Providence 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
AsqMe 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
Whatsup Newp: Erin Donovan-Boyle selected for U.S Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced on Friday, August 9, that Erin Donovan-Boyle, President & CEO of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, was selected to participate in the tenth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. by Ryan Belmore August 10, 2024 Updated August 11, 2024 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced on Friday, August 9, that Erin Donovan-Boyle, President & CEO of the Greater Newport
J-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,
McKee 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
Erin Donovan-Boyle Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
Erin Donovan-Boyle Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program Fellowship Provides State and Local Business Leaders with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Erin Donovan-Boyle, President & CEO of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce was selected to participate in the tenth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads
Whatsup Newp: CCRI’s first “Building Bridges” event set for Newport
CCRI’s first “Building Bridges” event set for Newport Key Industry Leaders to Discuss Workforce Needs by Ryan Belmore July 5, 2024 The Community College of Rhode Island will launch its first “Building Bridges” event in Newport on July 17, bringing together key industry leaders and employers from Aquidneck Island to discuss the current and future labor market and workforce training needs. The event, titled “Building Bridges: Connecting Education and Industry to Workforce Development on Aquidneck
RIBBE 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
Investment 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
Newport officials implore shoppers to stay local this season. Why it helps the economy
Newport officials implore shoppers to stay local this season. Why it helps the economy Jeffrey D. Wagner Special to The Newport Daily News NEWPORT – Holding a 4-month-old, business owner Basil Yu still managed to wow a group of local authorities and business owners with his noodle-making room at his restaurant, Yagi Noodles Ramen and Boba. Yu impressed and possibly won over some more clients – and only a portion of it was connected to him holding his beautiful baby daughter Remi. Yu mentioned that
The 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
Greater Newport Chamber to welcome U.S. Chamber Chief Economist
Greater Newport Chamber to welcome U.S. Chamber Chief Economist By Community Submission | on September 11, 2023 Middletown, RI – The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will welcome Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as keynote speaker at their Economic Outlook Luncheon, taking place on Wednesday, September 20th at the Wyndham Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. At the U.S. Chamber, Mr. Dubay tracks the condition of the economy, analyzes the impact of public
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As 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
Housing 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
Can 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
GUEST 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
Newport'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
