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Monday, March 18, 2024Salvation Army and Other Food Banks Meeting Increased Need
By Veronica Bruno With food insecurity affecting nearly one in three families in Rhode Island, Newport’s food pantries are stepping up to meet the needs of vulnerable residents. Newport County’s Salvation Army has brought in more volunteers to help feed the hungry, East Bay Community Action’s food pantry increased its hours, and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has embarked upon its major food drive, “Ton of Love,” for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. According to the Rhode
Wednesday, March 06, 2024Innovate Newport’s Food & Beverage Industry Spotlight Series Draws Over 125 Attendees
Innovate Newport’s Food & Beverage Industry Spotlight Series launched with resounding success on February 15th, attracting over 125 attendees. The event, designed to foster collaboration and innovation within Rhode Island’s vibrant food industry, featured networking opportunities, product showcases, and a dynamic panel discussion. Lisa Raiola, Founder & President of Hope & Main, remarked, “Advancing the food industry is a team sport in Rhode Island. Innovate Newport brought us together in the best way to
Wednesday, February 07, 2024Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces Conversations with Women of Distinction series
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is launching its new Conversations with Women of Distinction series, featuring a fireside chat with Erin Donovan-Boyle, CEO of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, as well as a woman of distinction from the Greater Newport Region each month. The series, sponsored by Newport This Week, will take place on the second Thursday of each month at Innovate Newport, featuring a continental breakfast and networking. The first event on January 11th will feature Cristina
Wednesday, February 07, 2024Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce commences new event series: Conversations with Women of Distinct
The Greater Newport Chamber began its newest event series: Conversations with Women of Distinction on Thursday, January 11th, welcoming Elizabeth Lynn, Executive Director of the van Beuren Charitable Foundation to a group of local business and nonprofit leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs. The series, sponsored by Newport This Week, will feature a fireside chat with Erin Donovan-Boyle, CEO of the Chamber, and a woman of distinction from the Greater Newport Region (entrepreneur, businesswoman,
Monday, January 29, 2024Politics & Pancakes Series 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
Thursday, December 14, 2023Investment on Navy Base Points to Blue, Green Economic Development
Investment on Navy Base Points to Blue, Green Economic Development By Newport This Week Staff | on December 14, 2023 By John Pantalone The U.S. Navy announcement last week that Naval Station Newport would be the site of a new Operations Center for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has people in local government and industry touting its impact on the local economy. The $147.7 million project, which is expected to be completed in 2027, has economic implications around development of
Monday, November 27, 2023The Spirit of Shopping Small
The Spirit of Shopping Small By Newport This Week Staff | on November 22, 2023 By Lynne Tungett Mark Hayward, district director of the Rhode Island Small Business Administration, believes that Small Business Saturday is even more important than Black Friday. “It is the local, independent businesses who are supporting the dance recitals, Little League and soccer teams,” he said. “For every dollar spent locally, we know it will be reinvested back into the community.” Hayward’s comments were part of the
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
Thursday, June 29, 2023Housing Crisis Threatens Local Economy
Housing Crisis Threatens Local Economy By Newport This Week Staff | on June 29, 2023FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare The housing crisis in Greater Newport is impacting our businesses by limiting their ability to recruit and retain staff. Even with competitive wages, the gap between household income and the cost of housing in the region often forces people to reside in other locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. To gain greater insight into the issues business owners are facing, we
Thursday, June 08, 2023Can we achieve our greatest potential?
Can we achieve our greatest potential?Can We Achieve Our Economic Potential? By Newport This Week Staff | on June 08, 2023FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare The housing situation in the Greater Newport region is having a negative impact on our economy as employers struggle to find workers to fill positions. A decline in the working-age population able to live in the region is being offset by an increased workforce commuting into tit, which raises sustainability risks. Our data shows that over
Thursday, May 25, 2023GUEST EDITORIAL: Call for Action on Housing
GUEST EDITORIAL: Call for Action on HousingCall for Action on Housing By Newport This Week Staff | on May 25, 2023FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare While communities statewide are struggling to cope with issues surrounding housing for working families and low-income residents, the greater Newport region is witnessing the extreme of these issues. Without the intervention of a concerted effort to make more housing available for working individuals, we will lose opportunities to enhance the
Thursday, August 11, 2022Broadway Street Fair is Comin’ Back
Broadway Street Fair is Comin’ Back By Newport This Week Staff | on August 11, 2022terEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare With COVID-19 concerns in the rearview mirror, the Broadway Street Fair is expected to return on Oct. 8. Months of planning is coming to fruition. Working in conjunction with the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, organizers have established a Broadway Street Fair nonprofit. The Newport County Development Council, the chamber’s 501C3 arm, will be serving as the fiscal agent for the
Sunday, May 15, 2022They’re Cruisin’ On In
They’re Cruisin’ On In By Newport This Week Staff | on May 12, 2022FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare The Silver Cloud, the seventh cruise ship of the season, visited Newport on May 11. The ship brought approximately 250 guests to explore the island. “We are excited to welcome back cruise ships to Newport,” said Evan Smith, Discover Newport’s president and CEO. “This milestone represents a strong sign of recovery for the travel industry. These valued cruise passengers shop at our retail
Friday, May 13, 2022Chamber Expo: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Chamber Expo: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 By Newport This Week Staff | on May 12, 2022FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShareCome to the Expo to enter to win the grand prize raffle of $600 gift certificate from Breeze Airways!Greater Newport Is Open for Business! Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Expo 2022 Tuesday, May 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Wyndham Atlantic Resort, Middletown RI Free and open to the public! Free shuttle from Easton’s Beach parking lot courtesy of Rail Explorers.Click here to see more
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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