Action 10: Reinvigorate RIEDC Programs and Initiatives
Work with the Governor’s Review Panel
Governor Carcieri has appointed a review panel made up of experienced business, labor and legislative leaders to study RIEDC’s programs and initiatives, structure and mission. The panel is charged with recommending changes to RIEDC that put it in a stronger position to create jobs.
The formation of the panel, grave economic circumstances, and RIEDC’s internal realignment of its activities have converged to present a watershed opportunity to strengthen the role of economic development in Rhode Island.
RIEDC is deeply engaged in conversations with the panel about what Rhode Island’s economy, businesses and workers need from us to recover and to flourish. We anticipate that the work of the panel will be to elevate economic development in Rhode Island, and we look forward to incorporating the panel’s recommendations in a bold way into our strategy to get Rhode Island Working Again.