Category : Community

State to Fund Targeted Marketing Campaign, Propose Funding Strategy for Grants, Special Events and Other Business Support Activities PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and RI Commerce today announced a multi-faceted strategy to support small businesses most impacted by the Washington Bridge. The State will direct funds to create a targeted business marketing campaign and […]Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee nominated Carol Lombardi to serve on the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority’s Board of Directors. The Authority is an 11-member board that operates the Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex, which includes the Rhode Island Convention Center, the Amica Mutual Pavilion, and the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. “Carol Lombardi is […]Read More

CRANSTON – Mayor Ken Hopkins announced that resurfacing of the Washington Secondary Bike Path will start in Cranston this coming Monday, April 8. As the resurfacing work on the bike path kicks off in Cranston, Mayor Ken Hopkins is leading the charge to enhance this local recreation resource. Mayor Hopkins said the Rhode Island Department […]Read More

Delegation requests expeditious review of economic assistance to RI small businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo sent a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting the agency to expeditiously review applications for economic assistance and provide updates on its efforts to deliver federal […]Read More

Infrastructure Changes to Reduce Traffic, Improve Safety and Support Neighbors and Local Businesses PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced Providence’s comprehensive impact mitigation plan to reduce traffic, improve safety, prevent additional damage to local streets and alleviate the burden the Washington Bridge closure is having on our neighbors and local businesses. The […]Read More