Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC)

www.riedc.com
Twitter: @riedc

555 Valley Street Suite 101
Providence, RI 02908

The state's economic development corporation

It is our mission at the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation to strengthen the Rhode Island economy through policies, programs, and projects, which enhance and enrich the business environment for public and private sectors in order to create prosperity for all Rhode Islanders.

RIEDC initiatives include Every Company Counts and RI Nexus (this site).

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News (180)

The EDC and the Chamber of Commerce team up to lure knowledge economy businesses12.21.11Providence Business News
EDC awards $2.7M in renewable energy grants10.28.11Providence Business News
EDC wins awards for marketing, promotional efforts10.27.11Providence Business News
EDC awards Brave River marketing contract10.21.11Providence Business News
EDC names head of financial services10.20.11Providence Business News
$13.1 million grant to help finance R.I.'s small business10.04.11Providence Business News
EDC helped to create or retain 4,700 local jobs in RI09.28.11Providence Business News
The RIEDC is offering free small business workshops08.31.11Providence Business News
59 businesses receive $23M in state tax credits08.17.11Providence Business News
EDC approves $5M for YMCA capital project 07.28.11Providence Business News
12 companies eyeing 38 Studios-type loan guarantees from EDC 07.27.11Providence Business News
EDC seeks changes to jobs program that helped 38 Studios 05.25.11Providence Journal
Handful of companies in ‘serious discussions’ with EDC for loan guarantee09.24.10Providence Business News
Chafee proposes $6.25M limit on individual loan guarantees for EDC fund09.02.10Providence Business News
Rhode Island takes steps to prepare the workforce for high-paying jobs in knowledge economy08.19.10RIEDC
RIEDC reviews deal to bring 38 Studios to RI07.16.10Providence Journal
State pitches loan guarantee to lure video-game company07.15.10Providence Journal
RIEDC schedules an extra meeting to discuss deal with Schilling's 38 Studios07.12.10Providence Journal
38 studios deal with RI requires it to meet certain targets, or take a financial hit07.05.10Providence Business News
RIEDC business loans run the gamut across small businesses06.21.10Providence Business News
RIEDC coaxes former Red Sox pitcher to relocate video game studio to RI with a cool 75M06.16.10Providence Business News
RIEDC gives pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company bonds to move to the Ocean State06.15.10Providence Journal
RIEDC helps to pave the way for 450 new jobs at Quonset Point06.11.10RIEDC
RIEDC makes effort to draw ocean-tech firms to the Ocean State06.03.10Providence Business News
Gov. Carcieri and Keith Stokes speak out: setting the stage for RI's entrepreneurial growth05.24.10Providence Journal
The RIEDC taps a Maryland firm to map RI's broadband05.19.10Providence Business News
Expertise is among RI's most promising exports05.18.10Providence Business News
The maze of the web leads travelers to the Ocean State05.13.10Providence Business News
RI Small Business Adminstration names 2010 award winners05.11.10Providence Business News
RI governor and leaders release legislative package to make doing business easier05.07.10RIEDC
RIEDC approves 7-point plan to aid RI economy05.07.10Providence Business News
RIEDC's economic summit seeks consensus on best approach to grow jobs05.04.10Providence Business News
Five Questions with Stuart Freiman of RIEDC04.22.10Providence Business News
Providence-based Simulia last stop on governor's tech tour04.22.10Providence Business News
Help us put Rhode Island on the (broadband) map04.20.10RI Nexus Blog
R.I. Web users asked to test online speed 04.20.10Providence Business News
RIEDC launching broadband testing site04.20.10RIEDC
Governor and the RIEDC Announce Flood Funding for Small Businesses04.01.10RIEDC
Goal in work training is to match people with opportunities03.31.10Mass High Tech
Panel urges state to hire small R.I. firms03.12.10Providence Business News
R.I. has some of the fastest broadband speeds in country03.10.10Providence Business News
