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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
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
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, 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
Tuesday, January 18, 2022the Beat - RhodeIslandInno
Before We BeginAnnouncements and the like.Dana: Good afternoon, Rhode Island! Business ventures within the North End Urban Plan are starting to ramp up almost a year after the plan was accepted into Newport’s land use plan. The area selected for redevelopment was targeted for growth within the area’s blue institutional economy. Recently, 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
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
Wednesday, June 02, 2021Limited hours, reduced seating: R.I. businesses short-staffed as summer season begins
Limited hours, reduced seating: R.I. businesses short-staffed as summer season begins Newport businesses this summer are plastered with ‘Help Wanted’ signs. And business owners say the difficulty finding employees is particularly concerning in a summer destination like Newport, where businesses hit hard by the pandemic are relying on the next few months for an economic comeback.by Antonia Ayres-Brown The Public's Radio · Limited hours, reduced seating: R.I. businesses short-staffed as summer season
Thursday, May 27, 2021Minimum wage to reach $15 by ’25
Minimum wage to reach $15 by ’25Euer, Ruggiero support increase from $11.25Jamestown Press | By ohtadmin | on May 27, 2021 Read the original article here.The minimum wage in Rhode Island will incrementally increase to $15 an hour in 2025 under legislation signed by Gov. Dan McKee.McKee, a Democrat, affixed his signature May 20 amid pushback from GOP lawmakers who believe higher labor costs will kill small businesses.“This is an important step in the effort to help lift Rhode Island families out of
Tuesday, April 06, 2021Chamber Honors Women of Distinction
Chamber Honors Women of Distinction By ohtadmin | on April 01, 2021By Wendy Logan Read the original article here. In honor of Women’s History Month, The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is honoring four “Women of Distinction” for their accomplishments, including community involvement, industry impact and professional success. “We were so proud to be able to honor this year’s women of distinction in the Greater Newport region,” said Erin Donovan-Boyle, chamber executive director. “Our … awardees
Tuesday, March 16, 2021Top Business Women Recognized by Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
Top Business Women Recognized by Greater Newport Chamber of CommerceTuesday, March 16, 2021 Read the original article here. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is recognizing four honorees with a 2021 Women of Distinction award. The recipients "represent countless impressive traits and a long list of accomplishments deserving of recognition, including community involvement, industry impact, and professional success." The 2021 Women of Distinction are: Mary Beth Daigneault, Administrator, St. Clare
Monday, March 01, 2021Businesspeople on the move in RI, week of Feb. 14: Board Chair, Joe Pratt
Businesspeople on the move in RI, week of Feb. 14The Providence JournalRead the original article hereGreater Newport Chamber of Commerce The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce recently announced its 2021 board of directors. The chamber’s executive board will be led by Joe Pratt, executive director and CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Newport County, as chair, with Adam Thayer, of Sayer, Regan & Thayer LLP, serving as vice chair; Steve Senteio, financial adviser at Edward Jones, serving as secretary; Andrew
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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
