Rhode Island, Working Again.

Governor Chafee joins Sustainable Rhode Island Consortium

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee joined the Sustainable Rhode Island Consortium to receive two reports analyzing Rhode Island’s economic development data and conditions of social equity.

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"RI works to build innovation economy seen in Mass. and Calif."

"Boston Business Journal" features Rhode Island in Tech Flash.

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"Commuter-rail service from Providence to Boston gives a transit-oriented development its 'backbone'"

"Progressive Railroading" ran a feature article on the development of Warwick Station and the InterLink.

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Volvo Ocean Race to stop in Newport for 2014 – 2015 race

Governor Lincoln D. Chafee and Volvo Ocean Race CEO Knut Frostad announced that Newport, RI, will host its first Volvo Ocean Race after winning a stop on the route of the 12th edition of sailing's premier round-the-world challenge in 2014-15.

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RIEDC releases Large Marine Events Benefits Assessment Report

Planning Decisions, Inc. and Charles Colgan, Ph.D., University of Southern Maine, deliver positive and constructive report on America’s Cup event to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.

RI Large Marine Events Report final.pdf

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Governor Chafee and Mayor Avedisian announce next steps in developing Warwick Station

The BETA Group, Inc., and (add)ventures selected to conduct market analysis and develop marketing plan for the 95-acre, mixed-use development connecting airport, train, bus and car rental services along I-95.

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Public-private collaboration results in valuable business database

The RIEDC and RIPEC, along with the Rhode Island Senate and Rhode Island House of Representatives, joined resources to build a legislative database as a resource for the state’s businesses.

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National Firm Selected to Perform Economic Data Analysis

Governor Chafee announces next action step in development of an integrated plan to mobilize state and community assets for a better Rhode Island.

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Governor Chafee, RIEDC, Acting on RIPEC Recommendation, Announce John R. Pagliarini as RIEDC Chief of Staff

Following the recommendations of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council and others to form stronger ties between the Governor’s office and the RIEDC, Governor Chafee and the RIEDC announce that John R. Pagliarini has been appointed as the agency’s Chief of Staff.

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Legal Action Filed by RIEDC Relating to 38 Studios to Protect Taxpayers

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