Chamber Programs

All meetings take place 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m at Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport, R.I.

Be a part of the Chamber’s exclusive seasoned business networking and referral program – Chamber Connections. This is your opportunity to connect with other Chamber Members and share your expertise, ideas and most importantly, referrals!

Chamber Connections is a dedicated networking group that meets twice a month. Members get to know each other and their businesses, give referrals to each other, develop strong personal and professional relationships with people in their business sphere group and grow their businesses by word of mouth.

If you are interested in growing your business, Chamber Connections is for you.

Over the last three years we have averaged 4 million dollars annually in closed business through referrals made within the group. We are now accepting businesses to participate in this seasoned program. We only accept two individuals for each business category so contact us now to secure your place. Contact JoAnne to sign up. 

Here is Your “Key” to Increasing Sales

Chamber members are encouraged to participate in the Member-to-Member Discount Program.  Participation is FREE and only available to Chamber members!

By participating in this Newport County Chamber of Commerce Program you will gain: 

• Increased visibility in Chamber publications and promotions
• Increased exposure on http://www.newportchamber.com/
• Increased sales & revenue for your business
• Access to the vast purchasing power of Chamber members and their thousands of employees

Since it's creation, this valuable member-only program has grown to include over 300 participating businesses that have direct access to over 1,100 chamber member businesses, representing over 50,000 employees and potential consumers!  To date thousands of Member-to-Member Discount Key Tags have been distributed throughout Newport County and greater Rhode Island.  

Chamber Members and all Employees 
You are entitled to the many discounts available.  Request your key tags today!

YOU DON'T HAVE TO GIVE A DISCOUNT TO GET A DISCOUNT - JUST SHOW YOUR KEY TAG AT THESE PARTICIPATING CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES. ​ 

CLICK HERE to view a printable list of Chamber Members participating in the Member-to-Member Discount Program.
 

Member to Member Deals

Everyone Loves the Gift of Choice!

Chamber Gift Certificates are redeemable at over 300 local businesses and support the local community!

CLICK HERE to view Chamber Members that accept Chamber Gift Certificates.

Gift Certificates can be purchased at the following locations:

NEWPORT:
The Long Wharf General Store: 19 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, RI 02840 

MIDDLETOWN:
Walgreens: 12 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842

PORTSMOUTH:
Clements' Marketplace: 2575 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871

Gift Certificates can also be purchased over the phone by calling the chamber at 401-847-1608. A minimum shipping charge of $7.20 will apply to all phone orders.

Promote your business products and services by participating in the Chamber Gift Certificate Program. Since the program's inception more than $1.5 million have been sold and redeemed at Chamber member businesses.

The Chamber's Gift Certificate Program is Sponsored by:

As a member in good standing, we encourage you to use our logo on your website, your printed materials and other promotional and marketing materials as appropriate.

To embed our logo in your website, email, or blog, contact us

The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce welcomes Local and International Conference Attendees to the City by the Sea throughout the year.  Newport has something for everyone in every season!

The VIP Card incentive program was developed by the Chamber, in conjunction with Discover Newport.  This program is offered to all incoming Conference Groups.  Card carrying attendees can present this card to participating merchants and receive discounts and incentives.

Are you bringing a group to Newport for a Conference?  Call the Chamber staff today to discuss this program.  Cards may be customized with the Conference/Group Logo and date.

Certificate of Origin

A Certificate of Origin (CO) is an important international trade document attesting that goods in a particular export shipment are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular county. CO's also constitute a declaration by the exporter.  Virtually every country in the world considers the origin of imported goods when determining what duty will be assessed on the goods or whether the goods may be legally imported at all.

The Greater Newport Chamber is a key agent in the delivery of certificates of origin.  Shipping internationally?  We can assist with a CO.

Chambers Authority - The role of chambers of commerce delivering certificates of origin can be traced back to the 1923 Geneva Convention relating to the Simplification of Customs Formalities, Article 11.

Notary Public

A Notary Public is an official of integrity appointed by state government —typically by the secretary of state — to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents. These official acts are called notarizations, or notarial acts. Notaries are publicly commissioned as “ministerial” officials, meaning that they are expected to follow written rules without the exercise of significant personal discretion, as would otherwise be the case with a “judicial” official.

The Chamber has a notary on staff. Call 401-847-1608 to schedule a time with the notary in advance.