Mission Statement: Under the aegis of the Town Administrator the Tiverton Economic Development Commission acts to plan for and promote business and commercial development to increase the town tax base and employment in concert with the Town Comprehensive Plan. The commission acts as a liaison with the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation and Newport County Chamber of Commerce to affect state plans on the local level; assists town businesses in accessing benefits associated with the Enterprise Zone; provide tax incentives and low cost loans or grants for business startup, expansion and relocation.

The Economic Development Commission (EDC) for Tiverton represents a private/public partnership between the elected officials and business community to foster and promote the economic growth of the Town of Tiverton  The business climate encourages new business and industry to locate to Tiverton and supports the continued success of existing business and industry. There is a positive attitude toward growth.You are invited to learn more about our area, a growing market place offering a lower cost of doing business and providing great business opportunities.

To help us further support the success of businesses in Tiverton, please take a few minutes to take our online EDC Business Survey.  We count on your feedback, comments and suggestions.

 

Announcements

News Items To Be Published The following item a new feature of the EDC website. Messages of this nature and additional Economic Development news items will be published here on a recurring basis.