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Thursday, December 17, 2020After 100 years, Greater Newport Chamber Continues Evolving
After 100 years, Greater Newport Chamber Continues Evolving Original article can be found here. Erin Donovan-Boyle, the current executive director and Bonnie Gomes, board chair of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Meredith Bower) When the U.S. Navy abruptly announced in 1973 that it was pulling its Atlantic destroyer fleet out of Newport and closing the base, local officials were stunned. Just four years earlier, the Navy had forced the state to spend an additional $8 million to change
Wednesday, December 02, 2020Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to launch 'digital main street' ahead of Cyber Monday
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to launch 'digital main street' ahead of Cyber Monday Find the original article here. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is launching an online directory to help small, local businesses compete with the online presence of big box stores during the holidays. As more shoppers are utilizing e-commerce for everything from groceries to Christmas presents, small businesses are feeling the pressure to update or maintain an online presence. Isabel Marsh, a
Thursday, November 26, 2020Newport businesses hopeful for big Small Business Saturday turnout
Newport businesses hopeful for big Small Business Saturday turnout Find the original article here. Despite the recent capacity limits and extra COVID-19 safety measures, Newport County businesses are feeling optimistic about Small Business Saturday. “It’s always been the locals who come up and shop on that Saturday to support businesses that are owned by locals,” said Jason Carbonneau, owner of Thames Street jewelry store Jason & Co. “I think it’s going to be better than ever, mainly because after
Tuesday, November 24, 2020Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce hiring Business Outreach Specialist
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce hiring Business Outreach Specialist Find the original article here. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new member to join their dynamic team. The prime candidate would be an individual interested in advancing innovative models of business engagement and developing effective strategies for regional economic development. The position will support the Regional Economic Development Division of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the
Friday, October 02, 2020Newport-Area Businesses Awarded Grants To 'Take It Outside'
Newport-Area Businesses Awarded Grants To 'Take It Outside'The first round awardees was announced this week. Original article can be found here.NEWPORT, RI — Nearly three dozen organizations across Rhode Island were awarded $3 million total in grants to help "Take It Outside" in the first of two rounds of funding from the state. In Newport and the surrounding communities, six organizations were awarded $340,000, along with $75,000 to the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce.Newport officials encouraged
Thursday, October 01, 2020Newport, Middletown prepare to make taking it outside a little easier for businesses
Newport, Middletown prepare to make taking it outside a little easier for businesses The original article can be found here. NEWPORT — For local businesses and organizations hard-hit by the pandemic, survival for many meant moving operations outside. As the weather cools, anxieties have seemingly mounted. But 41 “intermediary organizations” across the state — including multiple Newport County organizations — are slated to benefit from a statewide grant program totaling over $3 million, Rhode Island
Thursday, September 17, 2020Small Businesses Finding It Difficult to Secure Grant Money
Small Businesses Finding It Difficult to Secure Grant Money Original Article posted by Newport This Week, can be found here. About $45 million in state grants remain available to small Rhode Island businesses that have been decimated by the pandemic. But getting the money to applicants via Restore RI has been a difficult process to untangle. The money is part of the $1.25 billion given to the state in the federal Cares Act. Of that, $50 million was set aside to be distributed to small businesses,
Tuesday, August 25, 2020Restore Greater Newport Tracks COVID-19’s Economic Impact
Restore Greater Newport Tracks COVID-19’s Economic Impact By Community Submission | on August 24, 2020 Reposted from Newport Now powered by Newport This Week. The original article can be found here. Restore Greater Newport is tracking COVID-19’s economic impact on the greater Newport region, to learn the needs of businesses and residents. A survey, designed to be taken monthly by local residents and business owners, will help to determine how people are participating in the local economy in the midst of
Tuesday, August 25, 2020Restore Greater Newport calls on businesses, residents to fill out survey to track COVID-19 impact
Restore Greater Newport calls on businesses, residents to fill out survey to track COVID-19 impact Reposted from The Newport Daily News. The original article can be found here. Restore Greater Newport is tracking COVID-19′s economic impact on the Greater Newport region, to learn the needs of businesses and residents. A survey, designed to be taken monthly by local residents and business owners, will help to determine how people are participating in the local economy in the midst of the global
Monday, August 24, 2020Commerce RI Accepting Round 2 of Small Business Grant Applications
Commerce RI Accepting Round 2 of Small Business Grant Applications Monday, August 24, 2020 GoLocalProv Business Team Reposted from GoLocalProv.com. The original article can be found here. Round two of the Restore Rhode Island Grant Program is now open and accepting applications. Of the $50 million of CARES Act funds available to small businesses less than $2 million has been awarded in RI. To learn more about how to apply, click here. Zoom Help Sessions: Led by members of the Commerce team, these
Sunday, June 07, 2020Rhode Island’s Chambers step up in a time of crisis
GUEST VIEW: Rhode Island’s Chambers step up in a time of crisis Reposted from The Newport Daily News. The original article can be found here. Often, we hear questions about the role and significance of Chambers of Commerce. “What does the Chamber do?” is a question that you might hear asked in a given community. Although all chambers are not the same, they do offer many of the same important things. They act as advocates for the small business community; sponsor and run business education meetings; host
Thursday, May 14, 2020Greater Newport Chamber, Discover Newport announce task force to reopen region
The original Newport Daily News article can be found here. By Daily News staffPosted May 14, 2020 at 10:15 AM The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Discover Newport jointly announced the formation of Restore Greater Newport, an economic recovery and resilience task force. It is a group of private, public, and government representatives working collaboratively, as a region, to minimize the economic impact of the COVID-19-driven economic crisis. “We are focused on regaining economic prosperity
