RELEASE: RI leaders celebrate opening of new Quonset pier
QUONSET, R.I. – Federal, state and local leaders joined the Quonset Development Corporation today for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Port of Davisville’s Terminal 5 Pier and Blue Economy Support Docks, the first new pier built at Quonset in almost 70 years. The Terminal 5 Pier offers specialized berthing spaces […]
RELEASE: Reed, McKee & RI Officials Lead Ribbon Cutting for New State-of-the-Art Air National Guard HQ at Quonset
QUONSET, RI – Federal, state, local, and military officials joined the Rhode Island Air National Guard today to celebrate the grand opening of the new 143rd Airlift Wing headquarters at Quonset Air National Guard Base. The modern 43,000-square-foot facility replaces the Wing’s previous headquarters, originally constructed in 1941, with a state-of-the-art command center that can help […]
Missing Move project will improve highway access to Quonset
Quonset’s convenient, easy-to-access location is a key to our success. More than 14,000 people come to work here each day, and a new construction project is about to make the Business Park even easier to reach. We recently joined Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island’s congressional delegation to break ground on the “Missing Move’ project […]
North Kingstown Fire Dept. trains at the Port of Davisville
As Rhode Island’s only public port, the Port of Davisville receives cargo from all sorts of maritime vessels, including hundreds of car carrier ships each year. These ships can dock for multiple days at a time and are a near-constant fixture at the port, so it’s important that local EMS personnel are familiar with how […]
Quonset’s wastewater treatment efforts recognized by industry leaders
Quonset’s wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) treats about 800,000 gallons of industrial wastewater per day, removing contaminants and delivering clean, safe water back to Narragansett Bay. Our WWTF staff works hard to keep the plant running efficiently and effectively, and their efforts have been recognized once again. Last month, the Rhode Island Clean Water Association awarded […]
Energy efficiency partnership creates savings
In 2025, QDC celebrates the sixth year of our partnership with Rhode Island Energy. We continue to work together to help all Quonset businesses operate efficiently and sustainably. To date, this initiative has helped save over $5M on electric and gas bills. We continue to find opportunities as technology changes, operations evolve and new customers […]
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 […]