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Warwick’s central location provides access to over 300,000 metro area residents in a 10-mile radius. In fact, two thirds of New England’s total population of 8.7 million people is within a 75-mile radius. That includes 65 percent of the region’s manufacturers of plastics, chemicals, communications equipment, and electrical machinery.

Warwick Means Business
Warwick is proud to be a progressive community that is willing to work with developers and business leaders to foster a business-friendly environment. Another indication of that commitment is the fact that Warwick maintains a bond rating that is one of the highest of any community in Rhode Island. The City’s Department of Tourism Cultureand Development serves as a resource for businesses looking to open, expand, or re-locate to Warwick. From identifying available properties to serving as a liaison with both municipal and state regulatory agencies, the staff of the Department helps make your business transition to Warwick a successful one.

The 10 top largest employers in Warwick are:

  • Kent Hospital
  • Metropolitan Life Insurance
  • United Parcel Service
  • Kenney Manufacturing
  • JC Penney Co., Inc.
  • New England Institute of Technology
  • West Bay Residential Services
  • Stop & Shop Co., Inc.
  • Wal-Mart
  • Kent County RIARC

 

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