At EDC, Stokes tries to build consensus03.08.10Providence Business News
Carcieri nominates 12 to new EDC board01.26.10Providence Business News
America’s Expanding Broadband01.25.10RI Nexus Blog
Kostrzewa: Stokes faces huge challenges as EDC director01.24.10Providence Journal
New EDC executive director doesn't have any time to wait01.18.10Providence Business News
Stokes New Executive Director01.16.10The Providence American
EDC prepares to map broadband in R.I.01.11.10Providence Business News
EDC searches for direction with Stokes01.11.10Providence Business News
Projo Editorial: Keith Stokes at the EDC01.08.10Providence Journal
R.I. EDC nominee plans to focus on existing businesses01.08.10Providence Journal
EDC pick Morfessis leaves job in Arizona01.07.10Providence Business News
Newport Chamber’s Stokes to head EDC01.05.10Providence Business News
$70K in tax breaks lands promises of 200 new jobs01.04.10Providence Business News
Nominee for R.I. economic development chief abruptly quits12.31.09Providence Journal
R.I. recovery push gets national attention12.30.09Providence Business News
Special Report: America's route to recovery12.29.09Reuters
R.I. gets $1.5M to map, plan broadband12.23.09Providence Business News
EDC gives $70K in tax breaks for 200 jobs at 3 firms 12.22.09Providence Business News
Bond referendum is urged for economic development12.21.09Providence Business News
Expectations high for Carcieri choice to lead EDC12.14.09Providence Business News
Business, political leaders greet new director of R.I. Economic Development Corporation12.12.09Providence Journal
New R.I. economic-development director determined to make a difference12.11.09Providence Journal
EDC offers next director contract12.08.09Providence Business News
Morfessis backed as head of EDC11.13.09Providence Journal
EDC to get larger board, three-year head11.12.09Providence Business News
Panel to name choice for post of EDC director11.09.09Providence Business News
EDC plans ombudsman post to aid small businesses11.02.09Providence Business News
Lawmakers vote to expand EDC board10.30.09Providence Business News
Candidate selected for EDC director10.22.09Providence Journal
SEED to host entrepreneur workshops10.20.09Providence Business News
Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation Releases 2009 Economic Growth Plan Review and Report10.06.09RIEDC
We Mean Business Expo offers help for small businesses09.08.09Providence Journal
EDC, Mollis team for business-info session09.07.09Providence Business News
PBN announces 2009 Innovation Awards09.04.09Providence Business News
Can Higher Ed Boost Biotech Start-Ups In RI?08.24.09WRNI
PBN's 40 Under Forty Profile: Julian Dash08.03.09Providence Business News
Now Accepting Applications for the 2009 Innovation Awards07.31.09RI Nexus Blog
Apply Now for the 2009 Rhode Island Innovation Awards07.28.09RIEDC
New England key players seek positive economic signs: J. Michael Saul07.10.09Mass High Tech
House vote restores funding for R.I. Economic Development Corporation06.26.09Providence Journal
Bill set to slash RIEDC budget06.22.09RI Nexus Blog
Rhode Island House panel cuts funding for EDC in half06.20.09Providence Journal
EDC, Slater Fund face deep budget cuts06.19.09Providence Business News
Tikoian named vice president of credit at BDCRI06.15.09Providence Business News
Consultant promotes social networking for businesses06.05.09Providence Journal
R.I. Senate president seeks EDC overhaul06.02.09Providence Journal
John Kostrzewa: R.I. has economic opportunities, if lawmakers seize them05.31.09Providence Journal
Donald L. Stanford: R.I. well served by former EDC chief05.13.09Providence Journal
Tom Sgouros: The EDC can only play a very minor role05.11.09Providence Journal
PBN Editorial: EDC fix demands new approach for R.I.05.03.09Providence Business News
Brown teams with R.I. on new tech startup center04.28.09Mass High Tech
The embattled EDC board gets proposals for restructuring from Carcieri04.28.09Providence Journal
EDC shakeup leaves agency’s 2009 agenda in doubt04.26.09Providence Business News
Carcieri reveals EDC changes04.21.09Providence Business News
EDC focusing on job growth in ’0903.28.09Providence Business News
