News
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MarineLink.com covers NOAA Research Vessel at Port of Davisville
Friday, May 17, 2013 - 10:28
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I-195 Redevelopment District Commission welcomes new Executive Director, Jan Brodie
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 10:53
The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission announced that Jan Brodie will head the commission as its new Executive Director. Brodie has over 25 years of development experience, deep knowledge of the Rhode Island market and a track record of success.
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Local firm selected to create statewide plans as part of Sustainable Communities Initiative
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 11:26
Governor Chafee announces the next action step in the development of an integrated plan to mobilize state and community assets for a better Rhode Island.
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Governor Chafee, RIDOT announce transfer of former I-195 land for development
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 10:14
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced the completion of the land transfer process between the State and the I-195 Redevelopment Commission. The transfer will provide $38.4 million to be used to fund the remaining contracts of the Iway (I-195 Relocation) Project and will pave the way for redevelopment of 27 acres of property in the heart of Providence.
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RIEDC Board approves more than $184,000 in Renewable Energy grants to seven companies
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 09:06
Renewable Energy Fund grants will support the renewable energy industry with the installation of solar energy systems that contribute to greener homes and businesses.
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Honda to begin shipping new autos to Port of Davisville in 2014
Friday, April 19, 2013 - 11:49
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, Senator Jack Reed, Representative Jim Langevin, and Representative David Cicilline joined with leaders from North Atlantic Distribution, Inc (NORAD) and the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) to announce a major expansion of business at the Port of Davisville today. The announcement, that Honda will begin shipping autos to the Port of Davisville starting in 2014, is another key sign of growth in the Port’s emergence as one of the largest auto-importers in North America.
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Rhode Island ranked fourth New England state in overall business competitiveness
Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 12:40
Rhode Island ranked 23rd national and fourth in New England for overall business competitiveness in the 2012 Beacon Hill Institute Competitiveness Index.
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Governor Chafee names three nominees for the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation board
Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 12:30
The nominees reflect Governor Chafee’s commitment to having key Rhode Island industries represented on the RIEDC board.
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RIEDC tourism manager honored by NTA as Volunteer of the Year
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 - 15:37
Katrina White was named as Volunteer of the Year by the National Tour Association, leading association for travel professionals, for her outstanding contributions to the travel industry.
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Governor Lincoln D. Chafee nominates Marcel A. Valois to lead the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation
Monday, April 8, 2013 - 12:22
Valois brings a broad range of management experience in the private, public and non-profit sectors to the RIEDC.
