What's the 'blue economy'? RI turns to the ocean for next wave of economic development
From subs to seagliders to torpedoes electric-powered boats, RI companies are building a cleaner future on − and under − the ...
Joann, fabric and craft chain, closing 500 stores, including Rhode Island location
Joann, the fabric and craft retail chain with more than 800 stores across the country, is closing hundreds of locations, the ...
The Business Journals16d
Seaglider firm Regent breaks ground at Quonset factory
Regent plans to execute a $9 billion order book from aviation and ferry companies across the world. Regent co-founder Billy Thalheimer addressed a large crowd that included Rhode Island's entire ...
AeroTime14d
REGENT breaks ground on new seaglider factory in Rhode Island
US startup REGENT has broken ground on the construction of its new greenfield seaglider factory in Rhode Island.
Why is Big Tech hiring lobbyists in Rhode Island?
TikTok, and Microsoft have all hired local lobbyists in Rhode Island. They’ve got one major goal: kill Governor Dan McKee’s proposed 10 percent digital ad tax.
'It's killing them': This bill would lower Rhode Island Energy's profits. But is it legal?
The bill would cut in half the amount of allowable profit Rhode Island Energy can make off electricity and gas.
The Boston Globe26d
R.I. gets a boost on building a workforce for its nascent blue economy
Cowan said that Rhode Island has in recent years attracted companies that are developing underwater drones, electric powered ocean vehicles, sea floor mapping firms and submarine builders.