Five Questions with Chelsea Siefert, Quonset’s new COO
Quonset’s new Chief Operating Officer Chelsea Siefert recently spoke with Providence Business News about her top priorities in her new role. Siefert shared her vision for the future of Quonset, including the Port of Davisville’s $234.5 million dollar master plan that includes critical new offshore wind infrastructure, and continuing to help Quonset businesses grow at the Park. […]
Thousands of Autos Arrive in One Day
Quonset’s Port of Davisville continues to thrive as one of North America’s Top Ten auto importers, driving jobs and tax revenue for Rhode Island. On September 12, two NYK Line ships – the Capricornus Leader and the Oceanus Leader – arrived at the Port and offloaded more than 5,000 brand-new Subaru vehicles. The cars were […]
State Senators Tour Business Park
QDC Managing Director Steven King welcomed State Senator Alana DiMario (North Kingstown, Narragansett, New Shoreham), along with her colleagues, Senate Majority Leader Ryan Pearson and Senators Hanna Gallo, John Burke, Dawn Euer, Matt LaMountain, and David Tikoian for a tour of the Business Park. The Senate delegation received a briefing on Quonset’s world-class infrastructure and […]
Reopening the Seabee Chapel in the Pines
During World War II, Quonset was home to a U.S. Naval base which was the original home of the U.S. Naval Construction Battalion, known as the “Fighting Seabees.” For decades, Seabees and their families were married and baptized children in the “Chapel in the Pines.” They gathered to worship, and they prayed for safe deployments […]
East Bay legislators tour Business Park
QDC Managing Director Steven King and State Representative Julie Casimiro (North Kingstown) welcomed State Representatives Jennifer Boylan (Barrington, Riverside) and Michelle McGaw (Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton) for a tour of the Business Park this week, showcasing Quonset’s world-class infrastructure and successful companies. The group visited the bustling J. Goodison Co. shipyard and viewed Regent Craft’s […]
Quonset’s award-winning wastewater treatment facility protects Narragansett Bay and the environment
Steven King’s most recent column in the New England Real Estate Journal highlights the benefits of Quonset’s award-winning wastewater treatment facility. Quonset’s wastewater collection system and treatment facility have the capacity, assets, and staffing that allow industrial companies to thrive here. The wastewater system is comprised of 20 miles of gravity sewer lines and force mains and […]
Quonset launches new, user-friendly website
Quonset Development Corporation is proud to provide world-class infrastructure throughout the business park — and starting this month, that includes our online infrastructure. Our new, user-friendly website is now live! The redesigned Quonset.com transparently delivers the information you need about our streamlined permitting processes, state-of-the-art infrastructure, amenities and utilities, and procurement opportunities. Everything you need to know […]
Chelsea Siefert Assumes New Role as QDC’s Chief Operating Officer
Chelsea Siefert has been promoted to the role of QDC’s Chief Operating Officer after four successful years as Quonset’s Director of Planning and Development. As COO, she will continue to serve as the liaison between QDC and its over 200 companies, developers, regulatory agencies and our partners in local, state and federal government. Chelsea has played […]
Enjoy Quonset’s Public Spaces This Summer
Quonset Business Park has hundreds of acres dedicated to recreation, preserving our rich history and protected open spaces. Now that it’s officially summer, there’s no better time to take advantage of the amenities that Quonset has to offer. Quonset has four public beaches where visitors can take in the magic of Narragansett Bay. Blue Beach […]
Quonset Generates $5.9 Billion in Economic Revenue in 2022
Steven King’s most recent column in the New England Real Estate Journal highlights Quonset’s role as a leading engine of economic development in Rhode Island. In 2022, Quonset generated $5.9 billion in economic activity (that’s 8.3% of Rhode Island’s GDP), including $1.72 billion in household income for Rhode Island families. Meanwhile, private-sector jobs here pay […]