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GoLocalProv | News | NEW: McKee Names DBR Director Tanner New Secretary of Commerce
Monday, June 27, 2022
Liz Tanner. PHOTO: GoLocalProv
Governor Dan McKee on Monday introduced the appointment of Elizabeth M. Tanner, Esq. as Rhode Island’s subsequent Secretary of Commerce.
“Liz is aware of the ins-and-outs of small enterprise and he or she has confirmed she’s going to do what it takes to make Rhode Island a greater place to stay and work,” stated McKee. “When confronted with challenges, Liz has all the time come out on prime. She advocates for coverage that’s environment friendly and outside-the-box and I do know she’s going to get the job executed to proceed Rhode Island’s rising momentum.”
Tanner replaces Stefan Pyror, who’s working for Rhode Island Common Treasurer.
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Tanner has served because the Director of the Division of Enterprise Regulation (DBR) since 2017. In that function, she led the state’s third-largest company income supply in regulating monetary companies, the Hearth Marshal’s Workplace and State Constructing Workplace, business licensing, gaming, hashish and liquor whereas balancing a $25 million funds and over 160 staff. Her efforts within the enterprise group helped generate a number of small enterprise omnibus payments to make it simpler to do enterprise in Rhode Island.
Earlier than becoming a member of DBR, Tanner was the Government Vice President of Shopper Providers at Rhode Island Commerce Company, the place she offered small companies with counseling, assets and incentive merchandise to boost a customer-centric authorities.
“It’s an honor to step into a task that permits me to proceed my ardour in selling the state’s financial and workforce improvement,” stated Tanner. “I’ve been lucky to work alongside Governor McKee in addressing business-related points since he was Lt. Governor. We share the identical dedication to serving to small companies develop within the Ocean State, particularly as we proceed our financial restoration, and I stay up for placing my expertise to work as Commerce Secretary.”
Tanner graduated from the College of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s diploma in Political Science. She earned her Juris Physician from Western New England College College of Legislation, and an Government Schooling Certificates in Strategic Administration of Regulatory and Enforcement Companies from Harvard Kennedy College of Authorities.
She is going to start work with Commerce instantly. Beth Dwyer, ESQ will function Interim Director of Enterprise Regulation through the seek for a everlasting Director.
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