News - Tourism
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Senate Confirms RIEDC Executive Director Keith Stokes, New RIEDC Board Members
02/12/2010 - 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.
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Education Conference to Bring Global Exposure, Economic Boost to the Ocean State
02/03/2010 - 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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Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation Releases 2009 Economic Growth Plan Review and Report
10/06/2009 - 14:46
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.
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Apply Now for the 2009 Rhode Island Innovation Awards
07/28/2009 - 15:49
The Rhode Island Innovation Awards are designed to honor Rhode Island-based companies, organizations and individuals that constantly replace existing methods, models and products with better ones. Applications are due August 21!
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RIEDC, Rhody Fresh Announce Repayment of $125,000 SBLFC Loan by Rhode Island Dairy Farms Cooperative
06/15/2009 - 14:55
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation today announced that a $125,000 Small Business Loan Fund Corporation loan was paid off in full by the Rhode Island Dairy Farms Cooperative (Rhody Fresh).
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Governor, State Tourism Officials Celebrate “Tourism Works for Rhode Island,” at 24th Annual Industry Tourism Luncheon
05/14/2009 - 13:02
Governor Donald L. Carcieri, state tourism officials and more than 300 members of the tourism and hospitality industry gathered for the 24th Annual Tourism Unity Luncheon at the Westin Hotel in Providence. The theme of this year’s luncheon, “Tourism Works for Rhode Island,” celebrates the tourism industry’s tremendous economic impact on the state.
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REF, DEM, Senator Reed Celebrate Wind Turbine at Salty Brine Beach
05/05/2009 - 12:32
RIEDC's Renewable Energy Fund joined the Department of Environmental Management and Senator Jack Reed to mark the groundbreaking of a wind turbine project at Salty Brine State Beach in Narragansett. The Renewable Energy Fund, provided a $32,175 grant for funding of the wind turbine.
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Rhode Island Division of Tourism Releases Official 2009 Travel Guide
03/30/2009 - 09:43
The Official 2009 Rhode Island Travel Guide is now available, providing visitors from far and near extensive details about vacation opportunities in the Ocean State. The Travel Guide, which has been updated with new images and event information, provides recommended itineraries and features a comprehensive listing of cultural and recreational activities, events, transportation options and lodging for each region of the state.
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RIEDC 2009 Economic Growth Plan: Rhode Island, Working Again
03/24/2009 - 10:28
RIEDC’s 2009 Economic Growth Plan proposes 10 concrete action items to accelerate the pace of job growth in our state.
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Rhode Island Receives "International Star Diamond Award" in Tourism
01/08/2009 - 14:30
Rhode Island becomes the first state to receive the "International Star Diamond Award" by the American Academy of Hospitality Services for excellence in tourism.
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Rhode Island Tourism Website Named Third Best by Build !nternet
01/08/2009 - 12:45
The Rhode Island state tourism website was recently rated third best in the nation by Build !nternet in its “finest of the bunch” category.
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RI Hospitality Association Recognizes Katrina White as Tourism Employee of the Year
12/22/2008 - 12:40
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association has selected Katrina White as the recipient of the 2008 Tourism Employee of the Year award. White was presented the award recently as part of the 19th annual “Stars of the Industry” meeting at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
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Director of Tourism for State of Rhode Island, David C. DePetrillo, Announces Retirement
09/23/2008 - 11:02
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation announced today that David C. DePetrillo, Director of Tourism for the State of Rhode Island, will retire from his position effective September 30, 2008. Concurrently, Mark Brodeur, Director of Tourism Operations, will be promoted to Director of Tourism for the State of Rhode Island.