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View All PressRhode Island Commerce Announces Selection of GoNetspeed, Verizon for First Round of $25M Broadband Infrastructure Investment
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announces the selection of internet service providers (ISPs) to complete preapproved infrastructure projects that will improve broadband service for an estimated 6,700 locations in Jamestown, Newport, and...
Rhode Island Commerce Approves Incentive Agreements for REGENT Craft to Grow Manufacturing Operations in the State
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Tonight, the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation approved incentive awards to REGENT Craft, Inc. (REGENT) ahead of the development of a new manufacturing facility in North Kingstown’s Quonset Business Park. The incentive...
Statement Regarding Cox Communications Lawsuit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The following is a statement from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (Corporation) regarding the lawsuit filed by Cox Communications (Cox): "Cox’s lawsuit is both misleading and unsupported by facts. The $108.7 million in federal funds allocated...