R.I. EDC unveils 2009 economic plan03.24.09Providence Business News
RIEDC 2009 Economic Growth Plan: Rhode Island, Working Again03.24.09RIEDC
Innovators’ keys to a new R.I. economy03.22.09Providence Journal
Providence center to encourage business innovation02.28.09Providence Business News
New effort aimed at helping start-ups02.24.09Providence Journal
InQuest Technologies relocates to Providence02.12.09Providence Journal
Can the geeks save Rhode Island?02.04.09The Phoenix
House Finance chair leery of aid plan01.31.09Providence Business News
Economic development chief pushing stimulus plan01.28.09Providence Journal
R.I. House Finance Committee debates tax credit on SBA-backed loans01.24.09Providence Journal
RI Nexus spreads tech-potential word on campus12.29.08Providence Business News
EDC’s next chief must focus on small business12.22.08Providence Journal
Collaboration is needed to help close the IT worker gap12.19.08Mass High Tech
Rhode Island continues foray into idea making12.19.08Mass High Tech
Carcieri forms panel to look at role of EDC12.18.08Providence Journal
RIEDC Releases Renewable Energy Fund Application12.18.08RIEDC
Carcieri names panel to review EDC12.17.08Providence Business News
R.I. companies search for silver in a dark economic cloud12.17.08Providence Journal
EDC spokeswoman Withers departs for BIF12.15.08Providence Business News
Carcieri’s stimulus plan vital for small businesses in Rhode Island12.13.08Providence Journal
R.I. stimulus plan has loan guarantees, expanded lending by state and 8 banks12.11.08Providence Business News
EDC chief Kaplan heads back to private sector12.09.08Providence Business News
Small-business survival workshop slated11.29.08Providence Journal
RIEDC hosting small-business seminars11.14.08Providence Business News
Feeling the Credit Crunch? RIEDC to host 2 financing events in November - RSVP Now!11.12.08RI Nexus Blog
RIEDC hosts two seminars to target small businesses11.12.08Providence Journal
Five Questions With: Michael Saul10.14.08Providence Business News
Local leaders unroll ‘map’ to R.I. knowledge economy 10.08.08Providence Business News
EDC wins regional marketing honors 09.29.08Providence Business News
RIEDC Recognized by Northeastern Economic Developer’s Association for Marketing and Promotion Excellence09.26.08RIEDC
RI Nexus Kicks Off the ‘RI Nexus College Tour’ at JWU09.24.08RIEDC
STAC charts the course to future innovation 09.22.08Providence Business News
Telecommuters, others eye planned co-working space in Providence08.25.08Providence Business News
Teachers see businesses from the inside 08.18.08Providence Business News
RIEDC Awarded Special Achievement in GIS Award from ESRI08.14.08RIEDC
RIEDC, Cox Communications, Raytheon, Rite-Solutions and Teknor Apex Launch Summer Teacher Training Initiative08.12.08RIEDC
Time is running out to apply for the 2008 Rhode Island Innovation Awards 08.04.08RI Nexus Blog
PBN's 40 Under Forty Profile: Allan Tear08.04.08Providence Business News
PBN's 40 Under Forty Profile: Jack Templin08.04.08Providence Business News
Small businesses get EDC loans08.02.08Providence Journal
RIEDC awards $1.75M in small-business loans 07.30.08Providence Business News
RIEDC Financing Program to Create 90 New Jobs in Rhode Island07.30.08RIEDC
There's a New Kid in Town (and they're hiring)07.29.08RI Nexus Blog
InQuest moving headquarters to Providence07.29.08Providence Journal
InQuest to move its HQ to Providence 07.29.08Providence Business News
InQuest Technologies Announces Corporate Relocation to Rhode Island07.28.08RIEDC
Students see design as profession 07.28.08Providence Business News
Tech Collective, RIEDC and PBN partner to host Rhode Island Innovation Awards and Tech Laureates Night 200807.03.08Tech Collective
A note from RIEDC Executive Director Saul Kaplan06.27.08RIEDC
Industry clusters key to Rhode Island’s economy06.23.08Providence Business News
CCRI commission targets high-wage jobs06.20.08Providence Journal
R.I. makes top 10 in tech index06.20.08Providence Journal
Innovation and Collaboration: The BIF Way06.12.08RIEDC
RI Nexus Expands Activities, Announces New Collaboration with Providence Geeks06.10.08RIEDC
R.I. helps translate science to the real world06.09.08Providence Business News
