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Governor Chafee, Broadband RI Announce Winner of Design Challenge to “Connect the Disconnected”

Broadband RI, Brown University and RISD team up to identify innovative ideas to improve access to online information as part of 2012 A Better World by Design Challenge

Governor Chafee, Broadband RI Announce Winner of Design Challenge to “Connect the Disconnected”

Broadband RI, Brown University and RISD team up to identify innovative ideas to improve access to online information as part of 2012 A Better World by Design Challenge

Governor Chafee Announces Funding for Projects Related to the Impact of Climate Change on Marine Life

Approximately $800,000 in funding is available through the STAC Collaborative Research Grant program to support multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary projects that focus on building research capacity and infrastructure to advance competitiveness.

RIEDC Board Approves Financing to Help RI Clean Technology Company Expand and Create New Jobs

eNow, Inc. receives $1 million loan guarantee under the state’s Job Creation Guaranty Program to support expansion and high-wage job growth in Rhode Island.

Governor Chafee, RIEDC Board Support Infrastructure Development and Growth for the I-195 Commission and Quonset/Davisville

Governor Chafee and the Board of Directors approved up to $42 million in a bond for the purchase and development of the I-195 surplus land to act as a catalyst for knowledge-based industries and jobs.

Rhode Island Showcases Economic Assets to Visiting Group of National Site Location Consultants

Governor Chafee and the RIEDC concluded a two-day, state-wide familiarization tour this week for key site location consultants from across the country.

Governor Chafee, State Leadership Welcome America’s Cup World Series Teams to Rhode Island during Official Celebration Ceremony

Governor Chafee and State leadership joined at Fort Adams State Park to welcome eight crews racing that will be competing off Newport.

Rhode Island Eateries Showcased at America’s Cup World Series Newport

Known for having some of the best cuisine in America, a variety of the most popular RI food brands will be serving up their offerings to Rhode Islanders and visitors from around the world at Fort Adams State Park in Newport during the America’s Cup World Series event from June 23 –July 1, 2012.

Large Manufacturing Company Breaks Ground on New 300,000 sf Facility

Daniele Foods, a Rhode Island based company that makes finely cured Italian meats, broke ground on a $50 million, 300,000 square foot facility that will double its production capabilities and preserve and grow its existing workforce.

Governor Chafee Announces $1.4 Million in Research Grants to Foster Business Development and Innovation

With the goal to encourage entrepreneurship and new company creation by bringing new technologies and discoveries into the marketplace, Governor Chafee and the Rhode Island Science & Technology Advisory Council today announced the recipients of the 2012 Rhode Island Research Alliance Collaborative Research Grants.

Governor Chafee and State’s Tourism Industry Celebrate “Beautiful Rhode Island” at Annual Unity Luncheon

Governor Chafee and Rhode Island’s tourism and hospitality community gathered to celebrate the industry’s many contributions to the state’s economy and its role in promoting Rhode Island’s beauty, history, and culture to visitors locally, regionally and around the world.

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Governor Chafee, Broadband RI Announce Winner of Design Challenge to “Connect the Disconnected”

Governor Chafee, Broadband RI Announce Winner of Design Challenge to “Connect the Disconnected”

Governor Chafee Announces Funding for Projects Related to the Impact of Climate Change on Marine Life

RIEDC Board Approves Financing to Help RI Clean Technology Company Expand and Create New Jobs

Governor Chafee, RIEDC Board Support Infrastructure Development and Growth for the I-195 Commission and Quonset/Davisville

Rhode Island Showcases Economic Assets to Visiting Group of National Site Location Consultants

Governor Chafee, State Leadership Welcome America’s Cup World Series Teams to Rhode Island during Official Celebration Ceremony

Rhode Island Eateries Showcased at America’s Cup World Series Newport

Large Manufacturing Company Breaks Ground on New 300,000 sf Facility

Governor Chafee Announces $1.4 Million in Research Grants to Foster Business Development and Innovation

Governor Chafee and State’s Tourism Industry Celebrate “Beautiful Rhode Island” at Annual Unity Luncheon

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