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Monday, September 11, 2023Greater Newport Chamber to welcome U.S. Chamber Chief Economist
Greater Newport Chamber to welcome U.S. Chamber Chief Economist By Community Submission | on September 11, 2023 Middletown, RI – The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will welcome Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as keynote speaker at their Economic Outlook Luncheon, taking place on Wednesday, September 20th at the Wyndham Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. At the U.S. Chamber, Mr. Dubay tracks the condition of the economy, analyzes the impact of public
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Wednesday, August 02, 2023As CD1 race heats up, these are the issues Newport County leaders want candidates to focus on
As CD1 race heats up, these are the issues Newport County leaders want candidates to focus on Zane Wolfang Newport Daily News Though many voters might still be more focused on their jampacked summer schedules than on the impending election to replace U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, election day is fast approaching. The deadline to register to vote in the Democratic primary is Aug. 6, the deadline to register for a mail ballot is Aug. 15 and early voting starts on Aug. 16. The Primary Election itself is on
Friday, July 07, 2023PBN Editor’s Choice: Greater Newport Chamber to hold golf networking event
Editor’s Choice: Greater Newport Chamber to hold golf networking eventBy James Bessette -07/07/2023 HITTING THE LINKS: The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will hold its Chamber Golf Club networking event on July 12 at Green Valley Country Club in Portsmouth. COURTESY GREEN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB EDITOR’S CHOICEGreater Newport Chamber to hold golf networking event THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold its Chamber Golf Club networking event, hosted by Green Valley Country Club. Business
Thursday, June 29, 2023Housing Crisis Threatens Local Economy
Housing Crisis Threatens Local Economy By Newport This Week Staff | on June 29, 2023FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare The housing crisis in Greater Newport is impacting our businesses by limiting their ability to recruit and retain staff. Even with competitive wages, the gap between household income and the cost of housing in the region often forces people to reside in other locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. To gain greater insight into the issues business owners are facing, we
Thursday, June 08, 2023Can we achieve our greatest potential?
Can we achieve our greatest potential?Can We Achieve Our Economic Potential? By Newport This Week Staff | on June 08, 2023FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare The housing situation in the Greater Newport region is having a negative impact on our economy as employers struggle to find workers to fill positions. A decline in the working-age population able to live in the region is being offset by an increased workforce commuting into tit, which raises sustainability risks. Our data shows that over
Thursday, May 25, 2023GUEST EDITORIAL: Call for Action on Housing
GUEST EDITORIAL: Call for Action on HousingCall for Action on Housing By Newport This Week Staff | on May 25, 2023FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare While communities statewide are struggling to cope with issues surrounding housing for working families and low-income residents, the greater Newport region is witnessing the extreme of these issues. Without the intervention of a concerted effort to make more housing available for working individuals, we will lose opportunities to enhance the
Wednesday, April 05, 2023Salve students organize, participate in inter-collegiate entrepreneurial summit at Innovate Newport
Salve students organize, participate in inter-collegiate entrepreneurial summit at Innovate Newport The 25 students from Salve who attended represent a wide variety of majors, including finance, business administration, marketing, global business & economics, elementary education and exploratory. by Community Submission Students in Dr. Jennifer Bonoff’s MGT 255: Entrepreneurship class at Salve Regina University teamed up with Innovate Newport to organize and participate in the first Rhode Island Student
Wednesday, February 22, 2023Press Release: Greater Newport Chamber to Partner with Dirigo with Emerging Leaders Program
GREATER NEWPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & DIRIGO FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPLaunching an Emerging Leaders Program at Innovate NewportNEWPORT, RI– The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Dirigo, a leadership development firm based in RI, to deliver a premier annual Emerging Leaders Program at Innovate Newport. The program is designed to help address the many challenges that organizations are facing with attracting and retaining quality talent. It
Friday, January 13, 2023'Staff are burning out': How a workforce crisis is affecting healthcare in Greater Newport
