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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, September 30, 2021Roadmap for a Stronger Newport Economy
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Connect Greater Newport are excited to announce adoption of the first 10-year regional economic development strategy for Greater Newport that will serve as a roadmap to build a strong, competitive, and more resilient economy. Connect Greater Newport, the Chamber’s economic development division and a public-private partnership made up of regional stakeholders, developed the plan in consultation with representatives from municipal government leadership, private
Thursday, May 20, 2021Broadband Issues Getting Full Attention
Broadband Issues Getting Full Attention By Newport This Week Staff | on May 20, 2021 Read the original article here.By Alex Malm When the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Regional Economic Development Division surveyed businesses about the biggest challenges they faced, 62 percent had broadband on the top of the list. Now, the chamber is hoping to help with this issue by completing geographic information system mapping in the area. The chamber was recently awarded $50,000 from Commerce Rhode Island,
Monday, May 17, 2021Chamber of Commerce has a plan to address Newport County's internet problem
Chamber of Commerce has a plan to address Newport County's internet problem Newport Daily News | NewportRI.com Savana Dunning May 17, 2021 Read the original article here. NEWPORT — After listening to local concerns over internet inaccessibility, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is moving forward with an initiative that could result in better internet access for Newport County. “It really grew out of the fact that when COVID hit, so many more people were reliant on broadband, for education
Sunday, April 25, 2021Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce names Isabel Marsh business outreach specialist
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce names Isabel Marsh business outreach specialist The original article can be read here. NEWPORT — The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has named Isabel Marsh as Business Outreach Specialist working with the chamber's Regional Economic Development division and the stakeholders of Connect Greater Newport. She will support efforts to develop effective strategies for regional economic, workforce and ecosystem development. In her new role, Marsh will lead direct
Tuesday, April 13, 2021The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce hired Isabel Marsh as Business Outreach Specialist working w
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce513 Broadway Suite 218Newport, Rhode Island 02840401.847.1600www.NewportChamber.com The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce hired Isabel Marsh as Business Outreach Specialist working with Connect Greater Newport April 13, 2021 Newport, RI- The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has named Isabel Marsh as Business Outreach Specialist working with our Regional Economic Development division and the stakeholders of Connect Greater Newport. She
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
Monday, August 24, 2020Restore Greater Newport tracks Covid-19's economic impact
Reposted from WhatsupNewp.com. The original article can be found here.Restore Greater Newport tracks Covid-19's economic impact By Ryan Belmore - August 24, 2020 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 pandemic. “It’s