Friday, January 31, 2020New report names blue economy as major economic opportunity
Reposted from Providence Business News. The original article can be found: https://pbn.com/new-report-names-blue-economy-as-major-economic-opportunity/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=IGT+and+Twin+River+extend+the+olive+branch%2C+announce+joint+lottery+proposal&utm_campaign=Daily_2020_0130By Nancy Lavin January 30, 2020 PROVIDENCE – “The Ocean State” can be more than just a nickname for Rhode Island.It also represents a key part of the state’s future economic growth.A new
Tuesday, January 21, 2020Consultant will begin gathering input for plan on Newport’s North End development
Shared from Newport Daily News online. Click here for original story on NewportRI.com By Daily News staff Posted Jan 17, 2020 at 4:15 PM Updated Jan 17, 2020 at 4:33 PM The meetings are the first step in a public outreach effort designed to solicit and collect feedback from community members across the city to shape the future of Newport’s North End neighborhood. NEWPORT — As the moratorium halting development in the North End continues, work to draft the plan expected to guide the future of that
Wednesday, October 16, 2019Rhode Island Foundation Invests in Regional Economic Development
Newport, Rhode Island: The Rhode Island Foundation awarded Connect Greater Newport $50,000 to support regional economic development in Newport and Bristol Counties. The Foundation is the most recent investor of the initiative, joining the City of Newport, Town of Middletown, Town of Jamestown, Town of Portsmouth, Town of Warren, van Beuren Charitable Foundation and BankNewport. This funding will play a crucial role in stabilizing the regional economy by supporting businesses to create high paying,
Monday, October 07, 2019Moratorium Bad for Business
By Erin Donovan-Boyle, Executive Director This Wednesday, The Newport City Council will have the second reading of a proposed 6 month moratorium on economic development in the North End. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors opposes this because we believe it sends the wrong anti-business message to existing and potential businesses in the region. While we know that this proposal halts progress in the area related to known projects, we do not know the long-term implications of
Thursday, August 29, 2019Local leaders: We’ve got to start thinking regionally in Rhode Island
Reposted From East Bay RI Warren:https://www.eastbayri.com/warren/stories/local-leaders-weve-got-to-start-thinking-regionally-in-rhode-island,70151Business, government leaders meet at WaterRower to talk regionalism and state’s challengesTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019Leaders (from left) Rich Overmoyer of Connect Greater Newport, broadband consultant Ashley Medeiros and Congressman David Cicilline, discuss issues of regional importance last week at WaterRower.Posted Thursday, August 29, 2019 2:14 pmBy Ted
Thursday, August 01, 2019Chamber to Partner with Center for Women & Enterprise
NEWPORT, RI – The Newport County Chamber of Commerce and the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) have formalized a partnership that will bring valuable programming to the businesses of Greater Newport. The Chamber’s partnership with the CWE was created to educate and empower local entrepreneurs and business owners by providing enriching programs. The organizations will kick off the partnership by hosting the following seminars at Innovate Newport: Understanding Your Personal Branding – Thursday,
Tuesday, July 30, 2019Greater Newport Business Owners Report Stability and Growth
Newport, RI: A report released today cites that 92% of businesses in the Greater Newport region report stability and growth. Connect Greater Newport, the economic development division of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, released the findings following a business walk held in May of this year. “Business owners that I have connected with over the past year in addition to the 90 business owners involved in our Business Walk regularly express the value of our region’s unbeatable quality of life,
Friday, July 26, 2019Visas Fill Hundreds of Summer Jobs 07/26/19
Original Article from Providence Business News By: Elizabeth Graham Uploaded July 26, 2019 2:30pm It’s midsummer, and Susan Tosun is still waiting on a few Newport residents who were offered seasonal jobs to get back to her. Each year Tosun, director of the food and beverage program at Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, sees the same thing. To view full article...
Monday, July 22, 2019Chamber Announces New Partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration
NEWPORT, RI – The Newport County Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have signed an official partnership agreement that will bring SBA workshops to the business community of Greater Newport. The partnership was created to educate and empower the existing business community and entrepreneurs by providing resources, technical assistance, counseling and training to grow small businesses. The Chamber, SBA, the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center and Rhode Island SCORE
Monday, June 03, 2019Innovate Newport Officially Opens Doors with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
NEWPORT, R.I. -- City, State, and Federal officials gathered under sun-drenched skies on Monday, June 3rd, at the site of the former Sheffield Elementary School to mark the grand opening of Innovate Newport. A joint effort between the City of Newport, the Economic Development Foundation of Rhode Island, and the Newport County Development Council (the non-profit arm of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce), the roughly $8 million project to convert the longtime school building into a hub for
Thursday, February 08, 2018Chamber spearheads campaign to attract businesses to Newport County
By Matt Sheley Daily News staff writer Originally posted 2/8/2018 to http://www.newportri.com/bb08ee9b-bac5-531a-aefb-df6bdee4a63c.html NEWPORT -- If Newport County wants to become known as an international business destination as much as for its tourism, officials know they need to do a better job getting the word out. A new website, connectgreaternewport.com, went live last week to promote the area’s economic opportunities and connect potential business partners. As part of a joint public-private
Saturday, January 06, 2018Worldwide business appeal for Newport County?
By Matt Sheley Daily News staff writer Originally posted 1/6/2018 to http://www.newportri.com/fb6d2ca7-e420-5aec-9b5f-89258ab4724c.html NEWPORT -- Newport is already an international tourist destination. Now, thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, private businesses and half a dozen local municipalities, the hope is to make the region an international business destination, too. Starting next week, consultants from Fourth Economy will meet with economic
