News
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Every Company Counts Launches New Website
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 11:10
Every Company Counts (ECC), the small business initiative of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC), today announced the launch of its redesigned and streamlined website —EveryCompanyCounts.com.
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Renewable Energy Takes Center Stage as Massive Wind Turbine Transported by Barge across Narragansett Bay
Friday, February 6, 2009 - 15:07
Illustrating Quonset’s potential as a Center for the emerging renewable energy industry and Governor Carcieri’s commitment to developing the state as a major hub in the renewable energy field a massive wind turbine was loaded onto a barge for transportation across Narragansett Bay today.
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STAC Releases 2009 Report and Recommendations, Urges Support for RI Research Alliance and Entrepreneurship Center
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 11:17
STAC presented Governor Donald L. Carcieri and the Rhode Island General Assembly with a set of recommendations calling for timely, targeted and transformative investments to support discovery and innovation and its transfer into the marketplace.
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STAC Awards 23 Scientists, 10 Institutions Funding for Collaborative Projects
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 10:33
The Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC) today announced the awardees of the 2009 Collaborative Research Award program. The awards will support seven projects, representing 23 scientists from 10 organizations throughout Rhode Island.
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RIEDC Calls on General Assembly to Approve Small Business Loan Guarantee Authority
Monday, January 26, 2009 - 14:07
RIEDC Interim Executive Director J. Michael Saul called on the Rhode Island legislature January 21 to approve a guarantee authority from the state of Rhode Island to help small businesses access much needed capital.
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URI Opens Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Monday, January 26, 2009 - 04:00
The University of Rhode Island officially opened the doors today to the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences, the largest classroom and research building project in its history, with a grand celebration attended by numerous public officials, industry executives, and hundreds of URI faculty, staff and students.
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RIEDC’s Renewable Energy Fund Awards First Municipal Grant
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 08:20
RIEDC’s Renewable Energy Fund (REF) Awards First Municipal Grant Town of Jamestown receives $30,000 for wind energy feasibility study.
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Rhode Island Receives "International Star Diamond Award" in Tourism
Thursday, January 8, 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
Thursday, January 8, 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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Mike Saul: Rhode Island Continues Foray Into Idea Making
Monday, December 29, 2008 - 11:12
Over the last few decades Rhode Island’s economy has changed in fundamental ways. Like the rest of the nation, the state’s economy has shifted from a reliance on machinery and equipment to “knowledge workers” who generate ideas and information. The state must now compete in an economy where innovation and knowledge are the primary drivers of economic growth.
