Statement from Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Regarding the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation

Yesterday, Keith Stokes offered his resignation as Executive Director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC), which I accepted.

I thank Keith for his service to Rhode Island, not only at the helm of the EDC, but also as a former Board member of that agency and as the long-time Executive Director of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce.

Keith is committed to seeing Rhode Island succeed and I am confident that he will continue to be very involved in the state he loves.