to cover the gap before we opened; it was a huge help for us. I love doing business in Rhode Island.”
Jennifer Luxmoore
Owner | Sin Bakery
MY
RHODE
ISLAND
Rhode Islanders & their success stories
“Cooley’s success has been driven by the innovativeness and strong work ethic of our employees. We’ve worked extensively with CommerceRI… from trade missions and innovation grants to training and networking events, they have been an effective collaboration partner.”
Dan Dwight
CEO | Cooley Group
“CommerceRI has helped introduce us to partners such as the Center for Women & Enterprise, SCORE, and SBA. We’ve been able to attend courses and gain knowledge to grow the company and help make natural the new normal!”
Rachyl Travis
Founder | Rachyl’s Goat Milk Soap
“Having a program like the Wavemaker Fellowship is a great financial incentive to offset the draw of more money in Boston, especially since I find Rhode Island to be a more enjoyable place to live.”
Mason Bourdeau
Wavemaker Fellow | Brave River Solutions
“Rhode Island’s public education system was instrumental in my acceptance to Bryant University where I received my business degree. CommerceRI provided me technical and networking opportunities that have led my company to grow and prosper.”
Jhonny Leyva
Owner | Heroica Construction
“CommerceRI gave my business a loan to cover the gap before we opened; it was a huge help for us. I love doing business in Rhode Island.”
Jennifer Luxmoore
Owner | Sin Bakery
THE LIVELY
EXPERIMENT
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.
WE’RE HERE
FOR YOU
At the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (CommerceRI), 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.
Connect with our Business Advisors.
WE LOVE RHODE ISLAND
Head to @tourblackstone for a flight of brews at @ravenousbrewery. It's the perfect way to celebrate the weekend!
The Weekapaug shoreline is a wonder to behold, complete with granite and rock jetties. 🐚 📷: @abbycapalbo
It's hard to pick out the best thing in The Breakers, but we're between the bright pink seating and spectacular Baccarat crystal chandeliers. 📷: @tabi_travels
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a frozen s'mores concoction at @kaffeology! 📷: @emilyhomonoff
