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Thursday, February 08, 2024Newport Chamber of Commerce launches 2024 Founders’ Dinner Program to support local startup founders
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is launching its 2024 Founders’ Dinner program to support local startup founders. The program aims to provide an exclusive platform for startup founders to collaborate and thrive. This is the second consecutive year that the program will be offered. The Founders’ Dinners are a confidential event where founders can share their experiences, insights, and connections with other local entrepreneurs. A guest mentor leads each dinner and focuses on
Wednesday, January 31, 2024Greater Newport Chamber announces 2024 Politics & Pancakes series to commence with Governor McKee
Newport, RI- The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an official partnership and sponsorship for their Politics & Pancakes series in 2024. The series will be held on a quarterly basis and will be hosted in partnership with The Pell Center at Salve Regina University as the venue for all four events. The series will be sponsored by Bally’s Corporation. At the first event of the series, taking place on Monday, February 5th, guests will hear from Governor Dan McKee as he discusses his
Wednesday, November 08, 2023R.I. business groups form alliance to support education
PROVIDENCE – A collection of prominent groups representing hundreds of businesses across Rhode Island on Thursday formed a new alliance to support better education outcomes statewide. According to its formal announcement, the new coalition, called the Rhode Island Businesses for Better Education, will focus on advocacy, accountability, and regional and national best practices on how to improve the state’s struggling education system. The coalition’s nine founding members are the Greater Providence Chamber
Tuesday, September 26, 2023Greater Newport Chamber to host Women in Business Dinner with Author, TV Contributor, Samantha Ettus
Newport, RI – The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will welcome best-selling Author, TV Contributor, and Women’s Advocate Samantha Ettus, as keynote speaker at their Women in Business Dinner taking place on Thursday, October 19th at Rosecliff. Guests will enjoy networking and dinner in the ballroom and hear Ms. Ettus speak on The New No Boundary Workplace: How to Thrive Personally and Professionally—At The Same Time. In this inspiring talk, Ettus shares her years of experience working with employees
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
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
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
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
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