Rhode Island Commerce

Congratulations to Quonset Development Corporation-based Senesco Marine on the official christening of the Capt. Almer Dinsmore! This is the first hybrid-powered commuter ferry to be built in New England and yet another example of Rhode Island's longstanding leadership in advanced #shipbuilding.

"Southeastern New England leads the way for the up-and-coming offshore wind industry." Learn morea bout Rhode Island's job-creating role in the growth of the economically and environmentally critical clean energy sector, via The Brown Daily Herald. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gP_GG7k3

SupplyRI was proud to partner with CVS Health to nominate Rhode Island businesses, like Be Moore Interpreting, LLC, to participate in their national Executive Leadership Program.

On Friday, November 8, we'll be joined by local, national, and international ocean economy leaders for an all-day symposium focused on growing the Northeast region's #offshorewind ecosystem. Join us at the Wyndham Newport Hotel from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for this FREE industry event. ✍️ Register: https://lnkd.in/eFButCcj

Craving fresh Rhode Island seafood? 🦞🍽️ This #NationalSeafoodMonth, support RI's local economy by buying local. Explore the RI Seafood Finder, and discover 120+ local spots serving sustainable, delicious seafood. Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management RIDEM #FindYourFresh: https://lnkd.in/eFztFBad

NEW: We’ve issued an $11M RFP to improve broadband service in more areas across Rhode Island. #ConnectRI

ICYMI: We're looking for bold, creative ideas that bring people together in outdoor and public spaces across Rhode Island. Grants of up to $75,000 for events, and up to $200,000 for capital improvement projects, are available under a new Rhode Island Commerce Placemaking Initiative Request for Proposals. - activities & events - art installations - capital improvements To be eligible for this RFP, you must be a Rhode Island nonprofit, arts or cultural organization, chamber of commerce, municipality, business cooperative, or tourism region. 📅 DEADLINE: Nov. 15 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtHnG28Z

Welcome our new director of the John H. Chafee Center for International Business, Jason Kelly! With over 35 years of global trade and economic development experience, Kelly aims to expand international opportunities for businesses and students. His expertise in fostering collaboration between academia, business, and government will be pivotal as the Chafee Center grows Rhode Island’s economy. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dibcU6xN Bryant University

🐟 Rhode Island's seafood sector is an economic engine that supports nearly 4,400 jobs and generates $540 million in annual activity. 🦞 During #NationalSeafoodMonth, support this industry by looking for the #RISeafood badge at your local markets and restaurants! Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management RIDEM https://seafood.ri.gov

Rhode Island's growing partnership with Amazon will provide local small businesses opportunities to grow and thrive in today’s digital marketplace.