'Staff are burning out': How a workforce crisis is affecting healthcare in Greater Newport Zane Wolfang Newport Daily News NEWPORT ― The Newport County Community Healthcare Collaborative held a Zoom discussion with legislators on Tuesday, Jan. 10 to discuss policy and priorities as the healthcare industry emerges from the pandemic and manages what industry leaders are calling a workforce crisis. Child & Family CEO Marty Sinnott, who has chaired the NCCHC board for the past year, opened the meeting by
Monday, January 09, 2023Majority of area businesses report ‘great and growing’ operations
Sixty percent of surveyed storefronts in Newport and Bristol counties said they are thriving despite a scarce workforce, historic inflation and shortages with supply chains. The report by Connect Greater Newport, which is a public-private partnership launched in 2018 to support the region’s economic development, was released Dec. 28. The data was collected in October when representatives on behalf of the nonprofit organization visited 60 businesses in Barrington, Bristol, Jamestown, Middletown, Newport,
Monday, January 09, 2023Survey: Greater Newport businesses growing, but inflation, housing concerns remain
NEWPORT — More than half of local businesses report growing sales and stable employment in a new survey by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, though inflation and a lack of workforce housing are significant concerns for many. The survey, held in late October and released this week, includes responses from 60 businesses in Barrington,…
Tuesday, November 22, 2022Chamber business stroll kicks off holiday shopping season
Chamber business stroll kicks off holiday shopping season in Newport Savana Dunning Newport Daily News NEWPORT — As holiday shopping season looms right around the corner, local officials are trying to encourage Newport County residents to take their dollar around their own corner and support local small businesses. “I hope that you do shop local,” Outgoing Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano said to a small crowd of people at the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Holidays By The Sea press conference on
Tuesday, November 22, 2022Election over, business community ready for action from R.I. Commerce
Some in the Rhode Island business community have high expectations that R.I. Commerce Corp. will soon be taking a clear, swift path of action to assist local companies now that the dust has settled from the gubernatorial campaign trail. The decisive victory for incumbent Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Nov. 8 gives more job security…
Tuesday, November 22, 2022Newport Food Scene: 22 reasons to be thankful for Newport County's food scene
Newport Food Scene: 22 reasons to be thankful for Newport County's food scene Dan Lederer In the spirit of giving thanks, here are 22 things of the Food Scene that I am grateful for in 2022. 1. I am grateful for all the incredible options we have on our Island. You can get it all here. From full New England Lobster dinners in fine restaurants overlooking the harbor to fresh-made Malasadas served up warm at local gas stations on Sundays, we’ve got it all and we sure are lucky. 2. I am grateful to all the
Friday, September 30, 2022RI Startup Week Events Coming to Innovate Newport
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce today announced that they will host three events at Innovate Newport as part of Rhode Island Startup Week, a state-wide themed week organized by RIHub, to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders to connect and collaborate. Executive Director Erin Donovan-Boyle stated, “We are excited to partner with some extraordinary organizations to bring a full schedule of programming to the Region’s entrepreneurs dedicated to supporting the ecosystem with
Friday, September 30, 2022RI Startup Week Events at Innovate Newport - October 3-7
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Innovate Newport will host three events at Innovate Newport as part of Rhode Island Startup Week, October 3 thru 7. The first event at Innovate Newport will take place on Monday, October 3rd from 10-11 a.m., with the Blue Venture Forum on the state of investment in blue technology. Guests will hear directly from investors about why they invest in blue tech firms, which companies and technologies are priorities, how to secure investment and other emerging
Tuesday, August 16, 2022Newport's workforce housing is shrinking, but a study is underway to address the issue
Newport's workforce housing is shrinking, but a study is underway to address the issueSavana DunningNewport Daily News NEWPORT — As the availability of workforce housing for residents in Newport and Bristol counties continues to shrink, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has started studying ways to address the issue for years to come. "We were able to put together a proposal that was funded by the van Beuren Foundation to take a look at workforce housing and develop a plan," said Erin
Thursday, August 11, 2022Broadway Street Fair is Comin’ Back
