Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is the full-service, official, economic development organization for the state of Rhode Island. The institution provides financing, business development, partnership, workforce development and training, market data, government procurement, international trade and export, site selection and advisory services. It focuses on a consumer product, homeland security, defense, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, information technology, digital media, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality industries. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.