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 […]
Tenth, and final, Flex Industrial building approved by QDC Board
Quonset’s successful flex industrial campus, established in 2017, fills a void in the commercial real estate sector by providing modern industrial and warehouse space for growing businesses. When completed, the campus will be comprised of 10 buildings totaling 335,000 square feet of industrial and office space. “Many New England businesses have outgrown their current […]
Seaview Railroad celebrates record-breaking year
Seaview Railroad broke its annual record for rail car volume at Quonset Business Park by moving 7,513 rail cars in 2023. Seaview hauls a variety of raw materials and finished products to and from Quonset businesses before connecting to railroads throughout the region. A legacy of Quonset’s origins as a U.S. Navy base, Seaview operates […]
Governor McKee highlights Quonset in annual State of the State address
Gov. Dan McKee highlighted the investments Rhode Island has made in Quonset’s success, including at the Port of Davisville, in his recent State of the State address. As one of the Top 10 auto importers in North America, the Port of Davisville imports more than 200,000 cars each year and supports more than 1,600 local […]
Steven J. King is recognized for environmental excellence at Quonset
The New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) has awarded Steven J. King, P.E., the Elizabeth A. Cutone Executive Leadership Award for executive leadership of an environmentally focused organization. As managing director of the Quonset Development Corporation, King has overseen the successful implementation of major projects related to water, stormwater and wastewater utility management. Under his […]
Quonset Highlights in 2023: New Construction, Port of Davisville Investments, and Offshore Wind Development
Momentum at Quonset continued throughout 2023. Within the Business Park, work began on over 465,000 square feet of new construction, representing over $361 million in private investment. “With over 13,000 jobs at more than 225 companies, Quonset is the leading engine of job creation and economic development in Rhode Island,” said Governor Dan McKee. “My Administration has […]
Gov. McKee Joins Wind Energy Execs, Labor and Community Leaders at Quonset to Highlight Progress on Revolution Wind
Governor Dan McKee joined local leaders and joint venture partners Ørsted and Eversource today at Quonset to celebrate progress on the first utility-scale offshore wind project serving Rhode Island and Connecticut. Revolution Wind’s underground transmission cable will come ashore at the Business Park. From there, it will deliver energy from the wind farm to the electric grid following […]