Category: Economic Development

Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi

Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi

November 14, 2025
After several years of planning, construction, and anticipation, the community is eagerly awaiting the opening of the Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza and outdoor skating rink later this month.
East Providence hosts National League of Cities representatives - by Molly Ahern

East Providence hosts National League of Cities representatives - by Molly Ahern

November 14, 2025
The city of East Providence consistently strives to improve the lives of its residents. In June of 2025, East Providence was one of twelve U.S. cities selected to participate in National League of
Education infrastructure investment as an economic catalyst and pathway to a stronger business climate - by Gaetan Kashala and Dylan Zelazo

Education infrastructure investment as an economic catalyst and pathway to a stronger business clima...

November 14, 2025
The caliber of a community’s educational infrastructure is one of the most powerful indicators of its long-term economic outlook. Modern, well-maintained schools do more than educate
R.I. success story: Quonset Business Park is now home to 15,000 jobs - by Steven J. King

R.I. success story: Quonset Business Park is now home to 15,000 jobs - by Steven J. King

November 14, 2025
For 20 years, the Quonset Business Park has served as New England’s leading engine for economic growth and job creation. Today, Quonset has achieved a new economic milestone – the
Reimagining Pawtucket - by Gaetan Kashala

Reimagining Pawtucket - by Gaetan Kashala

October 10, 2025
Pawtucket has always been a city characterized by resilience, innovation, and ambition. From its founding as the “cradle” of the American Industrial Revolution to the dynamic community we see today, our city has never run away from a challenge. Now, once again, we stand at a pivotal moment
From guitars, to geckos to physical therapy - Warwick welcomes new businesses - by Frank Picozzi

From guitars, to geckos to physical therapy - Warwick welcomes new businesses - by Frank Picozzi

October 10, 2025
The city has recently welcomed an eclectic mix of businesses that have taken up residence in plaza storefronts throughout our community. Fuzzy’s Fine Guitars has set up shop in Airport Plaza at 1800 Post Rd., offering an array of services, including full repairs,
East Providence’s Community Development Block Grant funds help residents and neighborhoods - by Roberto DaSilva

East Providence’s Community Development Block Grant funds help residents and neighborhoods - by Ro...

October 10, 2025
East Providence is proud to be a community that helps its less fortunate residents. The city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is one way to meet that goal. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s CDBG Entitlement Program provides grants to eligible communities to
New Quonset pier supports small businesses and economic growth - by Steven J. King

New Quonset pier supports small businesses and economic growth - by Steven J. King

October 10, 2025
Quonset recently celebrated a milestone nearly 70 years in the making when federal, state, and local leaders joined us for the ribbon cutting of the new Terminal 5 Pier and Blue Economy Support Docks at the Port of Davisville.
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