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Rhode Island: A great place to live and work

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Since its founding in 1636 by a dissident preacher named Roger Williams, Rhode Island has been a bastion of religious and political freedom. Appropriately known as the "Ocean State," Rhode Island has more than four hundred miles of pristine coastline featuring one hundred public and private beaches. Because the state is so small and housing so affordable, it's possible to live close to the water and work just about everywhere in the state with no more than a 25 minute drive to work. In fact, the average commute to work in Rhode Island is only 15 minutes.

Providence, the capitol city, is located in the middle of the highest concentration of colleges and universities in the United States, including Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. The arts thrive in Rhode Island, with acclaimed theaters, music, and museums.

Brown University Human Resources

Census and Demographic Information

Economy and Trends

Find RI.Com: Rhode Island's Online Magazine

Go Providence

Government Structure

Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce

Lifespan Career Opportunities

Money Magazine: Best Places to Live: Providence, RI

Moving to Rhode Island

Providence Journal

Providence Tourism Council

Rhode Island Department of Health, Human Resources

Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Minority Health

Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation

Rhode Island Government:  Living in RI

Rhode Island State Homepage

RI Roads Magazine

RI.gov: Rhode Island Government

Visit Rhode Island