AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOffshore Wind: Revolution Wind is now fully operational, delivering power to Rhode Island and Connecticut. The 704-megawatt project is built to serve more than 350,000 homes and has supported thousands of regional jobs. Household Costs: Rhode Island heating oil jumped nearly 66% year over year, prompting community groups to brace for a surge in requests for heating aid. Economic Outlook: The state’s revenue forecast rose by $109 million, but leaders are cautious; URI economist Leonard Lardaro says Rhode Island’s economy had a breakout performance in September. Business Investment: FM is moving its global headquarters to downtown Providence from Johnston, while BayCoast Bank raised $91 million in a public offering. Workforce and Opportunity: Rhode Island’s minority business enterprise program reached its highest level in 40 years. Hospitality: The Rhode Island Hospitality Association bought a former manufacturing building on Friendship Street for $1.8 million, with plans for a training center and restaurant incubator; the multimillion-dollar redevelopment still depends on fundraising.
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