Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
State of Rhode Island
RI Commerce is the state’s lead economic development agency, delivering incentives, financing, and business support to spur investment and job growth.
Official website ↗Programs & Incentives
Annual redeemable tax credits for companies that create new full-time jobs above a required threshold.
Gap-financing tax credits for real estate development projects that would not proceed without support.
Loans and credit support delivered through partner lenders to help small businesses access capital.
Investment in university-linked research campuses and startup support to grow innovation industries.
Discretionary funding to close financing gaps on high-impact projects that deliver strong economic returns.
Economic Briefings
This week in Rhode Island
Seven days to 7 September 2026
Nothing from Rhode Island cleared the development threshold this week. That is what was read, not what exists — the source register says which feeds we can reach.