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Food Manufacturers Resource Fair
Press Release
Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Host Resource Fair for Rhode Island Food Manufacturers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce hosted an online resource fair for Rhode Island food manufacturers. Rhode Island boasts a $12 billion food economy centered around food manufacturers, dining establishments, commercial fishing and aquaculture, and research and development. (READ MORE)
Recorded Webinar
Presentation
PRESENTATION – Food Manufacturers Resource Fair (02.26.2025) 
Resources
Manufacturing Equipment Voucher Grant Program | Rhode Island Commerce
Rhode Island Commerce will launch a new program offering grants to help eligible manufacturers (2023 gross receipts under $5 million and 50 or less employees) defray the cost of purchasing new or used equipment or machinery. The program reimburses up to 50% of a cash purchase or 50% of a downpayment for a financed purchase, with a cap of $25,000.
Applications accepted through March 24.
- RI Department of State – Business Services Division
- RI Department of Health
- Small Business Development Center at URI
- Polaris MEP
Questions?
Christopher Cannata, Vice President, Business Engagement
Christopher.Cannata@commerceri.com
401-278-9117
Food Manufacturers Resource Fair
Press Release
Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Host Resource Fair for Rhode Island Food Manufacturers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce hosted an online resource fair for Rhode Island food manufacturers. Rhode Island boasts a $12 billion food economy centered around food manufacturers, dining establishments, commercial fishing and aquaculture, and research and development. (READ MORE)
Recorded Webinar
Presentation
PRESENTATION – Food Manufacturers Resource Fair (02.26.2025)
Resources
Manufacturing Equipment Voucher Grant Program | Rhode Island Commerce
Rhode Island Commerce will launch a new program offering grants to help eligible manufacturers (2023 gross receipts under $5 million and 50 or less employees) defray the cost of purchasing new or used equipment or machinery. The program reimburses up to 50% of a cash purchase or 50% of a downpayment for a financed purchase, with a cap of $25,000.
Applications accepted through March 24.
- RI Department of State – Business Services Division
- RI Department of Health
- Small Business Development Center at URI
- Polaris MEP
Questions?
Christopher Cannata, Vice President, Business Engagement Christopher.Cannata@commerceri.com 401-278-9117
