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Rhode Island Commerce | Business Support & Development COVID-19 FAQ Start My Business Grow My Business Relocate My Business COVID-19 FAQ Start My Business Grow My Business Relocate My Business 401-278-9100 Advantages Advantages Overview Optimal Location Living in RI Talent Rich Jobs for RI Transportation Infrastructure Key Data Sets Business Support COVID-19 Business Resources Expansion and Relocation Government Contracting International Trade Latino Entrepreneurs Start-Up Assistance Site Readiness Program SupplyRI Foreign Trade Zone 105 Incentives Business Friendly Environment Tax Credits and Financing Innovation Incentives Main Street RI Streetscape Improvement Fund Talent Development Rebuild Rhode Island Applications Export Promotional Grants Industries Industry Overview Life Sciences IT Software, Cyber-Physical Systems, Data Analytics Defense, Shipbuilding, and Maritime Advanced Business Services Design, Food, and Custom Manufacturing Travel and Hospitality Offshore Wind Financing Financing Overview Renewable Energy Fund SBDF Investment Fund Tax Credit Site Selection Property Search Opportunity Zones (OZ) OZ Property Search Development Districts Contact Us open site search Select Page Get business assistance during the COVID-19 emergency Get In Touch With Your Business Advisor Your Business Advisor SMALL BUSINESS LOANS SBA LOANS, NEW PPP INFORMATION, AND MORE COVID-19 BUSINESS RESOURCES & SUPPORT PPE / SUPPLIES, FACE COVERINGS AND MORE... REOPENING RI BUSINESS GUIDELINES AND TAKE IT OUTSIDE PROGRAM SITE READINESS PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THE LIVELY EXPERIMENT Resourcefulness, commitment, creativity – these are the characteristics that drive Rhode Island’s culture. We work furiously, we love our neighborhoods fiercely, and we don’t believe in giving up. That’s what shapes our culture of designers, innovators, and makers, and that’s how we attract some of the best thinkers in the world. WE’RE HERE FOR YOU At Rhode Island Commerce, our economic development mission is to act as a resource to everyone invested in making Rhode Island a premier place to live and do business. We build relationships with business owners, entrepreneurs, educators, land developers, industry leaders, and government officials. We use strategic planning and proactive insight to prepare our workforce for success, and we offer business assistance, access to funding, and red tape reduction for companies of all sizes. We’re accessible, committed, and proud to support our community. Connect with our Business Advisors. PRESS View All Press Rhode Island Re-Launches Hotel Week RI” Hit the Sheets: Rhode Island Re-Launches Hotel Week RI” Second Annual Event Offers Unbeatable Rates for Affordable and Luxury Accommodations Across R.I. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 3, 2021) – Visit Rhode Island, in conjunction with 37 properties throughout its six... read more Commerce Board Approves Financing of Tidewater Landing Project Commerce Board Approves Financing of Tidewater Landing Project Public investment centered on public infrastructure improvements; Project expected to more than pay for itself February 5, 2021The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Board of Directors today approved a... read more State Ballet of RI at 60: Celebrating resilience after COVID crashed the party Article originally appeared in the Providence Journal here LINCOLN — In 2020, the State Ballet of Rhode Island was supposed to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Diamond Jubilee performances of Giselle” were scheduled for April, and by February, company dancers, guest... read more NEWS View All News Raimondo Administration Announces Major Expansions to Restore Rhode Island Grant Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Governor Gina Raimondo and Rhode Island Commerce today announced major expansions to the Restore Rhode Island Grant Program in … Read More Raimondo Administration Announces Over $3M Awarded in Take It Outside Initiative FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Governor Raimondo and Rhode Island Commerce today announced recipients of awards totaling more than $3 million to help busines … Read More Raimondo Administration Announces $1M Available in Grants to Help Businesses Continue to Take It Outside Governor Raimondo today announced $1 million in available funding to assist businesses and organizations interested in participating in the state … Read More About Media Contact Careers Events Open Government / Transparency Related Sites Sign Up for News & Updates Copyright 2018 | Privacy Policy YOUR BUSINESS ADVISOR YOUR BUSINESS ADVISOR YOUR BUSINESS ADVISOR YOUR BUSINESS ADVISOR...