RI Commerce Secretary Steps Down to Lead Nonprofit

RI commerce secretary steps down to lead nonprofit

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Liz Tanner will be ending her time with the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation at the beginning of next month. In an announcement on Tuesday morning, Gov. Dan McKee shared that Tanner stepped down from her role as Secretary of Commerce to head Ocean State 2026, a new nonprofit focused on "maximizing the economic opportunities" next year's World Cup matches at nearby Gillette Stadium will bring to Rhode Island. "It has be…

Liz Tanner Steps Down as Commerce Secretary to Lead Rhode Island's World Cup Economic Effort - Newport Buzz

Newport Buzz Liz Tanner Steps Down as Commerce Secretary to Lead Rhode Island’s World Cup Economic Effort In a move to boost tourism and business, Governor Dan McKee announced the creation of Ocean State 2026, a new nonprofit organization focused on preparing Rhode Island for the economic windfall expected from next year’s World Cup. Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner will step down from her cabinet role to become Executive Director of t…

New state nonprofit launched to help Rhode Island score big in 2026 World Cup

Rhode Island officials have launched a new nonprofit, Ocean State 2026, to take advantage of tourism during the 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, pictured. (Photo by Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current)State officials are forming a new nonprofit to help maximize local tourism and economic development for the state from the 2026 World Cup, which includes matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Ocean State 202…