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[mental757]

PROJO:  "A new port of entry"

http://www.projo.com...SM4.d5bc6a.html

I couldn't find a thread for the various happenings here (besides the gateway project).

Edited by mental757, 24 January 2007 - 11:38 AM.

[mental757]

PROJO: "Guard revs up to build bigger airport at Quonset"

http://www.projo.com...d.75a1b5aa.html

[Frankie811]

A Florida developer has received preliminary approval to construct a $150-million shipbuilding and repair yard on 43 acres at Quonset Point. http://www.projo.com...BU.270a8de.html

[mental757]

PBN:  "Luxury shipyard planned at Quonset"

http://www.pbn.com/stories/26036.html

[MikeR]

mental757, on Jun 25 2007, 01:18 PM, said:

PBN:  "Luxury shipyard planned at Quonset"

http://www.pbn.com/stories/26036.html

That looks to be a good use for the former carrier piers.  RIEDC should court this project heavily.

[Lone Ranger]

It's also a wise project in light of the owner of Carnegie Abbey's plans for a big first-class marina in Portsmouth.

[Frankie811]

Florida developer Island Global Yachting has said it picked Quonset Point as the potential site of a massive shipbuilding and repair yard because of Rhode Island’s long-established marine industry and a labor pool of nearly 10,000 skilled workers.

[mental757]

PROJO:  "Rolling out of Quonset"

http://www.projo.com...RK.266cf3f.html

[matt]

mental757, on Aug 11 2007, 09:13 AM, said:

PROJO:  "Rolling out of Quonset"

http://www.projo.com...RK.266cf3f.html

Seems unfortunate ironic that the investment in rail is being used to bring in more cars.

[Cotuit]

matt, on Aug 13 2007, 01:19 PM, said:

Seems unfortunate ironic that the investment in rail is being used to bring in more cars.

Yes I was thinking how nice it would be if our one glimmer of economic development down there wasn't related to automobiles.

[basachs]

Well personally I would like to see RI buy more Hummers so they can tow trains around.

[mental757]

PBN:  "RIAC gives tentative OK to Quonset megayacht plans"

http://www.pbn.com/stories/26827.html

[mental757]

PBN:  "QDC: Port of Davisville poised for shipping boom"

http://www.pbn.com/stories/27322.html

[mental757]

PROJO:  "Port of Davisville is on track"

http://www.projo.com...4P.25d87fa.html

[mental757]

another economy type boosting proposal:

PROJO:  "Ethanol refinery proposed at Quonset"

http://www.projo.com...BN.278d26e.html

[mental757]

PROJO:  "Ethanol Plant at Quonset Faces Several Hurdles"

http://www.projo.com...1G.2de3a12.html

[Frankie811]

Saul Kaplan: Forget about Quonset container port.

[QDC]

The Quonset Development Corp. has an e-mail newsletter about the business park that it sends out to over 2,000 readers. We've included the text of the latest version below. We hope you find it useful and informative. If you would like to sign up to receive the e-news, please let us know at Quonset@nharbor.com.


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December 2007
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Legislators Take a Fresh Look at Quonset
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And Like What They See

State Representatives John McCauley (D-Providence) and Peter Palumbo (D-Cranston) were joined recently on a tour of Quonset by state Senator Paul Moura (D-East Providence) hosted by QDC's Chief Operating Officer Steve King.  The three legislators came away impressed, and mildly surprised, at the progress in the park, said all three in a joint statement.

"Many people don't realize that Quonset is home to 158 businesses and that 8,200  people work there," said Rep. Palumbo.  "There is over $320 million in private investment now being planned."

Rep. McCauley added "People ask me what is happening at Quonset. The answer is: a great deal - with much more on the way."

"Clearly, there is momentum at Quonset," Sen. Moura added.

The legislators' tour received coverage in Sunday's Providence Journal.
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Media Highlights Progress at Quonset, Next Steps

The North-East Independent recently published an in-depth story about growing investment at Quonset and continued progress in infrastructure improvements.

According to the paper, Quonset "has quietly burgeoned into an economic engine that could play a large part in fueling the state's economy into the future. "One element of those infrastructure improvements, the demolition of the last of the old Navy barracks , received widespread media coverage, including this story in Saturday's Journal.  
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QDC and NK Chamber Renew, Strengthen Ties

QDC's Steve King has joined the Board of Directors of the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, renewing ties between the local group and the business park.

"The Chamber has been a big supporter of our efforts over the years," said King. "I'm looking forward to finding more ways that we can collaborate."

"Over the years the general managers of Quonset have served on the Chamber board  and we welcome this connection once again," said Chamber Executive Director Karla Driscoll.

The Chamber also recently hosted the first in a series of 'Leadership Luncheons' with business owners and officers of Quonset-based businesses.
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Gateway Gets the OK from QDC Board

The Gateway project received its final OK from the QDC Board of Directors at its  December 10th board meeting, and preliminary site work is underway.  The approved designs are for office buildings along Post Road, an open air center with community space and offices above retail shops and for the Kohl's Store.  The designs, which are fashioned in a New England village style are the result of extensive collaboration between QDC, New Boston Development Partners, the State Wide Planning Council, and representatives from the Town of North Kingstown.

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[Griswald]

The firm I work for is coming up with the design for a small conference center building for the QDC, if it's allowed I'll see if I can post a rendering.

[mental757]

PROJO:  "Panel’s goal: Boost shipping at Quonset"

http://www.projo.com...79.1abf0e3.html