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This Solicitation opportunity from Rhode Island was posted on February 29, 2024. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

RFP-Understanding the Needs of Second Stage Food Businesses in Rhode Island

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RI Commerce Corporation RFP-2333State & Local

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The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive feasibility and needs assessment focused on second stage food businesses within the state. This initiative aligns with Rhode Island’s Food Strategy, Relish Rhody, and the broader economic development plan, Ocean State Accelerates, both of which emphasize the importance of supporting scaling food enterprises as a key growth area. The selected firm will analyze the current landscape, identify barriers and opportunities for these businesses to expand, and provide strategic insights to foster their growth and sustainability in Rhode Island. The project is officially titled "Understanding the Needs of Second Stage Food Businesses in Rhode Island" and is part of a solicitation process with a response deadline of March 29, 2024. The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation aims to leverage this assessment to inform future economic development efforts, enhance support structures for food businesses, and strengthen the state’s food industry cluster. The contract is open to qualified organizations and is managed by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, with additional details available through the state's procurement portal.

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RFP-2333 Understanding Needs of Second Stage Food Businesses in Rhode Island

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AgencyRhode Island Commerce Corporation
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The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (“Corporation”) seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide a State-level feasibility and needs assessment of second stage food businesses. Rhode Island’s Food Strategy, Relish Rhody and the State’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, Ocean State Accelerates, have identified the growing cluster of scaling food businesses as a strategic investment priority. The selected proposer will assist the Corporation by identifying challenges and opportunities for “second stage” food businesses to grow and thrive in the State.

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