by Rhode Island Commerce | Nov 26, 2024 | Press
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...
by Rhode Island Commerce | Nov 19, 2024 | Press
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...
by Rhode Island Commerce | Oct 25, 2024 | Press
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for broadband service improvements. The nearly $11M in Capital Project Fund (CPF) investments is the second CPF funding round with the purpose to improve broadband...
by Rhode Island Commerce | Oct 21, 2024 | Press
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Commerce and Amazon welcomed small businesses from across the state this morning for a Small Business Summit focused on the economic benefits that come with successfully expanding a business’s digital footprint. Held at Rhode Island...
by Rhode Island Commerce | Oct 16, 2024 | Press
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announced a new Request for Proposal (RFP) to support outdoor and public space activities, events, art installations, and capital improvements through the RI Rebounds Placemaking Initiative. Proposals...
by Rhode Island Commerce | Oct 8, 2024 | Press
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Continuing the McKee Administration’s efforts to support small businesses at the forefront of the state’s innovation economy, the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation has awarded a total of $266,800 to four businesses through its Innovation Voucher...