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The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is a quasi-public organization funded primarily through an appropriation from the Rhode Island General Assembly.

Independent Audit Reports

FY 2018
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Accountants Report and Financial Statements 

FY 2017
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Performance Audit
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Listing of Revenue Bonds and Notes

FY 2016
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Listing of Revenue Bonds and Notes

FY 2015
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Listing of Revenue Bonds and Notes

FY 2014
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
I-195 Commission

FY 2013
Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation

Commerce Corporation Financial Reports

FY2019 Q1
2018 Annual Report on the Rhode Island Economy 
Q1 Consultant Report

FY2018 Q4
Annual Consultant Report FY 2018
Q4 Consultant Report

FY2018 Q3
Q3 Consultant Report
Q3 Unaudited Financials

FY2018 Q2
Q2 Consultant Report
Q2 Unaudited Financials

FY2018 Q1
Q1 Consultant Report
Q1 Unaudited Financials

FY2017 Q4
Annual Report FY 2017
Annual Consultant Report FY 2017
Consultant Report
Commerce Corporation Incentive Programs Report FY 2017

FY2017 Q3
Consultant Report
Budget to Actual
Statement of Net Position
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position

FY2017 Q2
Consultant Report
Budget to Actual
Statement of Net Position
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position

FY2017 Q1
Consultant Report
Budget to Actual
Statement of Net Position
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position

FY2016 Q4
Annual Consultant Report FY 2016
Commerce Corporation Incentive Programs Report FY 2016
Consultant Report
Annual Report

FY2016 Q3
Consultant Report
Budget vs. Actual

FY2016 Q2
Consultant Report
Budget vs. Actual

FY2016 Q1
Consultant Report
Budget vs. Actual
Statement of Net Position
Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Changes in Net Position

FY2015 Q4
Annual Report FY 2015

FY2015 Q3
Consultant Report
Budget vs. Actual
Statement of Net Position
Changes in Net Position

FY2015 Q2
Consultant Report
Budget vs. Actual
Income Statement
Statement of Net Position

FY2015 Q1
Consultant Report
Budget vs. Actual
Income Statement
Change in Net Assets

FY2014 Q4
Annual Performance Report
Annual Consultant Report FY 2014
Budget vs. Actual
Statement of Net Assets
Change in Net Assets Statement

FY2014 Q3
Consultant Report
Budget vs. Actual
Statement of Net Assets
Change in Net Assets Statement

FY2014 Q2
Consultant Report
Budget vs. Actual
Statement of Net Assets
Change in Net Assets Statement

FY2014 Q1
Consultant Report
Budget vs. Actual
Statement of Net Assets
Change in Net Assets Statement

Bylaws

Commerce Corporation Bylaws

Enabling Legislation

Commerce Corporation Enabling Legislation

The Commerce Corporation is committed to selecting the most qualified vendors for its projects in accordance with state purchasing procedure. Information about open requests for proposals or other opportunities are listed below.

Request for Proposals (RFP)

• Big E Vendor Application
• McCoy RFP
• Website Real Estate Database and Mapping 
• Audit Services 
  • Audit Services Addendum 1

Request for Quotations (RFQ)

There are no open requests at this time.

Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI)

There are no open requests at this time.

Commerce Corporation Meeting Documents

March 26, 2019
February 25, 2019 
January 28, 2019 
December 17, 2018
November 19, 2018
October 1, 2018
October 1, 2018 – Financial Statements 
July 23, 2018
June 28, 2018
May 21, 2018
April 23, 2018
April 10, 2018
April 2, 2018
January 22, 2018
December 18, 2017
November 20, 2017
September 5, 2017
July 24, 2017
June 26, 2017
May 22, 2017

Main Street Improvement Fund Information
Wexford Science + Technology Presentation
Innovation Voucher and Cluster Grant Information

March 27, 2017
February 27, 2017

Marketing Update
Renewable Energy Fund (REF) Update

January 23, 2017

Innovation Voucher Update

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Rhode Island Industrial-Recreational Building Authority Rhode Island Industrial Facilities Corporation Small Business Loan Fund Corporation

• Commerce Corporation Rulemaking Agenda
• Guidance Document Index for Commerce Corporation
• Declaratory Order Indices for Commerce Corporation
• Commerce Corporation Index and Compilation of Final Rules

Rules and Regulations for the Wavemaker Fellowship Program
Rules and Regulations for the First Wave Closing Fund
Rules and Regulations for the Innovation Network Matching Grant Program
Rules and Regulations for the Tax Stabilization Incentive Program
Rules and Regulations for the Innovation Voucher Program
Rules and Regulations for the Industry Cluster Grants Program
Main Street Rhode Island Streetscape Improvement Fund
Rules and Regulations for the Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit Program
Rules and Regulations for the Rhode Island Qualified Jobs Incentive Act of 2015
Rules and Regulations for the Anchor Institution Tax Credit
Rules and Regulations for the Rhode Island Tax Increment Financing Act
Rules and Regulations for the Renewable Energy Development Fund Program
Rules and Regulations for Certification as “Qualified Business Entity” or a “Certified Venture Capital Partnership”
Rules and Regulations for the Expedited Permit Process
Rules of Public Hearings 
Declaratory Order Petitions 
Petition for Promulgation of Rules 

 

I-195 Redevelopment District Quonset Development Corporation Rhode Island Airport Corporation SBLFC East Waterfront Commission

2019
Operating Budget – Board Presentation 

2018
Operating Budget

From 2015 – 2016, the Raimondo Administration commissioned the Brookings Institute’s Metropolitan Policy Program, Battelle Technology Partnership Practice (now TEConomy Partners, LLC) and Monitor Deloitte to conduct a comprehensive competitive analysis of the state’s economy. The conclusions of this study, released in January 2016, helped shape the Commerce Corporation’s strategy to reposition Rhode Island’s economy and guided staff in deploying the state’s new economic development tools. Rhode Island innovates: A competitive strategy for the Ocean State

Purpose Statement Board Members Bylaws Chapter 34 Accountants’ Report and Financial Statements FY 2017 FY 2016 FY 2015 FY2014 FY 2013

Purpose Statement Board Members Bylaws Legislation Chapter 45-37.1 Accountants’ Report and Financial Statements FY 2017 FY 2016 FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2013

Purpose Statement Board Members (2017) Bylaws SBLFC