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Rhode Island Commerce Corporation will be opening a satellite office at Innovate Newport, expanding access to services to businesses in Greater Newport. A press conference and ribbon cutting are scheduled for Monday, May 11th at 10 am to officially launch the new office.
Mayor Charles Holder, RI Commerce Corporation President & CEO, Jim Bennett, and Chamber President & CEO Erin Donovan-Boyle will give remarks.
“Rhode Island Commerce is excited to open an office at Innovate Newport,” said Jim Bennett, Rhode Island Commerce Corporation President and CEO. “Commerce supports the needs of businesses throughout our state, helping them to grow and thrive here. Our presence on Aquidneck Island will help us serve businesses in the area. I could not think of a better location than at Innovate Newport, and we’re grateful for our partnership with the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce.”
Erin Donovan-Boyle, President & CEO of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, shared what this partnership means for the organizations and the region. “We are excited to welcome Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s new satellite office to Innovate Newport and to Aquidneck Island. Innovate Newport has become a central hub for technical assistance, entrepreneurship, and business support services in our region, making it the ideal location for RI Commerce to expand its presence. Having RI Commerce establish a dedicated local office here demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators that drive our regional economy. This new office will make critical resources and services more accessible to our business community and further strengthen the partnerships that help Newport County thrive.”
All are welcome to attend the press conference to be held at the front entrance of Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. A ribbon cutting celebration with refreshments will follow.
ABOUT INNOVATE NEWPORT
Innovate Newport, supported by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the City of Newport, is a dynamic hub for coworking and private office solutions, dedicated to driving the growth of the Greater Newport region as a center for business innovation and empowerment. Innovate Newport offers flexible workspaces, access to valuable resources, and a collaborative environment designed to fuel business success. Through coworking facilities, business events, strategic partnerships, diverse programming, and networking opportunities, Innovate Newport fosters a vibrant community of collaborators, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
ABOUT THE GREATER NEWPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is one of the state’s largest business advocacy organizations, whose mission is to connect, innovate, enhance, and advocate for the businesses of Greater Newport. As a trusted and reliable institution for over 100 years, the Greater Newport Chamber is a vibrant collective body of the greater Newport business community with nearly 1000 members representing over 50,000 employees. The Chamber works to create valuable strategic partnerships, promote strong economic growth, diversity, and prosperity to serve its members and the Greater Newport region.