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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
Thursday, January 13, 2022Will hiring improve in Newport County in 2022? Concern remains.
Will hiring improve in Newport County in 2022? Concern remains.Savana Dunning | The Newport Daily News The original article can be read here. Six Months. That’s how long it took for Marco Polselli to find enough staff to open his new sandwich shop in downtown Newport. “It was incredibly hard,” Polselli said. “After getting all the certificates and all the paperwork from the city done, there was this period of time where I was able to open but I couldn’t because I didn’t have
Thursday, December 30, 2021Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces window contest winners
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces window contest winnersThe Newport Daily News Read the original article here The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce held its third annual Holidays by the Sea Window Contest earlier this month. Chamber members were encouraged to enter and show off their festive décor to be viewed by the Chamber Ambassadors, a group of chamber member volunteers. The Ambassadors chose Stalise as this year’s winner. “All of this year’s participating businesses did a wonderful
Monday, October 25, 2021Newport area startup companies compete in 'Shark Tank'-style pitch contest
Newport area startup companies compete in 'Shark Tank'-style pitch contestSavana DunningNewport Daily News NEWPORT — From self-piloting aquatic vehicles to the social-distancing igloos made popular by restaurant outdoor dining last year, startup companies across Newport and Bristol counties on Friday competed for a chance to win a $1,000 investment in their businesses from the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. “Startups are many, and burnouts and dropouts are many as well, and you obviously want to
Tuesday, October 19, 2021Want to participate in the Greater Newport Chamber's annual auction? Now you can from anywhere.
Want to participate in the Greater Newport Chamber's annual auction? Now you can from anywhere.Savana DunningNewport Daily NewsRead the original article here. For the first time, people far and wide can place bids on the vacation getaways, hotel stays and local goodies at the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s annual auction, which has moved to an entirely online format. “It will be open to the public, really, from wherever you are," said Kate Grotteberg, program director and head of events for the
Thursday, September 02, 2021Newport County's missing workforce isn't on unemployment, they're leaving the job market
Newport County's missing workforce isn't on unemployment, they're leaving the job market By Savanna Dunning, Newport Daily News Read the original article here. NEWPORT -- Angel Gonzalez has been looking for full-time employees since he first opened his Thames Street convenience store in May. When he did find staff, many quit shortly after, saying they found work elsewhere. “They know that they have so many options,” Gonzalez said. “If you go up and down Thames Street, you’ll find at least 15 spots
Wednesday, August 04, 2021Root Riders job program teaches Newport teens about food and much more
Root Riders job program teaches Newport teens about food and much moreSavana DunningNewport Daily News Read the original article here. NEWPORT — Bicycles with bags attached to the sides lean next to a tent, the table underneath it stocked high with greens and produce collected from community gardens. Three high schoolers, who helped grow the food by hand, sell what they have from their final harvest to Virginian visitor Dee Tokarski and her two granddaughters. “They approached me while we were
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
Wednesday, April 07, 2021Small business owners voice concerns to Gov. McKee during visit to Thames Street in Newport
Small business owners voice concerns to Gov. McKee during visit to Thames Street in NewportSavana DunningNewport Daily News NEWPORT — Gov. Dan McKee purchased $10 worth in Newport-made fudge and rubbed elbows with local business leaders during a visit to Thames Street on Tuesday afternoon. Guided by Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Erin Donovan-Boyle, the governor spoke with small business owners about their concerns and excitement as they reopen for the upcoming summer season,
Monday, March 22, 2021Minimum wage debate hits Newport County
Minimum wage debate hits Newport CountySavana DunningNewport Daily News | Read the original article here. With many businesses in Newport County offering entry-level positions at minimum wage, a potential wage increase from the state legislature has left the business community with mixed feelings. In February, the Rhode Island Senate approved legislation that would steadily increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. As the bill now makes its way to the House, it has stoked conversation among
Tuesday, March 02, 2021Hoping for a successful Newport summer? A group of tourism, business leaders have some ideas
Hoping for a successful Newport summer? A group of tourism, business leaders have some ideasSavana Dunning, Newport Daily News Read the original article here. Newport-area businesses leader are calling on state lawmakers to increase support and aid to small businesses in anticipation for the summer 2021 travel season. “We're aiming to develop short term and longer term efforts to mitigate the negative economic impacts of the coronavirus,” said Erin Donovan-Boyle, executive director of the Greater Newport
Tuesday, January 21, 2020Consultant will begin gathering input for plan on Newport’s North End development
Shared from Newport Daily News online. Click here for original story on NewportRI.com By Daily News staff Posted Jan 17, 2020 at 4:15 PM Updated Jan 17, 2020 at 4:33 PM The meetings are the first step in a public outreach effort designed to solicit and collect feedback from community members across the city to shape the future of Newport’s North End neighborhood. NEWPORT — As the moratorium halting development in the North End continues, work to draft the plan expected to guide the future of that
