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Education Conference to Bring Global Exposure, Economic Boost to the Ocean State
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 14:58
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) today announced that the Rhode Island Tourism Division, Regional Tourism organization and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation will welcome the Educational Travel Community’s Educational Travel Conference (ETC) to Providence from February 3-6 at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
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18 Scientists, Eight Institutions Receive More Than $1 Million for Collaborative Research Projects
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 13:48
The Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC) today announced the awardees of the 2010 Collaborative Research Awards program. The awards will support six projects, representing 18 scientists from eight organizations throughout Rhode Island.
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RIEDC Awards $10,000 Small Business Loan to Spirare Surfboards
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 12:39
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation today announced that its Small Business Loan Fund has awarded start-up company Spirare Surfboards a $10,000 micro-business loan. The loan will help the newly established surfboard company, which produces surfboards with a fine-art design, a high degree of functionality and eco-friendly materials, expand its business.
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Governor Carcieri Appoints Members to RIEDC Board of Directors
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 10:57
Governor Carcieri announced appointments to the RIEDC Board of Directors. The appointments are subject to the review and consent of the Rhode Island State Senate. The board was expanded from nine to thirteen members.
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Office of Energy Resources Offers Renewable Energy Grants to Rhode Islanders through Recovery Act
Monday, January 11, 2010 - 16:39
The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources today announced that the Office is accepting grant applications for non-utility scale renewable energy projects in Rhode Island. The grants, totaling $8,395,000, are funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and are available to Rhode Island residents, businesses, municipalities, non-profit organizations, academic institutions. The grants are designed to help pay for up to 25 percent of the up front costs of renewable energy projects.
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Governor Carcieri Names Keith Stokes Executive Director of Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - 14:03
Governor Donald L. Carcieri today appointed Keith Stokes as Executive Director for the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RI EDC). Under the terms of the agreement, Stokes, 51, will serve in the position for one year, pending advice and consent of the Rhode Island State Senate.
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State of Rhode Island Receives $1.5 Million Stimulus Grant for Broadband Mapping and Data Collection
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 15:47
Governor Donald L. Carcieri and RIEDC today announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has awarded RIEDC $1.5 million for broadband data collection and mapping activities.
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Deepwater Wind and National Grid Sign 20-Year Power-Purchase Agreement for Offshore Wind Energy
Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 17:04
Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that Deepwater Wind and National Grid have signed a 20-year, power-purchase agreement, marking a significant milestone in Rhode Island’s path toward developing the nation’s first offshore wind farm and establishing a green-collar industry. The agreement marks only the nation’s second such power-purchase agreement for renewable, offshore wind energy.
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RIEDC Board of Directors Approve Funding for Three Renewable Energy Projects
Monday, November 30, 2009 - 13:20
On November 23, the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors voted in favor to partially fund three projects put forth by the Renewable Energy Fund (REF). The funding will support the installation of two solar systems and a wind turbine.
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Governor Carcieri and RIEDC Unveil Statewide Strategic Plan for Office and Industrial Site Development
Monday, November 23, 2009 - 17:10
Governor Donald L. Carcieri and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation today announced the release of the “Statewide Strategic Plan for Office and Industrial Site Development.” The plan proposes general site development recommendations as well as more specific recommendations based on geographic area that will position Rhode Island to compete for new economic opportunities.
