General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $5.1 billion contract modification by the US Navy for its Columbia-class submarine program. The award will fund the advance procurement and construction of critical components and materials, support continuous missile tube production, and enhance the submarine industrial base, as well as sustained class maintenance and support. The […]
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Boat House Restaurant and Tiverton Police Department collect hundreds of toys for local children through Operation Blue Santa Toy Drive
The Boat House Restaurant and Tiverton Police Department held a successful toy drive for local children this holiday season, collecting hundreds of toys through the annual Operation Blue Santa event. On December 13th, the Boat House hosted a special event for guests who brought in a new, unwrapped toy, with complimentary appetizers and a cash […]
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Record-breaking 5,556 gifts donated to Rhode Island children through BankRI’s Holiday Giving Tree Program
Bank Rhode Island’s 25th annual Holiday Giving Tree program has reached a record number of donations this year, with 5,556 gifts collected for underprivileged children served by local nonprofits. The program, which ran from November 1 to December 20, saw twenty BankRI branches display giving trees decorated with ornaments featuring the name, age, and wish […]
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Newport Hospital generates $54 million in annual economic impact, study finds
Newport Hospital generates $54 million in annual economic impact in the region, according to a study conducted by business students at Salve Regina University in an Introduction to Econometrics class. The study, which was commissioned by Crista Durand, the CEO of Newport Hospital, was recently presented to the hospital’s leadership team in a presentation at […]
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Local businesses report stability and growth despite challenges
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce conducted its annual Business Walk on October 25, during which small teams of interviewers visited 60 businesses to gather feedback on the region’s business climate. According to the chamber, businesses reported stability and growing sales during the peak season of 2022, but continue to face challenges related to the […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on October 27th were considered. […]
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Dine Local, Shop Local: Newport County Dinner Club returns for its 34th year
The Newport County Dinner Club is returning for its 34th year, continuing its mission of making dining out more affordable. The Newport County Dinner Club offers two-for-one dining at more than 50 local restaurants. “This year the Newport County Dinner Club is celebrating 34 years. We have over 50 wonderful restaurants waiting for you. Don’t […]
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Now Hiring: 55 job opportunities available right now in the Newport area
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s a look at some of the job opportunities that are available right now in the Newport area. All jobs were posted or provided to us within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. 4M Building Solutions: Floor Maintenance Technician (Floor […]
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Highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of the highest paying computer and engineering jobs in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by 2021 annual mean wage. Jobs the BLS lists as “architecture and engineering occupations” or “computer and mathematical occupations” were considered. Keep reading to discover the highest […]
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Island Moving Company completes purchase of former Triplett School property on Broadway
IMC, Newport’s Contemporary Ballet, announced today that it has formally closed on the purchase of the property at 435 Broadway in Newport. The site last housed the George H. Triplett School and administration building prior to being decommissioned in 2013. The agreement, which was finalized on December 1st, highlight’s a unique public, private, and non-profit […]
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CVS, Walgreens finalize $10B in settlements over opioids
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press CVS and Walgreens have agreed to pay state and local governments a combined total of more than $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids and now want to know by Dec. 31 whether states are accepting the deals. States announced final details Monday of settlements that the […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Dec. 2 to Dec. 9. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on October 27th were considered. […]
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Quonset celebrates 13,000 jobs
The Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) announced today that more than 13,000 people now work at Quonset Business Park. Governor Dan McKee, Senator Jack Reed, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined state and local officials to mark the major milestone for Rhode Island at one of the nation’s leading business parks. Quonset is now home to 228 […]
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BankNewport volunteers pack and distribute 12,000 meals to local agencies through United Way partnership
As part of BankNewport’s All In Giving program and its ongoing partnership with United Way Rhode Island, 40 employee volunteers sorted and packed 12,000 meals recently, which were distributed to local agencies, including the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and Conexión Latina in Newport, Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket, the North Kingstown Food […]
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Sons of Liberty launches a new flavored whiskey line
South Kingstown-based Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. today announced that it has released a new line of flavored whiskies that are now available throughout Rhode Island and select stores in Massachusetts. The four year-round flavors are Maple, Honey, Apple, and Coffee. The 750ml, 70-proof offerings are all crafted with real ingredients and are on store […]
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Embrace Home Loans opens East Greenwich branch
Middletown-based Embrace Home Loans announced today that it has recently opened a branch in East Greenwich. The East Greenwich branch, which is located at 620 Main Street Unit 1, will be led by Branch Manager Michelle Solomon and the team includes Sales Manager Jonathan Bellemore and Junior Loan Officer Melissa Bjorklund, according to Embrace Home Loans. The East Greenwich branch plans to […]
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O’Brien’s Pub raises $3,700 for Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation
During the month of October, O’Brien’s Pub sold limited edition pink hoodie sweatshirts to support breast cancer awareness. “We pledged on donating $10 from each sale to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing free services to individuals and families touched by breast cancer in our local communities of Rhode […]
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List: Highest-paying business jobs in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of the highest paying business jobs in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by 2021 annual mean wage. Jobs the BLS lists as “business and financial operations occupations” were included. Keep reading to discover the highest paying business jobs in your city. […]
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Now Hiring: 55+ job opportunities available right now in and around Newport
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s a look at some of the job opportunities that are available right now in the Newport area. All jobs were posted or provided to us within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. 22 Bowen’s: ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Applebee’s: Carside […]
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Deadline Dec. 8 for SBA Award nominations
Nominations for the prestigious Small Business Administration’s annual awards is slightly more than a week away (Dec. 8), with awards given on a local, regional, and national level. The SBA presents awards in several categories, meant to celebrate small businesses across the country, and locally. Specific information about the nomination process is available at sba.gov/nsbw […]
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Senator Reed sets the stage for Trinity Rep’s $500,000 Federal Earmark to renovate historic theater
Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined Trinity Rep’s Executive Director Kate Liberman and Artistic Director Curt Columbus to ‘raise the curtain’ on upcoming exterior renovations to the landmark Lederer Theater Center. Constructed in the Beaux Arts style, the building first opened in 1917 as a vaudeville playhouse known as Emery’s Majestic Theatre before changing over to a movie theater in 1923. Trinity […]
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MVYRADIO awards fourth quarter ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants
MVYRADIO announced this week that it has awarded its latest round of quarterly ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants to local businesses.This round, Town Farm Tonics was selected to receive a total of sixty underwriting messages on MVYRADIO to be used in the next three months to inform the public about their business. The flight of 15-second […]
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Megs’ Aussie Milk Bar is for sale
Megs’ Aussie Milk Bar, which permanently closed on October 28 after 16 years, is now for sale. On Facebook, the cafe shared the following; Café for sale at a great price! Excellent opportunity to own this completely turnkey and well-established café located in busy Newport, R.I. Established café in same location for 16 years with […]
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MVYRADIO’s Laurel Redington wins Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Award
WEST TISBURY, MA — MVYRADIO’s Laurel Redington has won a Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Awards for a segment she produced in 2021.The segment originally aired on MVYRADIO’s Sunday Morning public affairs show “The Vineyard Current” on WMVY 88.7FM. In the category of “Feature News Story,” Redington won First Place for a piece entitled “9/11- A Soldier’s Story.” […]
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Now Hiring: 50+ job opportunities available right now in and around Newport
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s a look at some of the job opportunities that are available right now in the Newport area. All jobs were posted or provided to us within the last seven days and are located within five miles of downtown Newport. Applebee’s: Server AutoZone is Hiring! 16+ Bar […]