Broadway Street Fair is Comin’ Back By Newport This Week Staff | on August 11, 2022terEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare With COVID-19 concerns in the rearview mirror, the Broadway Street Fair is expected to return on Oct. 8. Months of planning is coming to fruition. Working in conjunction with the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, organizers have established a Broadway Street Fair nonprofit. The Newport County Development Council, the chamber’s 501C3 arm, will be serving as the fiscal agent for the
Thursday, July 21, 2022Greater Newport Region Continues Economic Recovery Economic Pulse data shows a tight labor market and increasing wages
For immediate releaseJuly 21, 2022 Greater Newport Region Continues Economic RecoveryEconomic Pulse data shows a tight labor market and increasing wages Newport and Bristol County, RI – Connect Greater Newport, the regional economic development division of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, released its June monthly Economic Pulse data which shows the following:Regional unemployment sits at 2.1% - a historically low level. Over 2,200 more people were employed in May 2022 than before the pandemic
Wednesday, June 15, 2022Affordable housing for seasonal workers hard to find
Affordable housing for seasonal workershard to findAmid expectation of a robust summer season, Newport and other communities are worried they won’t be able to attract employees into a market where finding affordable seasonal housing is at best difficult, and in some cases nearly impossible, and where wages lag behind neighboring states.by Frank ProsnitzJune 15, 2022Photo by PhotoMIX Company on Pexels.com Amid expectation of a robust summer season, Newport and other communities are worried they won’t
Wednesday, June 15, 2022“Blue & You” Summer Speaker Series lineup announced
“Blue & You” Summer Speaker Series lineup announced “The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy” summer speaker series will run for a second year in a row.June 14, 2022 By Mollie Frazer Williams, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce “The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy” summer speaker series will run for a second year in a row. “Innovate Greater Newport,” one of the four pillars of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, which includes programming
Tuesday, June 14, 2022House to consider another $10M expansion of R.I.’s film tax credit program
House to consider another $10M expansion of R.I.’s film tax credit programBy Claudia Chiappa -06/14/2022THE HOUSE is set to vote on the fiscal 2023 budget on June 16 that includes a $10 million increase in the annual motion picture tax credit cap. / PBN FILE PHOTO/ARTISTIC IMAGES PROVIDENCE – The House this week will consider another $10 million increase in the annual motion picture tax credit cap, as part of a $13.6 billion state budget for fiscal 2023. The increase, introduced by Gov. Dan J. McKee,
Monday, May 16, 2022Newport County Health Care Collaborative to host Community Conversation on Human Services and the Wo
Newport County Health Care Collaborative to host Community Conversation on Human Services and the Workforce Crisis Attendees will include leaders in the health and human services fields, Legislators, and supporters.by Ryan BelmoreMay 13, 2022Photo Credit: Kenneth C. Zirkel |This work is licensed to the public under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ The Newport County Health Care Collaborative will be hosting a virtual community
Sunday, May 15, 2022They’re Cruisin’ On In
They’re Cruisin’ On In By Newport This Week Staff | on May 12, 2022FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare The Silver Cloud, the seventh cruise ship of the season, visited Newport on May 11. The ship brought approximately 250 guests to explore the island. “We are excited to welcome back cruise ships to Newport,” said Evan Smith, Discover Newport’s president and CEO. “This milestone represents a strong sign of recovery for the travel industry. These valued cruise passengers shop at our retail
Friday, May 13, 2022Chamber Expo: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Chamber Expo: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 By Newport This Week Staff | on May 12, 2022FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShareCome to the Expo to enter to win the grand prize raffle of $600 gift certificate from Breeze Airways!Greater Newport Is Open for Business! Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Expo 2022 Tuesday, May 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Wyndham Atlantic Resort, Middletown RI Free and open to the public! Free shuttle from Easton’s Beach parking lot courtesy of Rail Explorers.Click here to see more
Tuesday, May 10, 2022People's Credit Union & Shopping Local
Shopping local is a big part of boosting our economy and helping smaller stores! People's Credit Union has teamed up with Shop Greater Newport and The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to offer our shop local gif cards! Purchase your gift card today in the lobby of Innovate Newport at 513 Broadway, Newport RI.SHOPGREATERNEWPORT.COM and PEOPLESCU.COMWatch the Studio 10 interview with Marketing Manager, Courtney Hunter, People's Credit Union, and Executive Director, Erin Donovan-Boyle, Greater Newport
