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  • January: Annual Meeting
  • April: Business EXPO
  • April: Excellence in Business Awards
  • June: Women in Business Luncheon
  • September: Golf Tournament
  • September: Innovation Crawl
  • October: Business Walk
  • October: Career Fair
  • December: Holiday Dinner & Auction

The Chamber works with several partner organizations to offer educational resources and development opportunities to our membership and the community.

  • Innovate Newport
  • U.S. Small Business Administration - R.I. District Office (SBA)
  • R.I. Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
  • R. I. Hospitality Association
  • Department of Labor & Training
  • Governor’s Workforce Board
  • Rhode Island Foundation
  • Economic Development Committees
  • City/Town Councils and State Boards

Networking Events

Networking Coffee Hours

Join us for an informational networking coffee hour hosted in partnership with the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (RI SBDC)

Learn more about the no-charge, confidential business services available to assist new and existing businesses with planning, financing, human resources and marketing.

Meet with other business owners in the community to discuss trends and any issues that might be affecting your business.

First Tuesday of the Month

8-9 am at Innovate Newport

Special off-site venue host once per quarter (venues have included Elks Newport, Sunset Cove, and Provence Sur Mer)

10 months per year
(excluding July & August)

Free to attend!

Business During Hours

Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and local professionals from a variety of industries gather each month for lunch at Innovate Newport to connect with fellow members of the local business community and make new connections. This casual networking event offers a welcoming group to introduce yourself and your business to while enjoying a complimentary catered lunch.

Third Thursday of the Month

12:00-1:00pm at Innovate Newport

Free for Members/$10 Non-Members

Includes a catered lunch!

Business After Hours

Business After Hours is a traditional Chamber networking event which takes place 5-6 times per year at a local event venue or business and welcomes members of the community to network over food and drinks.

Previous venues have included Wayfinder Newport, Newport Shipyard, Diego's Barrio, The Oliver Hazard Perry, International Tennis Hall of Fame, The Sailing Museum, Audrain Auto Museum, and more.

Thursday evenings 5-7pm

2026 Dates:

February 26 at Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium

March 26 at Saltwater Restaurant

May 28 at BankNewport Middletown

June 25 at The Helmway at The Pell Hotel

September 24 at The Young Building at Salve Regina University

October 22 tbd

$5 Chamber Members/$10 Non-Members

Includes either cash or open bar and complimentary hors d' oeuvres!

 

 

For additional information, please contact:

Kate Grotteberg

Director of Communications, Marketing & Events

Kate@NewportChamber.com

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