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Friday, October 11, 2024Providence Business News: Five Questions with Erin Donovan-Boyle
Five Questions With: Erin Donovan BoyleBy Christopher Allen -10/11/2024 1. What are the biggest challenges facing both the Newport County and statewide business community? One of our biggest challenges is the ability to attract and retain the workforce across all levels of career and sectors of our economy in the Greater Newport region. We have a tremendous quality of life and thriving business community in our area, but we have a housing affordability and inventory problem. The recent surge in
Tuesday, October 01, 2024Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Politics & Pancakes’
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is hosting a pancake breakfast on Thursday, October 3, 2024, to discuss the 2024 race in Rhode Island. The event, titled “Politics & Pancakes”, will feature a briefing and discussion of new polling released by the Pell Center at Salve Regina University. The center is part of a collaboration between the Newport Chamber of Commerce and Salve Regina University’s The Pell Center. Attendees will also discuss the latest national polling regarding the race between Vice
Tuesday, October 01, 2024Rain or Shine Come to the Street Fair
Get ready to welcome the seventh annual Broadway Street Fair on Saturday, Oct. 12, rain or shine. More than 200 artisans, makers and food vendors will line the main thoroughfare to welcome customers at 11:30 a.m. Local bands and entertainers start at noon. As with previous years, this event is free and open to the public. The Street Fair begins “on the Rainbow Crosswalk” at Equality Park with fine artists, crafters, makers and specialty food purveyors lining the family-friendly route which extends into
Sunday, September 29, 2024Broadway Street Fair returns for 7th year with expanded offerings
Broadway Street Fair returns for 7th year with expanded offerings Local vendors, artists, and musicians to take over Newport’s main thoroughfare on October 12 by Ryan Belmore September 29, 2024 The seventh annual Broadway Street Fair is set to transform Newport’s main thoroughfare into a vibrant celebration of local culture on Saturday, October 12. More than 200 artisans, makers, and food vendors will line Broadway, welcoming visitors from 11:30 am to 8 pm. This free, family-friendly event stretches
Wednesday, September 25, 2024AsqMe Among Elite Startups Selected to Pitch at Prestigious Newport Investor Summit
DANBURY, Conn., Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AsqMe, the leading customer service platform for content creators and the Creator Economy, is excited to announce its selection to present at the inaugural Newport Investor Summit. This highly anticipated event will gather top, forward thinking investors and cutting-edge startups from across the East Coast of the United States. With nearly 100 start ups considered, AsqMe is in an elite group of cutting-edge startups selected to present. More than half
Wednesday, September 25, 2024Candidates for Newport School Committee discuss regionalization, budgets at forum
Candidates for Newport School Committee discuss regionalization, budgets at forum Savana Dunning Newport Daily News NEWPORT – Candidates for the School Committee participated in a candidate forum on Thursday, taking their first opportunity of this election season to share their thoughts regarding regionalization, the budget and student achievement, among other topics. This is one of several candidate forums hosted by the Newport County branch of the League of Women Voters and Newport This Week, allowing
Monday, September 16, 2024Questions to Candidates Yielded Surprise Responses
By Newport This Week Staff on September 12, 2024 By Kelsie Crough At the Middletown Town Council candidate forum on Sept. 9 each expressed their goals in 90-second opening and closing statements, through a series of questions, and in a lightening round. Erin Donovan Boyle, CEO and president of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, served as moderator of the forum. “We had a spirited discussion on the issues impacting Middletown residents and it was a great opportunity to hear candidate priorities and
Thursday, September 12, 2024Middletown Town Council Candidate Forum 2024
Nine candidates for Middletown Town Council gathered at the Columbus Hall on Sept. 9, where they offered their views on short-term rentals, environmental initiatives and the new middle-high school construction project.The forum was attended by over 50 people and organized by the League of Women Voters of Newport County, AARP Rhode Island and Newport This Week. Erin Donovan-Boyle, of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, served as moderator. LINK TO VIDEO Candidates are Leonidas Amarant, Peter
Thursday, August 15, 2024J-1 Visa Program Jeopordized by Lack of Housing158
