Rhode Island Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Type of Business, Rhode Island, 2009
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Type of Business
Rhode Island Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Rhode Island counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit Rhode Island counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | Type of Business | Contract Count | $ Amount | Rhode Island | 2009 | -- | 1,143 | $515,282,117 |
Rhode Island | 2009 | Hospital | 2 | $135,530 |
Rhode Island | 2009 | JWOD Participating Nonprofit Agency | 7 | $2,685,386 |
Rhode Island | 2009 | Minority Institution (MI) | 131 | $2,583,156 |
Rhode Island | 2009 | Other Educational Institution | 8 | $66,900 |
Rhode Island | 2009 | Other Nonprofit Institution | 54 | $3,653,344 |
Rhode Island | 2009 | Small Business 8A Firm Performing in the United States | 5 | $776,219 |
Rhode Island | 2009 | Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Performing in the United States | 18 | $376,670 |
Rhode Island | 2009 | State Government Organization | 20 | $2,206,256 |
TOTAL | | | 1,388 | $527,765,578 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:07:17 www.forthecommondefense.org