RSVP to Meet John Maeda, RISD's New President, Wed. June 11th 5:30 - 7:30pm06.04.08RI Nexus Blog
STAC Launches New Website for R.I. Research Community06.03.08RI Nexus Blog
Legislation would help local businesses with capital05.16.08Providence Journal
APC plays host to Invest in America Week and announces plans to upgrade its South Kingston facility05.13.08RI Nexus Blog
RIEDC Announces Changes to State’s Expedited Permitting Program04.29.08RIEDC
Forensic Risk Alliance Leases Full Floor in Providence's iBuilding04.22.08RIEDC
Full speed ahead in some quarters04.21.08Providence Business News
R.I. expanding RegFlex small business program04.21.08Providence Business News
Kelly Space & Technology Opens East Coast Operation in Rhode Island04.15.08RIEDC
Rhode Island Takes Center Stage in Effort to Improve Elder Care04.14.08RIEDC
RIEDC Partners in Regional Defense Industry Partnership04.09.08RIEDC
A neighborhood for RI's info-tech and digital media community?04.07.08RI Nexus Blog
RIEDC, City of Providence and Rhode Island Department of Transportation Partner for Redevelopment of I-195 Surplus Land04.02.08RIEDC
An Open Letter to the R.I. General Assembly from RIEDC Executive Director Saul Kaplan on Proposed Tax Legislation03.31.08RIEDC
Merger of two economic agencies will save $300K03.17.08Providence Business News
CCRI study panel to chart course to high-wage future03.13.08Providence Business News
2 R.I. economic agencies combining03.12.08Providence Journal
Initiative aims to develop high-paid jobs03.12.08Providence Journal
Saul Kaplan: Money and know-how: Our plan will help businesses grow03.09.08Providence Journal
R.I. teams with lenders to grow high-wage tech jobs03.06.08Mass High Tech
RIEDC goes on offensive to grow Rhode Island jobs03.03.08Providence Business News
ITDM sector prominent in RIEDC's just-released 2008 Economic Growth Plan02.27.08RI Nexus Blog
Can smallest state be high-tech hub?02.27.08Boston Globe
RIEDC Announces New Finance Program to Assist Rhode Island Growth Companies02.26.08RIEDC
RIEDC Launches New Alliance with Two Area Business Development Companies02.26.08RIEDC
RIEDC, Rhode Island Commodores Partner to Launch Attraction Campaign in High-wage Sector02.26.08RIEDC
Governors's budget keeps economic development programs02.05.08Providence Journal
EDC aids start-up companies01.30.08Providence Journal
She lends a hand by lending an ear to small businesses12.17.07Providence Business News
Six startups given innovation credit12.03.07Providence Business News
ITDM Companies First to Receive New Innovation Tax Credit11.28.07RI Nexus Blog
6 companies get innovation tax-credit designation11.27.07Providence Business News
Info-Tech & Digital Media firms well represented among the first round of $100,000 Innovation Tax Credits11.27.07Providence Journal
Ocean State assigns tech biz tax credits11.27.07Mass High Tech
Innovation Tour 2007 ends at Sonalysts11.19.07RIEDC
Innovation Tour 2007 hits A2B Tracking11.19.07RIEDC
Stop by the RI Nexus "Booth" at the We Mean Business Expo Nov. 5th10.31.07RI Nexus Blog
Mollis, RIEDC invite entrepreneurs to free business expo10.31.07RI.gov Press Release
Public Event - Meet 37signals CEO Jason Fried October 10 - BTW RSVP ASAP OK?10.02.07RI Nexus Blog
N.E. states try charm to lure graduates back09.29.07Boston Globe
RI's small size key to state-wide Nexus community09.28.07Mass High Tech
RIEDC launches the Nexus09.20.07Providence Business News
RIEDC unveils RI Nexus at Geek Dinner09.20.07Providence Journal
RIEDC, Tech Collective and the PBN partner to host Awards and Laureates07.26.07RIEDC
EDC links tax credits, salaries07.21.07Providence Journal
EDC to offer tax credit to ‘innovation’ investors07.09.07Providence Business News
STAC-proposed tax credit launches06.29.07STAC News Release
ALCO, RI-WINs don't make '08 budget but BIF, STAC do06.25.07Providence Business News
RIEDC, Slater Fund, among RI representatives courting biotech firms at international convention05.14.07Providence Business News
RIEDC move into Valley supports area's growth01.22.07Providence Business News
Smallest state in midst of giant-sized comeback10.29.06Boston Globe
EDC’s Kaplan helps lead state’s innovation economy12.17.05Providence Business News

