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 […]
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, […]