Governor Chafee joined with state officials and local business leaders to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new Wide World of Indoor Sports facility in the Quonset Business Park. The new multi-use health and wellness sports complex is expected to create approximately 85 new full- and part-time jobs when completed.
Construction of the facility is a result of the successful partnership between the company, Quonset Development Corporation (QDC), Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), Rhode Island District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Bank Newport, and the Ocean State Business Development Authority (OSBDA). The complex is the first parcel to be leased and developed under QDC’s new “Site Readiness” program which streamlines and expedites permitting in order to provide pad-ready sites within the business park. DEM worked with QDC to ensure that permits were issued to meet environmental requirements in a timely manner to begin development. Financing for the complex was secured through the SBA, Bank Newport and OSBDA.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Governor Chafee Celebrates Opening of Nina’s House for Rhode Island Families
Governor Chafee celebrated the opening of Nina’s House, a property purchased by the Nina Foundation to provide a welcoming space for families to rebuild relationships, on February 15.
The Nina Foundation was established in 2003 in memory of “Nina” Sullivan Bertuglio by her family to offer support to children in need. Nina dedicated her life to her family and to helping children, and members of her family started the Nina Foundation to honor her legacy.
“I want to thank the Nina Foundation for all of their excellent work on behalf of young people and families throughout our state, and for making Nina’s House possible. I am sure that Nina Sullivan Bertuglio would be very proud of her family and proud to see the accomplishment that we are celebrating today – this fantastic homelike space where families can spend time together,” said Governor Chafee at the event.
The Nina Foundation was established in 2003 in memory of “Nina” Sullivan Bertuglio by her family to offer support to children in need. Nina dedicated her life to her family and to helping children, and members of her family started the Nina Foundation to honor her legacy.
“I want to thank the Nina Foundation for all of their excellent work on behalf of young people and families throughout our state, and for making Nina’s House possible. I am sure that Nina Sullivan Bertuglio would be very proud of her family and proud to see the accomplishment that we are celebrating today – this fantastic homelike space where families can spend time together,” said Governor Chafee at the event.
Governor Chafee Tours Expanding Rhode Island Business
On February 15, Governor Chafee toured Rhode Island business PolyWorks, Inc., a North Smithfield-based company that has grown from 34 employees to 90 employees in just one year. PolyWorks, Inc. manufactures a range of products made from foams, gels, and adhesives.
The company is planning to move from two twelve-hour shifts to three twelve-hour shifts in order to keep up with product demand. The Governor, who toured the facility along with representatives from the Governor’s Workforce Board and the Department of Labor and Training, met with employees of PolyWorks, Inc. as they worked.
“The success of Rhode Island businesses like PolyWorks, Inc. sends a positive message for the future of our state’s economic development,” said Governor Chafee.
The Governor has made a commitment to the kind of job creation that PolyWorks, Inc. has demonstrated and will continue to make it a priority in his administration.
The company is planning to move from two twelve-hour shifts to three twelve-hour shifts in order to keep up with product demand. The Governor, who toured the facility along with representatives from the Governor’s Workforce Board and the Department of Labor and Training, met with employees of PolyWorks, Inc. as they worked.
“The success of Rhode Island businesses like PolyWorks, Inc. sends a positive message for the future of our state’s economic development,” said Governor Chafee.
The Governor has made a commitment to the kind of job creation that PolyWorks, Inc. has demonstrated and will continue to make it a priority in his administration.
February 15, 2012
Governor Chafee takes a tour of PolyWorks in North Smithfield, a design and manufacturing company working with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training to create skilled manufacturing jobs. Pictured left is Roger LaFlamme, Vice President of PolyWorks. At center is Rick Brooks, Executive Director of the Governor’s Workforce Board.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
February 14, 2012
Governor Chafee tours the Veterans Administration Hospital in Providence with Jennifer Ector, Nurse Manager on floor 5B, and Medical Center Director Vincent Ng.
February 14, 2012
Governor Chafee, flanked by Colonel Steven O'Donnell, left, and State Fire Marshal John Chartier, right, participates in the unveiling of a new advance bomb truck, a piece of life saving equipment that will assist the Division of the State Fire Marshal.
Governor Chafee Meets with Amica Customer Service Training Team
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| This dedicated team at Amica volunteered their time to train employees at the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles as part of Governor Chafee's continued efforts to make a fast, friendly DMV. Thank you Amica! |
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