July 16, 2013 (Providence, R.I.) —The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) announced today that Dr. Michael Fine, Director of HEALTH, will lead an official Rhode Island Healthcare and Life Science Trade Mission to Israel on...
Two Rhode Island small businesses recently received approval for $400,000 in financing through the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation's (RIEDC) Small Business Loan Fund.
"Providing companies with access to capital makes doing business easier in Rhode Island and allows small...
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) Board of Directors approved $174,791.97 in funding through the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) to help four Rhode Island companies – East Ave Solar, LLC, of Cranston; Newport Solar of Newport; Real Goods Solar of Providence; and Newport...
This morning, the Rhode Island Congressional delegation, Governor Chafee and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) held a Ports Showcase to promote the capabilities and services available at ProvPort and Quonset's Port of Davisville. U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) Acting...
Four new members joined the Rhode Island Science & Technology Advisory Council (STAC) over the past year. Three of the members were appointed by Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, and one was appointed by Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed.
"We are fortunate to have three accomplished new members...
BBC Travel has recognized Rhode Island's capital city, Providence, as one of the world's top 21 "under-the-radar" destinations, noting its outstanding universities, historic buildings and neighborhoods, renowned restaurants, and diverse cultural offerings such as the RISD museum and WaterFire.
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With the goal to make Rhode Island an international leader in understanding and predicting the response of marine organisms and marine ecosystems to climate variability, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee and the Rhode Island Science & Technology Advisory Council (STAC) today announced the recipients...
Scientists from the University of Rhode Island and GreenFins, LLC, are taking the first steps in developing the techniques to raise tuna from egg to harvest size while creating a new sustainable industry in Rhode Island. The project is the first effort in the United States to breed tuna in a land-...
Marcel A. Valois, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee's nominee to lead the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC), was today unanimously confirmed by the Rhode Island Senate. Valois is a business and community leader with decades of management experience in the private, public, and non-...
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) Board of Directors today approved the RIEDC Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Performance Report, which includes highlights so far from Fiscal Year 2013. The report outlines dozens of programs, partnerships and process improvements at the RIEDC that...
