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Working In Providence

Small City, Big Resources

Don't let our size fool you—small is the new big. With all the excitement of a large city, Providence has the resources you need for your business success, along with a lifestyle that makes it a great place to call home. Whether you're in the hospitality, R&D, bio-informatics, arts & culture, design & engineering or green industries, see what we have to offer.

Meeting Your Workforce Needs

Providence alone is home to seven colleges and universities, not counting those that are located within an hour's drive of the City. When combined with the resources of our renowned healthcare institutions and state-of-the-art vocational schools, we can meet your needs for both high-tech workers and skilled labor. Check out Providence's workforce development resources.

Location = Lifestyle

Located at the head of Narragansett Bay, Providence has easy access to all that New England has to offer. With housing options ranging from single-family neighborhoods with in-town convenience to urban lofts, we have something for everyone. If your speed is more country than city, don't worry, you have plenty of options to choose from just minutes from the City – just one of the many benefits of living and working in the smallest state. Add to that our world-class restaurants and theatre, and access to four-season outdoor recreation and you have a place that can't be beat. Learn more about living in Providence.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

If you need to move product or people, we have the means. When it comes to shipping, you have an array of options whether you are interested in water, road or rail:

• ProvPort – The 2nd largest and one of the deepest ports in New England, with a 40-foot channel and 1,000-foot turning basin radius
• Port at Quonset/Davisville, located 20 miles south of Providence via Interstate 95
• Port of Boston, located 50 miles north of the City via Interstate 95
• Providence-Worcester Railroad – your link to the largest inland freight rail hub in the northeast
• Interstates 95 and 195-connecting north and south, east and west

Transporting you and your employees is even easier. Providence is conveniently located in the heart of the northeast corridor, with Amtrak regional and high-speed connections linking you to Boston, New York, Washington D.C. and all points in-between. TF Green Airport, located just 15 minutes from downtown Providence, provides you with both domestic and international connections, and the ease of access that larger airports can only envy. And for easy in-state connections, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority provides transit service state-wide, with its central hub in downtown Providence.

The Right Space to Grow

From old to new and everything in between, Providence offers much in the way of workspace. From historic office buildings and reclaimed industrial mills to modern steel & glass office towers, we have a space that is perfect for you. The best part is that you can have it all—historic charm and cutting-edge technology. With the unlimited bandwidth and cost efficiencies of a 100-mile fiber optic network throughout the Providence area, you won't sacrifice 21st century needs just because you may be located in a 19th century building. Let one of our Business Liaisons help you find the perfect site for your business.