Rain 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
Candidates 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
Questions 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
Middletown 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
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,
The Future is Now: Robotic Vessels for Military and Industrial Use
Newport This Week By John Pantalone What once seemed like science fiction has become reality, from aerial drone photography to attack drones. Soon enough, the sea will become an active zone for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and underwater ones as well. In fact, the field of USVs has been emerging slowly for decades and has begun to speed up. At a recent talk in Newport, the co-founder of a Rhode Island company launched in January, called Havoc AI, described plans for autonomous vessels they hope to
Broadway 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
Salvation Army and Other Food Banks Meeting Increased Need
By Veronica Bruno With food insecurity affecting nearly one in three families in Rhode Island, Newport’s food pantries are stepping up to meet the needs of vulnerable residents. Newport County’s Salvation Army has brought in more volunteers to help feed the hungry, East Bay Community Action’s food pantry increased its hours, and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has embarked upon its major food drive, “Ton of Love,” for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. According to the Rhode
Innovate Newport’s Food & Beverage Industry Spotlight Series Draws Over 125 Attendees
Innovate Newport’s Food & Beverage Industry Spotlight Series launched with resounding success on February 15th, attracting over 125 attendees. The event, designed to foster collaboration and innovation within Rhode Island’s vibrant food industry, featured networking opportunities, product showcases, and a dynamic panel discussion. Lisa Raiola, Founder & President of Hope & Main, remarked, “Advancing the food industry is a team sport in Rhode Island. Innovate Newport brought us together in the best way to
Greater 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
Greater 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,
Politics & 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
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
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 host Women in Business Dinner with Author, TV Contributor, Samantha Ettus
Newport, RI – The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will welcome best-selling Author, TV Contributor, and Women’s Advocate Samantha Ettus, as keynote speaker at their Women in Business Dinner taking place on Thursday, October 19th at Rosecliff. Guests will enjoy networking and dinner in the ballroom and hear Ms. Ettus speak on The New No Boundary Workplace: How to Thrive Personally and Professionally—At The Same Time. In this inspiring talk, Ettus shares her years of experience working with employees
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
Conversation on Human Services & the Workforce Crisis
Conversation on Human Services & the Workforce Crisis By Community Submission | on May 09, 2022FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare The Newport County Health Care Collaborative (NCHCC) will be hosting a virtual community conversation on human services and the workforce crisis. Attendees will include leadership in the health and human services fields, Legislators, clients, and supporters on Monday, May 16, 2022 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Our Collaborative is made up of
