Defense News
RIEDC's Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Reports Record Year for RI Businesses
June 21, 2010 - 10:07
RIEDC reports that PTAC clients were awarded more than $245 million in government contracts in 2009, a more than 5 percent increase from the previous program year.
RIEDC Board Helps Pave Way for 450 New Jobs at Quonset Point
May 25, 2010 - 14:52
The RIEDC Board of Directors yesterday approved a tax incentive measure, ‘Project Status,’ that will help submarine builder Electric Boat create at least 450 new jobs as part of the company’s $55 million expansion at its Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown.
Senate Confirms RIEDC Executive Director Keith Stokes, New RIEDC Board Members
February 12, 2010 - 14:04
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation announced that Keith W. Stokes was unanimously confirmed as the agency’s executive director by the Senate. The Senate also confirmed Carcieri’s 12 nominees to RIEDC’s Board of Directors.
Rhode Island Innovation Network Holds Kick-Off Event
June 18, 2009 - 13:54
A half-day workshop was the kickoff event for the Rhode Island Innovation Network and Business Development Program.
Live demonstration of defense and homeland security technologies scheduled for June 11 at Naval Station Newport
June 10, 2009 - 10:04
The Undersea Perimeter Security Integrated Defense Environment (UPSIDE) project aims to provide a harbor and port security system for ships at dockside as well as pier side critical energy infrastructure
RIEDC Holds Fourth Annual Defense and Oceans Day
May 26, 2009 - 08:30
Leaders from the Naval War College, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, URI’s Center for Ocean Exploration and Deepwater Wind discuss visions for the future.
Quonset’s Port of Davisville Pursuing Marine Highway Corridor Program
May 6, 2009 - 09:29
The Quonset Development Corporation is moving to have the Port of Davisville included in the federal Marine Highway Corridor Program. The program establishes marine corridors to transport freight and passengers via ship, barge or ferry as an alternative to utilizing congested highway infrastructure.
RI-CIE Launches in Providence as Resource for Entrepreneurs
April 28, 2009 - 09:59
The Rhode Island Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will formally open its headquarters at One Davol Square on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. RI-CIE is a cooperative effort among Providence, the state, Brown University, and business and economic development officials.
RIEDC is now on Twitter
April 15, 2009 - 10:47
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RIEDC Awarded $1.4 million to Expand Narragansett Bay Port Security Network
April 10, 2009 - 09:03
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation has received a $1,402,549 Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to support expansion of the state’s Port Security Communications Network in and around Narragansett Bay.
RIEDC 2009 Economic Growth Plan: Rhode Island, Working Again
March 24, 2009 - 10:28
RIEDC’s 2009 Economic Growth Plan proposes 10 concrete action items to accelerate the pace of job growth in our state.
State, Aquidneck Island Communities to Collaborate on Redevelopment of Former Navy Land for Economic Development Opportunity
March 9, 2009 - 11:14
With the support of Governor Donald L. Carcieri, RIEDC, the towns of Portsmouth and Middletown and the city of Newport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to maximize this important opportunity for economic growth.
NUWC Awards $35M IT Contract to Three Aquidneck Island Companies
November 12, 2008 - 14:16
Rite-Solutions announced that along with its subcontractors Science Applications International Corporation and Systems Resource Management Inc., it has been awarded a contract by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport to provide information technology support services. This contract has a total value of $35 million if all options are exercised.
RIEDC Partners with Alternative Lenders and Growth Capital Experts to Help Rhode Island Businesses Find New Sources of Capital
November 10, 2008 - 12:14
RIEDC will host two financing educational seminars this month targeting the state’s small business community: “Navigating the Credit Crunch: Alternative Lending Sources” on Wednesday, November 19 at noon and “Financing Fast Growth” on Tuesday, November 25 at 10 a.m.
Portsmouth Firm A2B Tracking Solutions Wins GSA Contract Award
October 22, 2008 - 13:44
Portsmouth-based A2B Tracking Solutions Inc. has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contract, in support of the U.S. Air Force, under the Department of Defense’s Unique Identification (UID) program.
OTE ’08: A Success in Providence
October 8, 2008 - 09:15
Ocean Tech Expo 2008 closed Friday, October 3 in Providence, Rhode Island, following two and half days of exhibitions and key industry leaders addressing hundreds of delegates regarding the present course and future need of subsea technologies.
