Partner profiles
Christian Cowan
Executive Director, URI Research Foundation
“Grow Blue, made possible by Compete RI, has unlocked a growth opportunity for the next generation of Rhode Islanders through the sustainable use of the ocean and our water assets to create a resilient economy and well-paying jobs. Rhode Island has the chance to distinguish itself and emerge as a global leader in climate and national security initiatives, with Grow Blue marking the beginning of this differentiation journey.”
Within the Action Plan, Grow Blue presents ideas, actions, and strategies to ensure that the blue economy is an opportunity for all of Rhode Island by the year 2030. With the potential to add 54,000 jobs in blue industries by then, collaboration and open communication are vital to ensuring a bright blue future. Grow Blue is dedicated to making this happen.
April Brown
Organizational Steward (Director), Racial and Environmental Justice Committee
“Compete RI is doing the very important work of connecting people and organizations across the state and removing silos. To give the community insight into what is happening at the federal level, and to involve the state at the town and city level is a necessary task for Rhode Island to succeed, and Compete RI's collaborative efforts are making this possible.”