Commerce Articles https://commerceri.com/articles/ Commerce Articles Sat, 08 Nov 2025 02:18:22 +0000 RI Commerce Announces New Cohort of Wavemaker Fellows Including First Addition of Teachers https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-announces-new-cohort-of-wavemaker-fellows-including-first-addition-of-teach/ https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-announces-new-cohort-of-wavemaker-fellows-including-first-addition-of-teach/#comments https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-announces-new-cohort-of-wavemaker-fellows-including-first-addition-of-teach/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner and Rhode Island Commerce announce the addition of 153 new fellows to the Wavemaker Fellowship, a competitive student loan reimbursement program for

]]> Rhode Island Commerce Partners with the History® Channel to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-partners-with-the-history-channel-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary/ https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-partners-with-the-history-channel-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary/#comments https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-partners-with-the-history-channel-to-celebrate-americas-250th-anniversary/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In an exciting collaboration leading up to the 250th anniversary of the United States, Rhode Island Commerce has partnered with The HISTORY® Channel to launch a dynamic

]]> Gov. McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Launch New Application Period for Research & Development Grants https://commerceri.com/articles/post/voucherannouncement/ https://commerceri.com/articles/post/voucherannouncement/#comments https://commerceri.com/articles/post/voucherannouncement/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Commerce is now accepting applications for its Innovation Voucher Program, which offers grants of up to $75,000 to help Rhode Island businesses collaborate with a local

]]> Rhode Island Commerce Awards Three New Innovation Vouchers https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-awards-three-new-innovation-vouchers/ https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-awards-three-new-innovation-vouchers/#comments https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-awards-three-new-innovation-vouchers/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0500 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

]]> Rhode Island Announces Record Number of Visitors in 2023 https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-announces-record-number-of-visitors-in-2023/ https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-announces-record-number-of-visitors-in-2023/#comments https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-announces-record-number-of-visitors-in-2023/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0500 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:

    ]]>     Rhode Island Commerce, Amazon Host Small Business Summit https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-amazon-host-small-business-summit/ https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-amazon-host-small-business-summit/#comments https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-amazon-host-small-business-summit/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 Spotlight Growth Opportunities in Digital-First Marketplace

    PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Commerce and Amazon welcomed small businesses from across the state this morning for a Small Business Summit

    ]]>     Rhode Island Commerce Awards Four New Innovation Vouchers https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-awards-four-new-innovation-vouchers/ https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-awards-four-new-innovation-vouchers/#comments https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-awards-four-new-innovation-vouchers/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 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

    ]]>     RI Commerce Announces Selection of GoNetspeed, Verizon for First Round of $25M Broadband Investment https://commerceri.com/articles/post/ri-commerce-announces-selection-of-gonetspeed-verizon-for-first-round-of-25m-broadband-investment/ https://commerceri.com/articles/post/ri-commerce-announces-selection-of-gonetspeed-verizon-for-first-round-of-25m-broadband-investment/#comments https://commerceri.com/articles/post/ri-commerce-announces-selection-of-gonetspeed-verizon-for-first-round-of-25m-broadband-investment/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400 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

    ]]>     Rhode Island Commerce Approves Incentive Agreements for REGENT Craft to Grow Manufacturing Operation https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-approves-incentive-agreements-for-regent-craft-to-grow-manufacturing-operation/ https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-approves-incentive-agreements-for-regent-craft-to-grow-manufacturing-operation/#comments https://commerceri.com/articles/post/rhode-island-commerce-approves-incentive-agreements-for-regent-craft-to-grow-manufacturing-operation/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0400 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

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