Monday, May 09, 2022Conversation on Human Services & the Workforce Crisis
Conversation on Human Services & the Workforce Crisis By Community Submission | on May 09, 2022FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare The Newport County Health Care Collaborative (NCHCC) will be hosting a virtual community conversation on human services and the workforce crisis. Attendees will include leadership in the health and human services fields, Legislators, clients, and supporters on Monday, May 16, 2022 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Our Collaborative is made up of
Monday, May 02, 2022Rhode Island Inno Approved: Here are the May events you need to know about
Rhode Island Inno Approved: Here are the May events you need to know aboutInnovate Newport will host a bluetech innovation series this month.Innovate NewportBy Dana Forsythe - ContributorMay 02, 2022, 02:31pm EDT We at Rhode Island Inno have established a curated calendar of statewide goings-on we think readers will enjoy — all in one spot. They range from networking events to innovation showcases. Look for new events every month, and don’t hesitate to let us know if there’s more (or less) of a type of
Wednesday, March 23, 2022McKee Says New Normal Could be ‘Far Better’
McKee Says New Normal Could be ‘Far Better’ By Phil Cozzolino | on March 17, 2022 | read the original article hereBy Philip Cozzolino At a Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce event that ironically resembled pre-pandemic gatherings, Gov. Dan McKee rebuffed the idea of returning to normalcy, stating instead that the post-pandemic world could be “far better.” His comments came in a room of unmasked guests at the Wayfinder Hotel on March 10. McKee, who was on hand to offer local business and municipal
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Wednesday, March 16, 2022Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce honors 2022 Women of Distinction
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce honors 2022 Women of Distinction Newport, RI - In honor of Women’s History Month, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will recognize four honorees with the second annual Women of Distinction awards. The recipients represent impressive traits and accomplishments deserving of recognition, including community involvement, industry impact, and professional success.The 2022 Women of Distinction were chosen by a committee comprised of women from the Chamber’s board of
Friday, February 11, 2022Greater Newport Chamber to welcome Governor Dan McKee to Newport
Greater Newport Chamber to welcome Governor Dan McKee to NewportFebruary 9, 2022 1:55 pm Ben Brown Read the original article here. NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) – The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host a Government Affairs Forum on Thursday, March 10. Governor Dan McKee will talk to guests about his Fiscal Year 2023 budget, AARPA funds and his public policy priorities for this session. “We are thrilled to be able to host this important event for the broader business community of Greater
Thursday, February 10, 2022Jumpstarting the Blue Economy
Opinion: Jumpstarting the Blue EconomyBy Rep. Deborah Ruggiero and Erin Donovan-Boyle Read the original article here. There’s no better place to build and grow Rhode Island’s blue economy than Greater Newport. Growing a sustainable blue economy is an economic development strategy that attracts talent, creates jobs in coastal communities and leverages our strong defense, marine trades, manufacturing and high tech industries. The uniqueness of Narragansett Bay’s ecosystem and physical infrastructure is
Thursday, January 20, 2022Town seeks to spend its fed aid cash
Town seeks to spend its fed aid cashAmbulance, water system fixes top listBy ohtadmin | on January 20, 2022 | Read the original article here Jamestown is slated to receive $1.63 million in federal stimulus aid through the American Rescue Plan, and the administration is proposing to use that money for public safety and the municipal water system. “If we use the money just the way we use the taxpayers’ money, and if you follow the metrics that we already do, we don’t have to reinvent the wheel,” Town
Friday, January 14, 2022Innovate Newport announces international competition to spur blue tech industry growth
Innovate Newport announces international competition to spur blue tech industry growthSavana Dunning | The Newport Daily News NEWPORT — Innovate Newport’s latest effort to grow the area's tech startup industry will pit companies from greater Newport and Israel in a Blue Tech pitching competition. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Innovate Newport announced a BlueTech Startup Competition as a side event to coincide with the Blue Innovation Symposium starting Feb. 22 at Middletown's Wyndham
Thursday, January 13, 2022Will hiring improve in Newport County in 2022? Concern remains.
