Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will kick off Holidays by the Sea on Monday, December 1st

 

WHO:    Confirmed Speakers: (additional speakers may be added)

Erin Donovan-Boyle                        President & CEO, Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce

Representative Gabe Amo           United States Congress, Rhode Island District 1

Robert J. Piechota                          Director, R.I. District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration

Mayor Charles Holder                   City of Newport

Vicky Cimino                                   President & CEO, Discover Newport

 

 

WHAT: Local officials and business leaders along with the Greater Newport Chamber encourage our community to THINK LOCAL and SHOP & DINE SMALL throughout the holiday season.

 

WHEN: Monday, December 1st, 10:00 a.m. Speaking begins at 10:15 a.m. with a Business Stroll to follow.

 

WHERE: Press Conference: Big Weather Gear, 154 Thames Street, Newport, RI.

 

WHY: The goal of Holidays by the Sea is simple: Encourage people to shop, stay, dine, and explore locally this season. Businesses are encouraged to take part in the Chamber’s Holiday Décor Contest and the Holiday Member Exchange, a free digital advertising opportunity. For more info, see newportchamber.com or contact Kate@newportchamber.com

 

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.