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, […]
Quonset achieves major milestone
Quonset recently passed the 14,000 job milestone, with the addition of new manufacturing, green energy and port jobs, among other sectors. Only 14 months after celebrating its 13,000th job, the Business Park is now home to 14,379 jobs at 239 companies. “This key milestone wouldn’t be possible without the support of all our many partners in […]
QDC announces first ever Employee of the Month
Congratulations to the Quonset Development Corporation’s very first Employee of the Month – Eric Perreault! Eric serves as Pier Master at the Port of Davisville, where he carries out the safety and security protocols required by the U.S. Coast Guard. Last month, when a line handler fell from Pier 1 into 40-degree water, Eric sprang […]
