About
A trusted institution for over 100 years.
Nearly 1,000 members, representing over 50,000 employees.
The Chamber works to create valuable strategic partnerships, promote strong economic growth, diversity, and prosperity to serve its members and the Greater Newport region.
The Chamber is proud to offer over 100 events and programs each year including annual, signature events, speaker series, networking hours, membership groups, and professional development opportunities. Click here to learn more about the breadth of events offered by the Chamber.
Connect Greater Newport was established in 2018 as the economic development division of the Chamber. Click here to learn more about our business outreach, concierge services, and economic planning we conduct through this initiative.
We actively foster a robust innovation ecosystem through diverse qualitative programming, support for startups including access to venture capital and training programs, collaborative work towards building talent pipelines, and attention to emerging markets. Click here to learn more.
The Chamber is committed to promoting sound public policy for our regional business community through advocacy at the local, state and federal levels. Regular legislative alerts, an active Government Affairs committee, and our quarterly Politics & Pancakes series are three ways members can stay informed. Click here to learn more.
Featured Programs & Services
Mark Your Calendar
We are proud to offer a robust calendar of events and programs including networking events, educational workshops, professional development opportunities, social gatherings, and formal keynotes at venues throughout Greater Newport.
Below are some featured upcoming events. Visit our calendar for a full list and to register.
Upcoming Events
Communications
The Chamber strives to keep you informed about timely information pertaining to the local business community. Our weekly At a Glance is emailed each Monday with a snapshot of the week ahead.
We post regularly on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. On a monthly basis, we send out the Member Exchange, full of updates from member businesses as well as news from the Chamber.
See our latest News & Media posts below, including Legislative Updates, Press Releases, Action Alerts, and more!
This Week at the State House
Legislative Updates June 2, 2025 This Week At the State House from the RI Chamber Coalition  We are…
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Press Release Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Mark Start of $52M in Statewide Broadband Infrastructure Projects FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…
Read MoreGeneral Assembly Session Update from RI Business Coalition
Legislative Updates May 29, 2025 RIPEC Report on Needed Reforms of Housing Resources Commission This week, the Rhode Island Public…
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