Posts by kate@newportchamber.com
Salve Regina Students Join Effort to Update Newport’s Comprehensive Plan
In the news Salve Regina Students Join Effort to Update Newport’s Comprehensive Plan By Phil Cozzolino on April 15, 2026 The City of Newport is updating one of its most important documents and students from Salve Regina University are lending a hand. Marketing students at the university are undertaking a short-term project to help raise awareness…
Read MoreNew R.I. climate group aims for ‘practical’ energy reform
In the news New R.I. climate group aims for ‘practical’ energy reform Ocean State Climate Alliance founders Michael Kadish and Rachel Roseneck are seeking to organize the R.I. business community around climate policy By Dan McGowan Globe Columnist, Updated April 13, 2026, 9:49 a.m. The first major push from the Ocean State Climate Alliance is legislation in…
Read More4.13.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 4.13.26 Advocacy in Action Advocacy in Action April 13, 2026   This Week at the State House  Tuesday, April 14th   Automatic Renewals; Seniors Discounts  The Senate Commerce Committee will meet at the Rise (~5pm) in Room 212 for hearings, including on two bills of interest. S 2768,…
Read MoreMore than a building: Inside the next chapter of Newport’s Boys & Girls Clubs
In the News More than a building: Inside the next chapter of Newport’s Boys & Girls Clubs More than a building: Inside the next chapter of Newport’s Boys & Girls Clubs New CEO Kelley Coen visualizes and helps architect a bold future for local kids and teens by Michele GallagherApril 11, 2026 Work is underway…
Read More4.6.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 4.6.26 Advocacy in Action Advocacy in Action April 6, 2026  This Week at the State House  Tuesday, April 7th   Attorney General Authority Over Businesses The breadth of the Attorney General’s authority is a topic of discussion for the House Committee on State Government & Elections Committee at the…
Read More3.30.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 3.30.26 Advocacy in Action This Week at the State House  Monday, March 30th  At 4pm today in the House Lounge, the House Labor Committee will conduct hearings of concern to the Chamber. To submit testimony on these bills, please email: HouseLabor@rilegislature.gov.  Employee Ownership Opportunity  H 7964 would create…
Read MoreNumber of Cruise Ships Visiting Newport in Decline
News & Media Number of Cruise Ships Visiting Newport in Decline By Newport This Week Staff on March 26, 2026 By Philip Cozzolino Fewer cruise ships are visiting Newport. Only 41 cruise stops are booked for the 2026 season, according to the city. That is down from over 50 cruises last year and a deparÂture from…
Read MoreNew Cruise Ship Passenger Fee a Bad Idea
News & Media New Cruise Ship Passenger Fee a Bad Idea GUESTVIEW By Community Submission on March 19, 2026 NEWPORT THIS WEEK Rhode Island’s proposal to impose yet another cruise ship passenger fee may sound modest on paper, but in practice it is a shortsighted policy that risks unÂdermining one of the state’s most visible and…
Read More3.23.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 3.23.26 Advocacy in Action Advocacy in Action March 23, 2026  This Week at the State House  Tuesday, March 24th  A number of bills will be heard in the Senate Commerce Committee at the Rise (approximately 4:30 pm) in Room 212. Testimony regarding these matters can be submitted to: slegislation@rilegislature.gov…
Read MoreState of the Greater Newport Economy: Strength and Headwinds 2025
Connect Greater Newport State of the Greater Newport Economy: Strength and Headwinds 2025 January 2026 Key Takeaways: Executive Summary The Greater Newport Economy has emerged relatively strong since the global pandemic tested the resilience of the business community and residents of the region. The analysis and information gathered for this report yield several key findings.…
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