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In the News: Editor’s Choice: Newport Chamber to welcome Raiola as part of speaker series
In the News In the News: Editor’s Choice: Newport Chamber to welcome Raiola as part of speaker series Providence Business News EDITOR’S CHOICE Newport Chamber to welcome Raiola as part of speaker series THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a discussion as part of its Conversations with Women of Distinction series featuring Lisa…
Read MoreGreater Newport Chamber Career Fair
News & Media Greater Newport Chamber Career Fair Greater Newport Career Fair Newport This Week By Community Submission on October 13, 2025 This event is hosted by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training, (RI DLT) Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Newport Campus, and the City of Newport. Employers: Space…
Read MoreChamber to Host sixth Annual Business Walk on October 24th
News & Media Chamber to Host sixth Annual Business Walk on October 24th Chamber to hold sixth annual Business Walk on Oct. 24 Whatsup Newp Volunteer teams will visit businesses to gather feedback on regional economic climate by Ryan Belmore Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to conduct Sixth Annual Business Walk on Friday, October 24th The…
Read MoreBusiness Walk on October 24th
News & Media Business Walk on October 24th Business Walk on October 24 Newport This Week By Community Submission on October 07, 2025 Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to conduct Sixth Annual Business Walk on Friday, October 24th  Newport County, RI – The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, with Connect Greater Newport, the regional economic development division…
Read MoreConnect Greater Newport Economic Update September 2025
Connect Greater Newport Connect Greater Newport Economic Update Report September 2025 Key Takeaways: Newport’s unemployment rate remains below the state average as unemployment fell below pre-pandemic rates amid stability in the year-over-year rate. The Newport region’s labor force and employment totals have risen slightly. The workforce overall remains highly educated and well-positioned to take on…
Read MoreGov. McKee Addresses Issues at Chamber Roundtable with Local Businesses
In the News Gov. McKee Addresses Issues at Chamber Roundtable with Local Businesses By Newport This Week Staff on September 11, 2025 By Philip Cozzolino Gov. Dan McKee touched on growing healthcare costs, local education, Aquidneck Island’s lack of affordable housing and the polÂicies of the Trump administration while speaking to business owners and industry professionals…
Read MoreConnect Greater Newport Economic Update August 2025
Connect Greater Newport Connect Greater Newport Economic Update August 2025 Key Takeaways: Newport’s unemployment rate remains below the state average as unemployment fell below pre-pandemic rates amid stability in the year-over-year rate. The Newport region’s labor force and employment totals have fallen since the previous year, with negative workforce implications if the trend continues.…
Read MoreNatural Gas Connection Moratorium Economic Impact Analysis
Economic Development Natural Gas Connection Moratorium Economic Impact Analysis The State of Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC), Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (Division) Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) will hold a second public hearing on Aquidneck Island: EFSB – SB-2021-04 Notice of Public Hearing – Potential Natural Gas Moratorium on Aquidneck Island -…
Read MoreConnect Greater Newport Economic Indicators Report July 2025
Connect Greater Newport Connect Greater Newport Economic Indicators Report July 2025 Key Takeaways: Newport’s unemployment rate remains below the state average as unemployment fell below pre-pandemic rates amid stability in the year-over-year rate. The Newport region’s labor force and employment totals have fallen since the previous year, with negative workforce implications if the trend continues.…
Read MoreLegislative Session Recap
Legislative Updates Legislative Session Recap The General Assembly session recessed in the early morning hours of June 21. Over the last couple weeks of the session, legislators passed bills increasing the minimum wage, banning the sale of assault weapons, increasing funding for primary care, hospitals and nursing homes, measures to address housing development and affordability…
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