The Rhode Island Commerce Company’s new president and chief working officer will carry with him a wealth of expertise in each enterprise improvement and authorities, Gov. Dan McKee’s workplace stated right this moment.
Jim Bennett, a Brown College graduate who has served in a wide range of management positions, together with govt vice chairman of Prospect Medical Holding, was appointed to the place.
As director of financial improvement for the Metropolis of Windfall, Bennett performed a key position within the improvement of Arcade Windfall, the Windfall G, and South Avenue Touchdown, amongst different public-private initiatives. He has additionally served in management positions within the non-public sector, together with founding and working a number of start-up corporations throughout a wide range of industries.
“I welcome Jim to the Rhode Island Commerce Company and look ahead to listening to his concepts as we proceed the nice work already being finished by the staff,” Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner stated. “Jim brings many years of expertise that may help Commerce on our mission to make Rhode Island a premier place to dwell and do enterprise.”
Bennett, a Brown College graduate, has additionally served as chairman of the Rhode Island Conference Heart Authority.
“I’m excited to go to work on behalf of our state, utilizing my enterprise expertise and former time in authorities to assist enhance financial progress and create extra good-paying jobs,” Bennett stated. “I look ahead to digging into the brand new problem and collaborating with Governor McKee and Secretary Tanner to make a distinction.”
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