Thursday, April 26, 2012
A grand opening ceremony is scheduled for May 11.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters shared the following information with the community. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS) has announced it will open a new Donation Center on Aquidneck Island to serve Middletown, Portsmouth, Newport and neighboring communities. The Center, located in the Airport Plaza at 1341 West Main Road, is expected to open as early as May 4 and is intended to create a sustained source of revenue for the social service activities of BBBSOS. It is the second such center in Rhode Island, the first located next to the agency’s headquarters at 1540 Pontiac Avenue in Cranston. A grand opening ceremony is scheduled for May 11. “Opening a facility on Aquidneck Island is an exciting step for our agency,” said Deb …
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce unanimously voted to oppose increasing the toll on the Newport Pell Bridge and tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The following information was submitted by the Newport County Chamber of Commerce. The Board of Directors of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce has unanimously voted to oppose any and all tolls or toll increases on both the Newport Pell Bridge and the Sakonnet River Bridge. Any additional tolls would place an additional and unfair burden on Newport Pell and Sakonnet Bridge users, especially Aquidneck Island businesses, residents, and border state commuters. Additional tolls would: The Board also expressed concern that a comprehensive analysis of the economic impact to the existing and future business environment, cost of living, and employment and workforce, has not been completed. The Chamber will forward copies of its resolution …
Friday, March 2, 2012
The board voted in opposition of the two percent increase in Meals & Beverage tax.
This release was provided by the Newport County Chamber of Commerce. The Newport County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted at their February Board meeting to oppose passage of the two percent increase in the Meals & Beverage tax contained in the Governor’s 2013 budget. The hospitality industry is a key economic driver in the state of Rhode Island and one of the few industries currently experiencing growth coming out of the long recession. To place yet another tax on this already over-taxed industry is a not a solution, at most is a temporary fix, and does not address the structural problems within Rhode Island’s finances. “Newport and Rhode Island are destinations”, said Jody Sullivan, Executive Director of the Chamber, “…
Monday, July 11, 2011
Home-grown television from throughout Newport County for the week beginning Monday, July 11.
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Monday, July 11, 2011
The Millers' regularly aired country music television show, highlights from 2010 Bridgefest, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce's "Women in Business" and Jazz Bash are among the Channel 18 scheduled programs for the week beginning Monday, July 11. MONDAY - JULY 11 6:00pm: Little Compton Town Council Mtg: 7.7 7:00pm: Bridgefest 2010 8:00pm: Newport Chamber of Commerce / Women In Business 8:45pm: ALN: CSO Accountability Forum TUESDAY – JULY 12 10:00am: Little Compton Town Council Mtg: 7.7 11:00am: Bridgefest 2010 12:00pm: Newport Chamber of Commerce / Women In Business 5:30pm: Art View (Island Moving Co / Bridgefest) 6:30pm: The Millers (Charlie Berluti) 8:00pm: Tiverton Town Council Mtg: 7.11 WEDNESDAY – JULY 13 9:30am: Art View (…
Monday, June 27, 2011
Newport County Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament will be held Monday, June 27, at the Montaup Country Club.
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Local businesses have the opportunity to both network and to have fun during the Newport County Chamber of Commerce's golf tournament to be held on Monday, June 27, at the Montaup Country Club. An annual event, the golf tournament is being sponsored by companies such as GenCorp, Cox Business Services, SEABIZ and McGrath's Clambakes to name a few. The sponsors will fund a variety of prizes for competitions such as longest drive, closest to the pin and best team overall. The golf tournament is one of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce's "budget items as a small business," said Carol Mutty of the chamber's Membership and Events Management Department. Mutty estimates that up to 100 golfers will attend this year's event. Though it is a bit…
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7:31 pm on Friday, May 4, 2012
As of Friday, May 4th, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Aquidneck Donation Center is open for business! Come on by with your donations during our business hours, and our friendly attendant will help you with your bags or boxes and provide you with a tax receipt. Thanks for your support! more ›