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Wednesday, August 02, 2023As CD1 race heats up, these are the issues Newport County leaders want candidates to focus on
As CD1 race heats up, these are the issues Newport County leaders want candidates to focus on Zane Wolfang Newport Daily News Though many voters might still be more focused on their jampacked summer schedules than on the impending election to replace U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, election day is fast approaching. The deadline to register to vote in the Democratic primary is Aug. 6, the deadline to register for a mail ballot is Aug. 15 and early voting starts on Aug. 16. The Primary Election itself is on
Friday, January 13, 2023'Staff are burning out': How a workforce crisis is affecting healthcare in Greater Newport
'Staff are burning out': How a workforce crisis is affecting healthcare in Greater Newport Zane Wolfang Newport Daily News NEWPORT ― The Newport County Community Healthcare Collaborative held a Zoom discussion with legislators on Tuesday, Jan. 10 to discuss policy and priorities as the healthcare industry emerges from the pandemic and manages what industry leaders are calling a workforce crisis. Child & Family CEO Marty Sinnott, who has chaired the NCCHC board for the past year, opened the meeting by
Tuesday, November 22, 2022Chamber business stroll kicks off holiday shopping season
Chamber business stroll kicks off holiday shopping season in Newport Savana Dunning Newport Daily News NEWPORT — As holiday shopping season looms right around the corner, local officials are trying to encourage Newport County residents to take their dollar around their own corner and support local small businesses. “I hope that you do shop local,” Outgoing Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano said to a small crowd of people at the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Holidays By The Sea press conference on
Tuesday, November 22, 2022Newport Food Scene: 22 reasons to be thankful for Newport County's food scene
Newport Food Scene: 22 reasons to be thankful for Newport County's food scene Dan Lederer In the spirit of giving thanks, here are 22 things of the Food Scene that I am grateful for in 2022. 1. I am grateful for all the incredible options we have on our Island. You can get it all here. From full New England Lobster dinners in fine restaurants overlooking the harbor to fresh-made Malasadas served up warm at local gas stations on Sundays, we’ve got it all and we sure are lucky. 2. I am grateful to all the
Tuesday, August 16, 2022Newport's workforce housing is shrinking, but a study is underway to address the issue
Newport's workforce housing is shrinking, but a study is underway to address the issueSavana DunningNewport Daily News NEWPORT — As the availability of workforce housing for residents in Newport and Bristol counties continues to shrink, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has started studying ways to address the issue for years to come. "We were able to put together a proposal that was funded by the van Beuren Foundation to take a look at workforce housing and develop a plan," said Erin
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
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