Will hiring improve in Newport County in 2022? Concern remains.Savana Dunning | The Newport Daily News The original article can be read here. Six Months. That’s how long it took for Marco Polselli to find enough staff to open his new sandwich shop in downtown Newport. “It was incredibly hard,” Polselli said. “After getting all the certificates and all the paperwork from the city done, there was this period of time where I was able to open but I couldn’t because I didn’t have
Thursday, December 30, 2021Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces window contest winners
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces window contest winnersThe Newport Daily News Read the original article here The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce held its third annual Holidays by the Sea Window Contest earlier this month. Chamber members were encouraged to enter and show off their festive décor to be viewed by the Chamber Ambassadors, a group of chamber member volunteers. The Ambassadors chose Stalise as this year’s winner. “All of this year’s participating businesses did a wonderful
Tuesday, December 14, 2021Newport’s shortage of affordable housing for Hispanic and Latino workers could hurt local economy
Newport’s shortage of affordable housing for Hispanic and Latino workers could hurt local economy As home prices skyrocket around Newport, many of the Hispanic and Latino workers who power the city’s economy are having trouble finding an affordable place to live.The Public’s Radio Newport Bureau has recently been working on a series of stories digging into how the housing market has put undocumented families in a particularly vulnerable position on Aquidneck Island. Reporter Antonia Ayres-Brown
Saturday, December 11, 2021Gov. McKee promises actions next week to address rising COVID cases in RI
Gov. McKee promises actions next week to address rising COVID cases in RI The Providence Journal | Read the original article here PROVIDENCE — Gov. Dan McKee will announce a series of actions early this week "to address the increase in COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island'' and "alleviate pressures" on the state's hospitals, his office announced Friday night. Elaborating on Saturday, his staff said, "the comprehensive set of actions the governor is focused on are vaccination, testing, masking and staffing
Tuesday, October 19, 2021Want to participate in the Greater Newport Chamber's annual auction? Now you can from anywhere.
Want to participate in the Greater Newport Chamber's annual auction? Now you can from anywhere.Savana DunningNewport Daily NewsRead the original article here. For the first time, people far and wide can place bids on the vacation getaways, hotel stays and local goodies at the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s annual auction, which has moved to an entirely online format. “It will be open to the public, really, from wherever you are," said Kate Grotteberg, program director and head of events for the
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to host Women in Business Event with Keynote Speaker Joan Kwiatk
For immediate releaseOctober 13th, 2021Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to host Women in Business Event with Keynote Speaker Joan Kwiatkowski, PACE Organization of RINewport, RI- The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host its annual fall Women in Business After Hours event on Thursday, October 28th at Rosecliff Mansion. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, The Preservation Society of Newport County and Greenvale Vineyards with media sponsors, Newport This Week, 1540 WADK and MIXX 99.3.Guests
Tuesday, August 31, 2021Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Selects Transamerica for Retirement Savings Plan
Click Here to read the Boston Business Journal's article on our new Retirement Savings Plan for Chamber members.
Thursday, March 18, 2021Restore Greater Newport Calls on the McKee Administration and General Assembly to Deploy the American Rescue Plan Act Funding to Rebuild our Economy
Restore Greater Newport Calls on the McKee Administration and General Assembly to Deploy the American Rescue Plan Act Funding to Rebuild our Economy Newport, Rhode Island, March 16, 2021: With the passage last week of the American Rescue Plan, Rhode Island state government is expected to receive $1.78 billion in direct payments. As was demonstrated in late 2020, during the allocation of CARES funding for economic development purposes, the partnership between state agencies and established groups,
Thursday, February 18, 2021Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Greater Newport
Interview with Martha Parker, owner of Team1Newport Studio 10 chatted with Martha Parker, owner ofTeam1Newport and Patagonia on Thames about how she's adapted her retail businesses to offer customers a safe shopping experience. They also talked about the new Shop Greater Newport campaign and how small businesses are vital to our local communities. TeamOneNewport is one of the businesses participating in the Shop Greater Newport campaign. Make a big impact by shopping small, head toShopGreaterNewport.com
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021Lt. Governor Dan McKee as keynote speaker at January 27th Annual Meeting
Lt. Governor Dan McKee as keynote speaker at January 27th Annual Meeting By Newport This Week Staff | on January 26, 2021 | Read the original article here The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host their Annual Meeting virtually, at 5:30 on Wednesday evening, January 27th. As always, the meeting will cover the year in review, highlighting the Chamber’s accomplishments, the financial report, goals for the year ahead, and introduction of the in- coming members of the Board of
