Building the 21st Century Innovation Economy
Success Stories
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Sometimes, innovation is evident in the simplest form. Take local promotional product company parsonsKellogg. In 2001, fresh off a stint as a sales manager for Nike, Rhode Island native Tom Kellogg started parsonsKellogg with a six-color golf logo machine and one employee - himself. Now, with 22 employees, parsonsKellogg is the one-stop shop for big corporations to buy and design their promotional products.
Jobs We Are Aware Of
The long term plan to reposition Rhode Island's economy remains focused on growth in knowledge-based, innovation economy industries that will provide Rhode Islanders with more high-wage job opportunities. Inside are links to companies that are currently hiring.
Recent News
- Governor Carcieri, RIEDC, Rhode Island Commodores Partner to Bolster Economic Development Effort
- Firm Selected to Conduct Assessment of I-195 Surplus Property
- Rhode Island Research Alliance Grant Program to Invest Additional $1.4 Million in Collaborative Research
- RIEDC Recognized by Northeastern Economic Developer’s Association for Marketing and Promotion Excellence
- URI, RIC awarded $12.5 million federal grant to boost science and math teaching, learning across state
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