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Governor Chafee Announces $250,000 Grant for 195 Redevelopment Commission

Governor Chafee announced that he is making a $250,000 grant available to the 195 Redevelopment Commission through the RIEDC. The grant will provide necessary operating funds to begin the next stages of its work, including engineering planning and environmental impact analysis.

Governor Chafee Announces $250,000 Grant for 195 Redevelopment Commission

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Hosts Community Business Outreach Forums in Pawtucket, West Warwick and Cranston

In his continuing effort to address the fiscal challenges of Rhode Island’s cities and towns and revitalize Rhode Island’s economy, Governor Chafee hosted three packed community forums this week in Pawtucket, West Warwick and Cranston.

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Hosts Community Business Outreach Forums in Pawtucket, West Warwick, and Cranston

Governor Chafee Announces America’s Cup World Series Host Committee

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced the thirty-eight members of the America’s Cup World Series Host Committee. Brad Read, Executive Director of Sail Newport, will serve as Chairman.

Governor Chafee and RIEDC Board Authorize Establishment of a Private-Public Partnership with Providence Chamber of Commerce

Governor and the RIEDC Board authorized the agency to create a formal private-public partnership with the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce to grow the state’s knowledge economy.

Governor Chafee Signs Executive Order Creating America’s Cup World Series Host Committee

Governor Chafee signed Executive Order 11-11, establishing the America’s Cup World Series Host Committee which will serve as the state’s principal entity for the coordinated effort to successfully host the America’s Cup World Series, which will take place June 23–July 1, 2012 in Newport.

Chafee Administration Delegation to Get First-Hand Look at America’s Cup World Series Event in San Diego

Rhode Island officials will be traveling to San Diego, CA this week to gain a first-hand perspective on what the state will need to do to prepare for hosting the final stop of the new America’s Cup World Series taking place in Newport from June 23 to July 1, 2012.

Senator Dennis Algiere and RIEDC Celebrate the Start of the Westerly-Pawcatuck YMCA Branch Renovation Project

Senator Dennis Algiere, RIEDC, Ocean Community YMCA and key stakeholders joined together to celebrate the start of the Westerly-Pawcatuck YMCA branch renovation project.

RIEDC Announces Armeather Gibbs as Managing Director of Urban Finance and Business Development

As part of an ongoing organizational realignment to better serve businesses, promote job creation and revitalize urban communities, RIEDC announced that Armeather Gibbs has been named as the agency’s Managing Director of Urban Finance and Business Development

RIEDC Board Approves Financing to Help Rhode Island Technology Company Expand and Create 45 New Jobs

The RIEDC Board of Directors approved financing that will help an established, knowledge- and technology-driven small business continue to grow and create high-wage jobs in Rhode Island.

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Governor Chafee Announces $250,000 Grant for 195 Redevelopment Commission

Governor Chafee Announces $250,000 Grant for 195 Redevelopment Commission

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Hosts Community Business Outreach Forums in Pawtucket, West Warwick and Cranston

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Hosts Community Business Outreach Forums in Pawtucket, West Warwick, and Cranston

Governor Chafee Announces America’s Cup World Series Host Committee

Governor Chafee and RIEDC Board Authorize Establishment of a Private-Public Partnership with Providence Chamber of Commerce

Governor Chafee Signs Executive Order Creating America’s Cup World Series Host Committee

Chafee Administration Delegation to Get First-Hand Look at America’s Cup World Series Event in San Diego

Senator Dennis Algiere and RIEDC Celebrate the Start of the Westerly-Pawcatuck YMCA Branch Renovation Project

RIEDC Announces Armeather Gibbs as Managing Director of Urban Finance and Business Development

RIEDC Board Approves Financing to Help Rhode Island Technology Company Expand and Create 45 New Jobs

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