Rhode Island
This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout Rhode Island.
New England: Balancing Business & Beauty
While parts of the New England economy experienced a setback, much like its fall foliage, the region will soon experience a beautiful change.
Post-Pandemic Industrial Parks: Risk-Resilient, Resource Efficient
Industrial parks can mitigate social, health and environmental risks by embracing a resource-efficient eco-industrial concept.
California Tops 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New York round out top 5 states for energy efficiency, Nevada is most improved in annual ACEEE report.
New England: More Than The Sum Of Its Parts
Taken individually each state in New England has a lot to offer, but taken as a region they are a force to be reckoned with.
Rhode Island Responds To COVID-19 Challenges
Rhode Island leaders have taken action to help local businesses, communities and residents face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biotech: Finding The DNA For Success
The integration of artificial intelligence within life sciences is making drug discovery and development more innovative, less labor intensive and more cost-effective, says Deloitte’s annual global outlook.
Pawtucket, RI Launches $400M Economic Development Project
The project will transform Pawtucket’s riverfront with extensive development, including a new United Soccer League (USL) Championship soccer team and stadium.
Editor’s Picks: Business, Industry And Tech Parks
Business, industrial and technology parks increasingly are providing all of the amenities needed to attract and keep a skilled workforce, a top priority for 21st-century growth sectors.
Clean Energy: New York Joins Top 5, Maryland Is Most Improved
Across the U.S, states are promoting clean energy with energy-saving rules for buildings, appliances, and more, according to the 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
New England: A Rising Tide Of Jobs, Wages
All six New England States experienced gains in wages and salaries in 2018, with the income surge averaging more than four percent in 2Q 2018.
STEM Leaders: Moving To The Head Of The Class
The battle for America’s future as a global technology leader is being waged in locations that have initiated innovative programs to increase the number of graduates with STEM skills.
Biotech: Finding The DNA For Growth
Life-changing biotech breakthroughs are poised to move out of the labs and into the marketplace, as the emerging science of genomics uses DNA to customize medicine.
2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year Honorable Mentions
With more than 40 projects to choose from in our 2018 Deal of the Year competition, our judges had to put in overtime to designate 10 worthy recipients of our Honorable Mentions.
Massachusetts, California Continue As Energy Efficiency Leaders
New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, and South Dakota are most improved states, according to ACEEE's 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
New England’s Regional Defense Industry Collaboration
The new organization, funded with a $1.5-million grant from the department of defense, will coordinate the growth of defense-related business across the six-state region.
Editor’s Picks: Incentives
Locations are crafting incentives that target specific growth sectors, provide support for entrepreneurs and attract projects, promising a bevy of high-wage, high-tech new jobs.
Rhode Island: An Engine For Economic Growth
Businesses located within the Quonset Business Park account for 14 percent of Rhode Island’s manufacturing jobs, with another 1,300 coming soon from Electric Boat.
May / June 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 3)
The May / June 2018 Issue features the top workforce training programs and incentives, plus a look at Canada, Nevada, cybersecurity, call centers, and more.
Infosys Chooses Rhode Island For Design And Innovation Hub
The Providence, RI project will create 500 new jobs in Rhode Island by 2022, and is part of the company's overall plan to hire 10,000 American workers.
Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now
From national manufacturing innovation institutes to university-led high-tech clusters and incubators, locations far and wide are stepping up to bring tomorrow’s breakthroughs to today’s market.
Rankings & Awards
March / April 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 2)
Business Facilities' March / April 2022 issue focuses on the global supply chain, logistics, foreign direct investment, industrial parks, manufacturing, life sciences, and more.
Virginia’s El Koubi Accepts 2021 State of the Year—Best Overall Business Climate Award
Business Facilities magazine recognized the Commonwealth of Virginia for its commitment to building a strong business environment in 2021.
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