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Governor Lincoln Chafee and RIEDC Executive Director Keith Stokes Announce Company Relocation

Governor Chafee and RIEDC Executive Director Keith Stokes joined company management and other officials to announce the relocation of Yardney Technical Products from Pawcatuck, Conn. to East Greenwich, RI. The move will bring at least 165 advanced manufacturing jobs to the state.

Governor Lincoln Chafee and RIEDC Executive Director Keith Stokes Announce Company Relocation

Rhode Island Launches Powerful Website Designed to Attract Business, Create Jobs

RIEDC, the Economic Development Foundation of Rhode Island (EDFRI), the Rhode Island State Planning Office and GIS Planning Inc. announced the launch of a website, http://www.RISiteLocator.com that provides free, comprehensive and accurate information to businesses looking to relocate or expand in the Ocean State.

Senate Confirms RIEDC Executive Director Keith Stokes, New RIEDC Board Members

RIEDC announced that Keith W. Stokes was unanimously confirmed as the agency’s executive director by the Senate on February 11. The Senate also confirmed 12 nominees to RIEDC’s Board of Directors.

Governor Carcieri and RIEDC Unveil Statewide Strategic Plan for Office and Industrial Site Development

The “Statewide Strategic Plan for Office and Industrial Site Development” details specific recommendations that will ensure Rhode Island meets its real estate needs.

RIEDC Awards $225,000 Small Business Loan to Nationwide Diesel Technologies, Inc.

Nationwide Diesel Technologies, Inc has been awarded a $225,000 loan by the RIEDC Small Business Loan Fund. The financing will enable NDT to open the Trades Training Center of Rhode Island in Quonset/Davisville.

RIEDC Releases 2009 Economic Growth Plan Review and Report

The RIEDC has completed a comprehensive review of its activities since the initial release of its 2009 Economic Growth Plan. Central to this review are details surrounding the ongoing efforts of the plan and new initiatives to get Rhode Island Working Again.

RIEDC Celebrates REF Grant Recipients

The Renewable Energy Fund recently awarded 17 grants to Rhode Island communities, organizations and businesses that will fund renewable energy development projects or feasibility studies.

Governor, RIDOT, RIEDC, and City of Providence Release I-195 Surplus Land Report

The Office of Governor Carcieri, RIEDC, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, and the City of Providence have released the “Rhode Island Interstate 195 Relocation Surplus Land: Redevelopment and Marketing Analysis.”

Mayor Cicilline Joins State Officials in Announcing Alteris Renewables Offices Locating in Providence

Mayor David Cicilline, along with state economic development officials, announced the opening of the new offices of Alteris Renewables, Inc. - the largest renewable energy systems installer in the Northeast – in Providence.

Apply Now for the 2009 Rhode Island Innovation Awards

The 4th Annual Rhode Island Innovation Awards has expanded to better represent the diversity of creative innovations in different industries. A short application form is due by August 21.

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Comprehensive site location assistance is part of the work the RIEDC performs to support economic development within the state of Rhode Island.

We recently partnered to create http://www.RISiteLocator.com, a website that provides free, comprehensive and accurate information to businesses looking to relocate or expand in the Ocean State.

Using Geographic Information System (GIS) Software, the website provides instant access to in-depth data that previously took weeks to research. Now, customized real estate, demographic and industry breakdowns are available for every city and county in Rhode Island. Also, business prospects can quickly find available industrial, office, and retail properties based on geographical and physical criteria.

The GIS-powered website is built upon Google Maps technology, and offers state-of-the-art site selection mapping capabilities. The new website is also integrated with GIS Planning’s national site selection search engine, http://www.ZoomProspector.com, which allows visitors to conduct national searches of cities and commercial properties that match their unique criteria.

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Governor Lincoln Chafee and RIEDC Executive Director Keith Stokes Announce Company Relocation

Governor Lincoln Chafee and RIEDC Executive Director Keith Stokes Announce Company Relocation

Rhode Island Launches Powerful Website Designed to Attract Business, Create Jobs

Senate Confirms RIEDC Executive Director Keith Stokes, New RIEDC Board Members

Governor Carcieri and RIEDC Unveil Statewide Strategic Plan for Office and Industrial Site Development

RIEDC Awards $225,000 Small Business Loan to Nationwide Diesel Technologies, Inc.

RIEDC Releases 2009 Economic Growth Plan Review and Report

RIEDC Celebrates REF Grant Recipients

Governor, RIDOT, RIEDC, and City of Providence Release I-195 Surplus Land Report

Mayor Cicilline Joins State Officials in Announcing Alteris Renewables Offices Locating in Providence

Apply Now for the 2009 Rhode Island Innovation Awards

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