The Port of Davisville welcomed R.I. Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (near left) yesterday, giving her an in-depth look at the Port's operations and the ways Question 7 would prepare the Port and R.I. for the 21st-century economy.
If approved, Question 7 would give Rhode Island the tools it needs to prepare for the growing offshore wind industry, expand existing port businesses that currently support nearly 1,700 jobs, and replicate the success of Quonset’s model for new companies across the State.
During her visit, Secretary Gorbea saw the completed east face of Pier 2 and ongoing construction on the south face. She also saw hundreds of automobiles delivered to the Port of Davisville from around the world waiting to be processed by North Atlantic Distribution, the port’s largest employer. Nearly 100 Rhode Island companies and service providers do business at the Port.
Gorbea urged Rhode Islanders to vote in the upcoming election next Tuesday and say "Yes" to Question 7.
For more information on Question 7 and the Port of Davisville, visit www.Quonset7.com.