About
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation is the full service, official economic development organization for the state of Rhode Island. A quasi-public agency, the Corporation serves as a government and community resource to help streamline the business expansion in, and relocation to, Rhode Island. The agency assists companies with commercial real estate, business financing, workforce training and other relevant issues.
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Mission and Strategy
Rhode Island’s economy has changed. Rhode Island must now compete in a global economy where innovation and knowledge are the primary drivers of economic growth. Our Economic Growth Plan describes our strategy to create jobs and accelerate the state’s economic transformation.
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Public Notices
RIEDC is a quasi-public organization funded primarily through an appropriate from the Rhode Island General Assembly. Inside you will find links to public meetings, accounting documents, job postings at the RIEDC and RFQ/RFP/RFI postings.
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Team
RIEDC’s leadership team includes senior management members of the corporation as well as a board of directors, which meets once a month. Click on our staff directory to find a specific member of the senior staff at RIEDC.
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Rhode Island Economic Policy Council
The Rhode Island Economic Policy Council, a coalition of business and community leadership, serves to advise the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation on economic issues affecting the state of Rhode Island and provide public and private sector support for priority economic development programs.
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2008 Economic Growth Plan
Rhode Island’s economy has changed. Rhode Island must now compete in a global economy where innovation and knowledge are the primary drivers of economic growth. Our Economic Growth Plan describes our strategy to create jobs and accelerate the state’s economic transformation.