Rhode Island Commerce | 10,975 followers on LinkedIn. Helping companies land and expand in Rhode Island, we’re the state’s economic development agency. | Rhode Island Commerce is the official economic development organization for the State of Rhode Island. The mission of Rhode Island Commerce is to work with public, private and non-profit partners to create the conditions for businesses in all sectors to thrive and to improve the quality of life for our citizens by promoting the state's long-term economic health and prosperity.