Rhode Island, Working Again.
Success Stories
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InQuest Technologies, founded in 1997 by Michael Colapietro and Jeremy Carr, is a successful 35 person IT company located in Providence. Originally based in Massachusetts, the partners chose to move to Providence to take advantage of the city’s high caliber information technology and digital media community as well as its centralized location between Boston and New York.
Jobs We Are Aware Of
The long term plan to reposition Rhode Island's economy remains focused on growth in knowledge-based, innovation economy industries that will provide Rhode Islanders with more high-wage job opportunities. Inside are links to companies that are currently hiring.
Recent News
- Secretary of State Mollis and RIEDC Team Up to Help Rhode Island Businesses Start, Grow and Expand
- 38 Studios is About Jobs and Industry Growth
- RIEDC Board Authorizes First Use of New Jobs Creation Program
- Rhode Island Takes Steps to Prepare State’s Workforce for High-Paying Jobs in Knowledge Economy
- Rhode Island Given Top Priority to Host America’s Cup Pre-Regattas
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