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J. Michael Saul: Rhode Island Continues Foray Into Idea Making

Over the last few decades Rhode Island’s economy has changed in fundamental ways. Like the rest of the nation, the state’s economy has shifted from a reliance on machinery and equipment to “knowledge workers” who generate ideas and information.

J. Michael Saul: Rhode Island Continues Foray Into Idea Making

Rhode Island Companies Attend World's Largest Trade Fair

In November 2008, the RIEDC partnered with the U.S. Commercial Service, a federal trade promotion unit of the International Trade Administration, to help four leading Rhode Island medical companies participate in the “Best of New England Pavilion” at MEDICA 2008 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

RI Hospitality Association Recognizes Katrina White as Tourism Employee of the Year

The Rhode Island Hospitality Association has selected Katrina White as the recipient of the 2008 Tourism Employee of the Year award.

RIEDC Releases Renewable Energy Fund Application

RIEDC now accepting financing applications for renewable energy projects that have the potential to make electricity in a cleaner, more sustainable manner and stimulate job growth for the state.

Governor, RIEDC, SBA Launch $200M Small Business Stimulus Package

Governor Carcieri joined members of the local banking community, the Small Business Administration and the RIEDC at a press conference to unveil the details of the Small Business Stimulus Package.

Pentair Electronic Packaging Expands Operations in R.I., Adds 80 New Jobs

Pentair Electronic Packaging has announced that the company will relocate several manufacturing product lines from Poway, California to the company’s Warwick, R.I. facility. The product line transfers will create additional new jobs at the Warwick site.

RIEDC Launches Small Business Survival Series

The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation will a host series of five seminars in December designed to help Rhode Island’s small businesses survive and thrive in tough economic times — RIEDC’s Small Business Survival Series.

Report Names Rhode Island Top Performer in the 2008 State New Economy Index

R.I. was cited as a top performer in the 2008 State New Economy Index, a report published by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. R.I. moved up four places from its 2007 Index position.

Atrion Networking Corporation Expands Operations in Rhode Island

Atrion Networking Corporation has expanded its Rhode Island operations with the creation of its new Customer Interface Division. Utilizing Atrion’s cutting-edge business solution technologies, the CID allows businesses of all sizes a state-of-the-art approach to meeting current and future client demands.

NUWC Awards $35M IT Contract to Three Aquidneck Island Companies

Rite-Solutions, Science Applications International Corporation and Systems Resource Management, Inc. have been awarded a contract by NUWC to provide information technology support services.

What does a Greek Goddess and an information technology company have in common? It's all in a name. Ananke, the Greek Goddess of necessity, inevitability and commitment, is also a full-service Rhode Island information technology solutions company specializing in designing, implementing and administering IT infrastructure systems and networks.

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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.

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Building the 21st Century Innovation Economy

J. Michael Saul: Rhode Island Continues Foray Into Idea Making

J. Michael Saul: Rhode Island Continues Foray Into Idea Making

Rhode Island Companies Attend World's Largest Trade Fair

RI Hospitality Association Recognizes Katrina White as Tourism Employee of the Year

RIEDC Releases Renewable Energy Fund Application

Governor, RIEDC, SBA Launch $200M Small Business Stimulus Package

Pentair Electronic Packaging Expands Operations in R.I., Adds 80 New Jobs

RIEDC Launches Small Business Survival Series

Report Names Rhode Island Top Performer in the 2008 State New Economy Index

Atrion Networking Corporation Expands Operations in Rhode Island

NUWC Awards $35M IT Contract to Three Aquidneck Island Companies

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