J-1 Visa Program Jeopordized by Lack of Housing158 By Newport This Week Staff on August 15, 2024 By Jim Fry Four years after the worst of the COVID-19 shutdown, the number of overseas college students traveling to Newport for the summer season has returned to pre-pandemic levels. A U.S. State Department website estimates there are 370 college students holding J-1 visas in Newport this summer, 10 more than in 2019. However, higher housing costs are threatening the seasonal work program. Kim Hapgood,
Tuesday, August 13, 2024McKee Administration Partners with Chambers of Commerce to Survey Rhode Island Businesses about Employee Training
McKee Administration Partners with Chambers of Commerce to Survey Rhode Island Businesses about Employee Training Published on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 PROVIDENCE– In support of its Rhode to Prosperity Initiative, the McKee Administration is partnering with local Chambers of Commerce to distribute an online survey that will help identify best practices and gaps in worker training. “The survey will help us understand what businesses are currently doing to skill up their employees—whether they are engaged
Tuesday, June 18, 2024RIBBE Commends Commitment to Education in FY 2025 Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2024 RIBBE Commends Commitment to Education in FY 2025 Budget RIBBE recognizes improved investments in career and technical education, multilingual learners, and professional development PROVIDENCE, RI- Rhode Island Businesses for Better Education (RIBBE) commends the Rhode Island General Assembly for prioritizing education and investing in the development of critical programming that supports long-term success. RIBBE applauds the collaborative efforts of state lawmakers
Thursday, June 13, 2024Broadway Street Fair set for October 12th
Broadway Street Fair Set for October 12 By Newport This Week Staff on June 13, 2024 Our Newport community came together on May 24 for a night of music and fun led by blues legend James Montgomery at the Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center. A packed house welcomed the warmer weather, with many guests dancing in the aisles to the sweet sounds of James and the band. This new annual summer kickoff event was produced by the Broadway Street Fair (BSF) production team. Since it was Memorial Day weekend, we
Thursday, February 08, 2024Consultants to examine Internet service throughout town
An Internet consulting firm from Maine is launching a campaign in Jamestown to determine whether homeowners and businesses have the adequate broadband service needed for the 21st century. Town Administrator Ed Mello updated the town council Monday about the campaign by Mission Broadband Inc. after the councilors approved the grant-funded project at their Jan. 2 meeting. The grant is being used in collaboration with Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce after the nonprofit organization studied the broadband
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: Gov. McKee kicks off 2024 Speaker Series
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of a series of events, Politics & Pancakes, featuring four guest speakers in 2024. The series begins with Gov. Dan McKee on February 5. The series, sponsored by Bally’s Corporation, will take place quarterly and will be held at the Pell Center at Salve Regina University. Tickets to each event $50 for chamber members and non-members. Tickets will include admission to a full breakfast. The first event, “Governor McKee Speaks at Politics &
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
Monday, December 18, 2023A1 Roofing & Construction opens new headquarters
A1 Roofing & Construction opens new headquarters A1 Roofing & Construction, founded in 2007, recently celebrated the opening of its new headquarters at 1133 West Main Road in Middletown, RI. Formerly the site of the Hyundai of Newport auto dealership, the building has been completely renovated to accommodate A1’s growing team, provide a spacious showroom for customer displays, and streamline equipment maintenance. According to Sean Napolitano, President and Owner of A1 Roofing & Construction, “A1 Roofing
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
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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, July 07, 2023PBN Editor’s Choice: Greater Newport Chamber to hold golf networking event
Editor’s Choice: Greater Newport Chamber to hold golf networking eventBy James Bessette -07/07/2023 HITTING THE LINKS: The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will hold its Chamber Golf Club networking event on July 12 at Green Valley Country Club in Portsmouth. COURTESY GREEN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB EDITOR’S CHOICEGreater Newport Chamber to hold golf networking event THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold its Chamber Golf Club networking event, hosted by Green Valley Country Club. Business
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
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, 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
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