Granny Squibb's Organic Iced Tea makes organic, vegan, gluten free, non-gmo, preservative free, and kosher certified New England Style Iced Tea. Our ethos is centered around supporting our community and we do that by pledging a portion of our proceeds to our non-profit partners throughout New England, supporting organizations that are fighting for social justice and equity in our state, and by providing direct access to our customers for support through our campaign, If We Can, We Will. 

Kelley McShane, CEO states, "SupplyRI is an important organization for RI Producers for networking and communications, funding, and general support. We are lucky to have this resource in our state". 

Commerce RI has been an invaluable source of relevant, up-to-date information about the ever-changing Rhode Island Business landscape. It has allowed us to take advantage of time-sensitive opportunities, and given us valuable information leading to more effective and efficient ways of doing business in Rhode Island!

Rhode Island will be getting a major federal financial award courtesy of the Biden administration’s State Small Business Credit Incentive. This historic investment in small businesses from the Biden Administration will help us reach that goal,” said Governor Dan McKee. The state is approved for up to $61.7 million, and will be distributed under three programs:

1. Capital Access Program
2. Loan Participation Program
3. Equity/Venture Capital Program.

"Small businesses are the backbone of our state's economy. As Secretary of Commerce, I recognize that access to capital is often a major hurdle for businesses seeking to grow and create jobs. That's why these SSBCI funds are a crucial resource," said Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner. "With these funds, we will create effective financing programs that address the unique needs of small businesses, including those that have historically faced barriers to accessing capital. I encourage all small business owners, including minority-owned and women-owned businesses, to explore the opportunities offered by these funds."

McKee Administration Announces Application for Technical Assistance Vendors

Approved vendors will provide small businesses with technical assistance services to help stabilize, strengthen, and scale their business

Governor Dan McKee announced the opening of the first phase of applications for the RI Rebounds Technical Assistance Program, managed by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and implemented by Skills for Rhode Island’s Future. 

The first phase of applications is open to professionals who wish to serve as technical assistance vendors. The program is seeking vendors to support small businesses in the following areas:

• Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Legal Advice & Services

• Marketing, Communications, Branding & Public Relations

• Customer Data & User Experience Analytics

• Strategic & Business Planning

• Human Resources & Payroll Services

• Information & Computer Technology (IT)

• Website Development Support

• Business Funding Pitch & Grant Writing

• Supply Chain & Procurement

• E-Commerce

“One of Rhode Island’s great economic advantages is how tight-knit and cooperative our small business community is. The Technical Assistance Program leans in to that by connecting entrepreneurs facing challenges with other local businesses who can help,” said Lt. Governor Sabina Matos. “I encourage anyone with a passion for helping their fellow small business owners succeed to consider this opportunity.” 

VENDOR Request for Qualifications (RFQ) end April 30th!

Press Release Here

Commerce RI: RI Rebound Ventilation Program

The Rhode Island Rebounds Ventilation Program is a statewide effort to improve indoor air quality in an effort to reduce the transmission rate of COVID-19 and support small businesses recovery.

• Small businesses are eligible to receive up to $10,000 in reimbursement from the RI Rebounds Ventilation Program
• Small businesses may only receive $10,000 in total across the RI Rebounds Ventilation Program and the RI Rebounds Take It Outside Program
• Small businesses may only receive $20,000 in total across the following RI Rebounds programs (Ventilation, Take It Outside, Technical Assistance, and Small Business Direct Grant)
• For more information on the funding caps, please refer to the FAQ.

Newport picked as new site for NOAA regional HQ

The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will station a new Marine Operations Center for the Atlantic in Rhode Island. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed said the site will bring around 200 jobs and fleets of research vessels to Rhode Island.

“This is a major win for Rhode Island and our Blue Economy that will help NOAA improve mission fulfillment while achieving savings through consolidation and enhancing collaboration with the Navy, URI, the Coast Guard, and leading ocean scientists and marine businesses,” Reed said in a statement. “This move will create economic, research, and education opportunities for the federal government and Rhode Island.”

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Through a Real Jobs RI grant, WindWinRI is offering a week-long course on a monthly basis for a total of 48 adults (8 students per class) who live in Rhode Island and are interested in obtaining a SPRAT Certification.

• March 27-31 - almost full
• April 24-28 - open
• May 8-12 - open
• June 5-9 - open

A SPRAT certification provides instant recognition and credibility for the Technicians who carry it, and the companies who invest in it. Visit WinWindRI for more information.

CHIPS for America is pleased to announce the first funding opportunity for its incentives program, which aims to catalyze long-term economically sustainable growth in the domestic semiconductor industry in support of U.S. economic and national security.

CHIPS Incentives Program – Commercial Fabrication Facilities Notice of Funding Opportunity

This funding opportunity seeks applications for projects to construct, expand, or modernize commercial facilities for the front- and back-end fabrication of leading-edge, current-generation, and mature-node semiconductors. Two additional funding opportunities—for materials and manufacturing equipment facilities, and for research and development facilities—will be announced later this year.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning March 31, 2023

Rhode Island Clean Energy Internship Program

The RI Clean Energy Internship Program is designed to help provide internship opportunities in clean energy careers, ranging across direct construction, engineering, research, solar, energy efficiency and more! Students will be able to professionally develop under the mentorship of an industry partner to combat real world problems in energy and the environment.

Inquire if you are a company that is:

• Currently looking for an intern?
• Involved in the clean energy industry?

The Clean Energy Internship Program reimburses participating host companies for up to TWO interns, at $13/hr, at 40 hours per week for 12 weeks. That's $6,240 per intern, and $12,480 per company!

Applications for the summer 2023 round are due by Friday, April 14, 2023.

April 18 & 19 (virtual) & April 27 & 28 (in-person)

Since the first gathering in 2015, the Northeast Farm to Institution Summit has become a seminal event for communities working to transform our regional food system in partnership with schools, hospitals, colleges, correctional facilities, and other institutions.

This year’s theme highlights the humanity in our farm to institution work. We honor, understand, and build connections between the people who power our food system. It is through the power of people - our ideas, efforts, and collaborations - that we will address urgent issues like climate change, wealth inequality, and racism. We recognize the impact of the institutional sector on the food system, in procurement, investment, research, education and care. And we recognize the important roles we each play in building a more just, equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system for all.

Two full days of virtual programming via our event platform Whova (access on a computer or mobile device) PLUS two days of in-person networking and gathering at Farm Fresh Rhode Island in Providence, RI.