Posts by kate@newportchamber.com
RIPTA expands 231 Flex on Demand service to northern Aquidneck Island
In the news RIPTA expands 231 Flex on Demand service to northern Aquidneck Island Two-month pilot links Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth riders to Raytheon, NUWC and West House through June 30 by Ryan Belmore April 29, 2026 RIPTA, State, and Local Leaders Celebrate Pilot Expansion of 231 Flex On Demand Service to Northern Aquidneck…
Read More4.27.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 4.27.26 Advocacy in Action Advocacy in Action April 27, 2026   This Week at the State House  Tuesday, April 28th   Business Identify Theft and Deceptive Solicitations  The Senate Commerce Committee will meet at the Rise (~5pm) in Room 212 for a hearing on S 3212, and the House…
Read MoreSmall Business Retirees Deserve Retirement Benefits
In The News Small Business Retirees Deserve Retirement Benefits Newport This Week By Community Submission on April 23, 2026 Rhode Island is an undeniably small state, but like all places it lives in two timeframes at once: the present, with its daily presÂsures, and the future, shaped quiÂetly by the decisions we make now. One of…
Read More4.20.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 4.20.26 Advocacy in Action Advocacy in Action April 20, 2026   This Week at the State House  The General Assembly is observing spring recess this week (April 20-25). Legislative hearings will resume April 28th. To date, 2700 bills have been introduced. The Chamber is actively tracking 232 bills covering issues such…
Read MoreGreater Newport Chamber announces winners of 20th annual Excellence in Business Awards
in the news Greater Newport Chamber announces winners of 20th annual Excellence in Business Awards Southcoast Health, A-1 Roofing & Construction, and Ward’s Manufacturing were among the six businesses recognized at a dinner ceremony last week. by Ryan BelmoreApril 14, 2026 Erin Donovan-Boyle (Greater Newport Chamber), Alexis Harvey (Sugaring NYC-Aquidneck Island), Karen Pinelli (Provence sur Mer),…
Read MoreGreater Newport Chamber announces 2026 Excellence in Business Award Winners
In the news Greater Newport Chamber announces 2026 Excellence in Business Award Winners Excellence in Business Award Winners By Community Submission on April 14, 2026 Erin Donovan-Boyle (Greater Newport Chamber), Alexis Harvey (Sugaring NYC-Aquidneck Island), Karen Pinelli (Provence sur Mer), Sean Napolitano (A1 Roofing & Construction), Kiffin Ward and Kelly Ward (Ward’s Manufacturing), Ashley Murphy and…
Read MoreSalve 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…
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