Quonset COO Chelsea Siefert gives keynote at Commercial Real Estate Summit
QDC Chief Operating Officer Chelsea Siefert (right) gave the keynote address at the New England Real Estate Journal’s 2024 Commercial Real Estate Summit, where she shared the roots of Quonset’s success and the strategic upgrades and expansions happening across the Business Park.“A key element of Quonset’s success is our unique site readiness program which provides […]
Rhode Island Ready funding available for industrial development
In need of economic development tools to draw investment to your community? The Rhode Island Ready program has funding available! This program provides access to an array of services, such as engineering, on-site and off-site improvements and more, designed to create a statewide inventory of pre-permitted properties ready for industrial development. To qualify, one of the […]
All Aboard! Federal, state leaders celebrate major upgrades to rail infrastructure at the Quonset Business Park
QUONSET, R.I. – Federal, state and local leaders joined the Quonset Development Corporation and Seaview Railroad today for a ribbon cutting and train ride to celebrate three recent upgrades to Quonset’s rail infrastructure. Quonset Business Park is home to over 14,000 jobs at 239 companies, including nearly one of every five manufacturing jobs in the […]
Quonset COO Chelsea Siefert is a “Woman to Watch”
QDC’s Chief Operating Officer Chelsea Siefert was named Providence Business News’ Government “Woman to Watch” at this year’s Women in Business awards. “Chelsea is a dedicated public servant and a valued mentor. She is committed to supporting those around her, especially her female colleagues,” said Steven J. King, “Many women don’t ask for what they […]
QDC leadership marks new construction at the Park
Quonset Managing Director Steven J. King, P.E. and QDC’s senior leadership team recently attended back-to-back topping off ceremonies to celebrate the final steel beams being raised at Electric Boat’s latest high-bay manufacturing space and the Rhode Island Air National Guard’s new headquarters facility. Electric Boat’s new construction is expanding the manufacturing facility for the U.S. […]
Quonset: An essential piece of R.I.’s Green Bond
Quonset is a crucial component of Gov. Dan McKee’s proposed Green Bond, which would fund continued expansion at the Port of Davisville – an emerging hub for offshore wind in the North Atlantic. Quonset is already a key “green” asset for Rhode Island. The Business Park is home to nearly 800 acres of open space, […]
Perfect compliance record earns Quonset Wastewater Treatment Facility high honors
Quonset’s Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) took home Rhode Island Clean Water Association’s (RICWA) highest honor. WWTF received the RICWA Platinum Award for a consistent record of 100% permit compliance for three consecutive years. “This honor is a testament to the entire wastewater team and their unwavering commitment to protecting the environment,” said QDC Managing Director […]
Port of Davisville Likely to See 25% Increase in Auto Imports
The Quonset Development Corporation anticipates that auto imports at the Port of Davisville will increase by as much as 25%, or 4,000 vehicles per month, as a result of the realignment of shipping traffic due to the collapse of the Key Bridge outside Baltimore Harbor. QDC Managing Director Steven J. King, P.E. said it was […]
Port of Davisville Director joins U.S. Sen. Whitehouse at National Port Conference
Joe Riccio (right), Port Director at the Port of Davisville, introduced U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (left) for the Senator’s keynote address at the American Association of Port Authorities’ recent legislative event. “Senator Whitehouse has been a consistent and well-known advocate on a number of important issues facing our nation,” Riccio told attendees at the Washington, […]
Quonset is hiring!
There is always something happening at Quonset! We’re seeking general laborers to join our maintenance team. Come to work with more than 14,000 Rhode Islanders and help maintain the Business Park — you’ll never be bored. The position includes a variety of building maintenance tasks, including painting, repair and installation of roofs and plumbing, heating, […]