Rhode Island Ready funding is still available
The Rhode Island Ready (RI Ready) program, launched as an extension of the successful Quonset Site Readiness model, is helping create new jobs and economic growth by preparing industrial sites for development. Through strategic investments in permitting, infrastructure and site improvements, RI Ready accelerates the timeline for turning underutilized properties into economic generators. With active […]
National recognition for the Port of Davisville
As the state’s only public port, the Port of Davisville plays a critical role in supporting the regional economy and offshore wind.. The Oceantic Network recognized the Port as a key hub for the nation’s blue economy. “The port is transformative for Rhode Island and the nation and the port’s prime location at the mouth […]
Representing Quonset at North Kingstown Day
Quonset is a proud pillar of the North Kingstown community. In commemoration of the town’s 350th anniversary, Port Director Joe Riccio (pictured left) and Director of Engineering & Construction Gregory Coren (pictured right) attended North Kingstown Day at the State House to share news from the Business Park with state legislators and the public, including […]
Quonset adds 255,000 s/f facility for seaglider manufacturer
Rhode Island and industry leaders recently joined the Quonset Development Corporation to celebrate the groundbreaking of REGENT Craft, Inc’s (REGENT) new seaglider manufacturing facility. Currently headquartered at Quonset Business Park, REGENT is pioneering the future of sustainable maritime travel with their all-electric seagliders, new vessels that will drastically reduce the time and cost of costal […]
More space for small business opens at Quonset
The Business Park’s Gateway District is home to retail shops, the Seabee Museum & Memorial Park, small businesses and more. Could it be home to your business, too? Quonset’s newest office building – Gateway Building 6 – is now leasing! The brand-new building offers individual offices, which come furnished and include all utilities, plus the internet and […]
Quonset celebrates wastewater achievement award
Quonset Wastewater Treatment Facility’s (WWTF) new superintendent, David Bruno, has been named New England Water Environment Association’s (NEWEA) Operator of the Year! This award is given to an individual who demonstrates consistently high performance and has made significant contributions to the wastewater field. Under David’s leadership, Quonset WWTF treats an average of 800,000 gallons of wastewater per day, […]
Six years of partnership with Rhode Island Energy
Quonset’s partnership with Rhode Island Energy (RIE) is in its sixth year and continues to advance the goals of maximizing the efficiency and sustainability of all Quonset businesses. To date, RIE has invested more than $7M in energy efficiency projects at Quonset facilities, which has saved more than 26M kilowatt-hours of electricity and 350,000 gas […]
RELEASE: State Senate Confirms Michael Sweeney to Quonset Board of Directors
Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Senate has voted to confirm Gov. Dan McKee’s appointment of Michael Sweeney to the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) Board of Directors. “Our board of directors plays a crucial role in QDC’s mission to drive economic growth, create new jobs and generate a strong tax base for Rhode Island. The […]
RELEASE: Quonset celebrates groundbreaking for new REGENT facility
Quonset, Rhode Island Leaders Kick Off Construction of REGENT’s New Seaglider Manufacturing Facility QUONSET, R.I. – Federal, state and local leaders joined the Quonset Development Corporation today for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction at REGENT Craft, Inc.’s (REGENT) new seaglider manufacturing facility. REGENT, headquartered at Quonset Business Park, will lease an additional […]
Pier 1 South is open for business
As 2024 comes to a close, we are pleased to celebrate another successful year at the Quonset Business Park. Recently, we cut the ribbon to reopen the Port of Davisville’s Pier 1 South Face after 19 months of construction. The project replaced more than 1,500 wooden pilings that had been supporting the pier in Narragansett […]