RIEDC, Providence Business News Honor 2008 Innovation Award Winners
September 11, 2008 - 14:55
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) and the Providence Business News (PBN) honored the winners of this year’s 2008 Rhode Island Innovation Awards at a gala event on September 18 at the Kirkbrae Country Club. Launched in 2006, the Innovation Awards celebrate Rhode Island companies, organizations and individuals that have made innovation central to their work.
RIEDC's Saul Kaplan Discusses R.I.'s Economy with WADK's Robert Bailey
August 13, 2008 - 11:14
Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Saul Kaplan talks with WADK's Robert Bailey about Rhode Island's "secret sauce:" its size, on the station's Marketing and Money segment.
RIEDC, Cox Communications, Raytheon, Rite-Solutions and Teknor Apex Launch Summer Teacher Training Initiative
August 12, 2008 - 10:57
In an effort to encourage yearlong teacher professional learning opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) announced the creation of Leadership Initiatives for Teaching and Technology (LIFT2) - Rhode Island, a statewide pilot program that allows teachers to work for a summer at a company where they explore real world industry applications of STEM.
Time is Running Out to Apply for the 2008 Rhode Island Innovation Awards
August 6, 2008 - 13:48
The Innovation Awards, presented by the Providence Business News in partnership with the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation and Tech Collective, and sponsored by Cox Business, are designed to honor Rhode Island-based companies, organizations and individuals that constantly replace existing methods, models and products with better ones.
A short application form is due by August 20. Apply Now!Aspen Aerogels Opens $30-million Facility in East Providence
July 17, 2008 - 14:39
Aspen Aerogels, a manufacturer of energy-efficient, aerogel-based insulation solutions, opened a $30-million, 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in East Providence Monday. The company’s expansion brings dozens of jobs to Rhode Island, with plans to add 60 more over the next three years.
Saul Kaplan: Budget Discipline is Good for R.I. Economy
July 7, 2008 - 13:34
The budget passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Carcieri is good for the state’s economy. Our 2008 Economic Growth Plan made clear that the state has to get control over its spending without raising broad-based taxes. The fiscal 2009 budget does exactly that. Do not underestimate how important this is to improving our business climate and stimulating job creation.
Kelly Space & Technology Opens East Coast Operation in Rhode Island
April 15, 2008 - 08:53
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) today announced that Kelly Space & Technology, Inc., a San Bernardino-based California company focusing on aerospace, energy and homeland security technologies, is establishing an East Coast operation in Rhode Island. As production commences over the next year, Kelly estimates its Rhode Island facility will house approximately 50 employees.
RIEDC Partners in Regional Defense Industry Partnership
April 9, 2008 - 16:14
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) today announced the agency’s participation in the Defense Technology Initiative (DTI), a new six-state network that will work to grow the region’s premier defense technology cluster. DTI’s mission is to create jobs, strengthen the regional workforce and increase the New England-area defense community’s political presence with the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill.
Boston’s Xconomy Commends R.I. Innovation Tax Credit
January 16, 2008 - 16:29
Boston/Cambridge-based “Xconomy” applauded the Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council and the state for utilizing the Innovation Tax Credit, a targeted tax credit of up to $100,000, to stimulate investment in high-wage sectors.
DoD, PTAC and NCMA Conference Matches Small Businesses with Government Agencies and Contractors
June 13, 2007 - 12:04
Dubbed "speed dating" for small businesses, the Department of Defense's Spring 2007 Matchmaking Event, held on Monday, June 11, brought together 63 government agencies and contractors with 577 New England small businesses looking to secure a piece of the billions of dollars the federal government allocates for contracts and subcontracts each year.
URI Awarded Contract to Create First-of-Its-Kind Undersea Technology Center
April 5, 2007 - 03:00
The U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) announced that it has awarded URI with the first Center of Excellence in Undersea Technology in the United States. The Center's mission will be to establish cooperative research, product development, technology transfer, and science and technology training and educational alliances between NUWC and other center partners. "This innovative partnership will enable us to tap the expertise at both NUWC and URI to develop cutting-edge marine and defense technologies," said Governor Carcieri.