AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBusiness Climate: Rhode Island’s new Zoom Prospector tool lets companies search available sites by location, size and property type, aiming to make the state easier to choose for investment and expansion. Utilities: Block Island’s utility district is proposing a 13.2% rate increase to help fund capital projects, including poles and transformers. Providence Investment: Avatar Financial Group provided a $6.45 million bridge loan for the acquisition of Hotel Providence; the new owner plans an initial $1 million guest-room refresh while considering a boutique brand. Naval Economy: NOAA’s Atlantic fleet command is slated to move to Newport in January, to a $147 million complex at Naval Station Newport. Workforce: One in three Rhode Island skilled-trades workers is over 55, underscoring the need to train new workers; CCRI has launched HVAC and heat-pump training.
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