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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, 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
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
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
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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
Friday, January 28, 2022Greater Newport Chamber to host food drive throughout February
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 28, 2022 Greater Newport Chamber to host food drive throughout February Newport, RI- The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will run the annual Ton of Love food drive to benefit the food pantry at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. Those who wish to donate online can visit mlkccenter.org and choose “Hunger Services” and “Ton of Love”. Checks or gift cards noting “Ton of Love” can be mailed to the center at 20 Marcus Wheatland Blvd. Newport.
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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.
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
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,
Tuesday, March 02, 2021Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce issues statement on proposed minimum wage increase
Read the original article here. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Erin Donovan-Boyle, and Board Chair, Joseph Pratt today issued the following statement regarding the proposed minimum wage increase. We write to share our concerns during a covid pandemic of the legislation to raise the minimum wage, specifically the increase proposed to take effect this year (October 2021). Members of the business community understand and appreciate the desire to improve wages in the
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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