Events (83)

RIEDC Free Small Business Seminar09.07.11
We Mean Business: Planting the Seeds for High Web Site Traffic07.12.11
Building Social Interactive Sites, How & Now06.14.11
Intl. Trade Seminar - Know the Law: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & International Developments in Anti-Corruption Law10.27.10
Finance Your international Sales: Partnering with the Right Bank for Your Export Needs09.28.10
We Mean Business Expo 201009.08.10
Web Wednesdays - Social Media - Bi-Weekly One-on-One Sessions08.25.10
Public Relations - Useful Tips for Standing Out in a Tough Economy08.18.10
Web Wednesdays - Branding - Bi-Weekly One-on-One Sessions08.18.10
Business Killers - Avoid the Six Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business08.05.10
We Mean Business: Business Entity Formation08.03.10
Business Accelerator07.28.10
Business Killers - Avoid the Six Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business07.22.10
How to Start and Run a Successful Small Business07.21.10
Business Killers - Avoid the Six Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business07.15.10
We Mean Business: Planting the Seeds for High Web Site Traffic07.14.10
Bi-Weekly Web Wednesdays - Social Media06.30.10
Bi-Weekly Technology Tuesdays06.29.10
The Check is not in the mail! – Credit & Collections Seminar06.24.10
Business Accelerator06.23.10
Bi-Weekly Web Wednesdays - Branding06.23.10
Corporate Documentation and Governance06.22.10
How to Start and Run a Successful Small Business06.16.10
Bi-Weekly Web Wednesdays - Social Media06.16.10
How to Write a Business Plan Series06.15.10
We Mean Business: Shipping with the Postal Service06.09.10
How to Write a Business Plan Series06.08.10
Exploring Entrepreneurship06.04.10
Internet Marketing for Small Business06.03.10
How to Start or Run a Small Business06.01.10
Leveraging Social Media to Grow Your Business06.01.10
Business Accelerator05.26.10
Keeping Your Finger on the Financial Pulse of Your Company05.20.10
How to Start and Run a Successful Small Business05.19.10
Understanding Where You Stand - Financial Statements for Beginners05.13.10
RIEDC LinkedIn for Beginners Workshop05.12.10
We Mean Business - Informational Forum for New Business Owners05.11.10
Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council Meeting 05.06.10
Meet Keith Stokes (RIEDC's new Executive Director) at the Westerly Chamber of Commerce04.30.10
We Mean Business: IP Protection for Small Businesses - It's not expensive!04.29.10
Technology Tuesdays04.20.10
Keith Stokes to Speak at South Kingstown Breakfast04.20.10
WE MEAN BUSINESS: Building social interactive web sites! HOW! AND NOW!04.14.10
Disaster Unemployment Insurance Procedure Sessions04.07.10
Technology Tuesdays04.06.10
Disaster Unemployment Insurance Procedure Sessions04.06.10
Meet the New Director of RI EDC04.06.10
Micro Business Roundtable03.31.10
Managing International Risk03.25.10
Technology Tuesday's03.23.10
Financing to Start and Grow Your Small Business03.17.10
Jobs & Small Business Resource Day03.13.10
Technology Tuesday's03.09.10
International Trade Seminar - Session 2 only: Negotiating and Structuring International 02.24.10
International Trade Seminar: Negotiating and Structuring International02.24.10
Technology Tuesday's02.09.10
Int'l Trade Seminar, Session One: Leveraging Your Website for International Sales01.26.10
Understanding and Preparing Financial Statements11.05.09
Introduction to the Fundamentals of Business Ownership11.05.09
2009 RI Innovation Awards09.23.09
We Mean Business Expo 200909.10.09
2009 RI Innovation Awards Application Deadline08.21.09
STAC Meeting06.22.09
New England-Latin American Business Council (NELABC) - How to Expand your Business Through Social Networking on the Internet06.03.09
The Biggest Little05.18.09
R.I. Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Opening Ceremony04.28.09
How to start and grow your small business02.24.09
Financing Fast Growth11.25.08
Navigating the Credit Crunch: Alternative Lending Sources11.19.08
Do it Yourself Public Relations11.18.08
Optimizing Web Content11.12.08
We Mean Business Expo09.22.08
Rhode Island Innovation Awards and Tech Laureates Night 09.18.08
The 4 Ways To Grow Your Business 09.09.08
Deadline for Innovation Awards & Tech Laureates Night Applications08.20.08
Deadline for 25% off BIF 4 for RI Nexus Members08.15.08
Grow your business online08.13.08
Business Launch: Preparing for Explosive and Lasting Business Growth06.10.08
We Mean Business - Fluid Cash Flow Management System05.21.08
RIEDC Services Info Session01.23.08
RI Nexus Breakfast: Creating Next-Gen Working Environments12.06.07
We Mean Business Expo11.05.07
Providence Geeks Dinner features Traction Software & RIEDC/RI Nexus09.19.07
Deadline for RI Innovation Awards09.04.07

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Every Company Counts (ECC) RI Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RI-CIE)
RI Nexus RI Small Business Development Center (RISBDC)
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