Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s who’s hiring 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. Current Job Opportunities 7-Eleven – Sales AssociateAldi – Full-Time Store Manager TraineeAllied Universal – Security Officer […]
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Gurney’s Newport Resort sells for $174 million
Gurney’s Newport Resort has sold, according to a press release from Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. Bethesda, Maryland-based Pebblebrook Hotel Trust on Friday announced that on June 23, 2022, it acquired the 257-room hotel and resort in Newport for $174.0 million. “We are very excited to acquire this extremely unique premier resort within the vibrant, high barrier […]
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Manufacturers struggle to keep pace with vinyl record demand
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press The arrival of the compact disc nearly killed off record albums, with vinyl pressing machines sold, scrapped and dismantled by major record labels. Four decades later, with resuscitated record album sales producing double-digit annual growth, manufacturers are rapidly rebuilding an industry to keep pace with sales that reached $1 billion […]
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Maker of Harpoon beers to acquire Vermont’s Long Trail
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston-based maker of the Harpoon family of beers has agreed to buy Vermont-based Long Trail Brewing Co., bringing together two of New England’s most established craft brewers. Under the terms of the deal announced Friday, Mass. Bay Brewing Co. will acquire the Long Trail, Otter Creek and Shed brands and continue […]
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RPL’s Libby Kirwin closes multi-million dollar sale of Newport’s Scales & Shells restaurant
Residential Properties Ltd. takes pleasure in announcing the sale of 527 Thames Street, 537 Thames Street, and 2 Goodwin Street in Newport. RPL Broker Associate Libby Kirwin proudly represented both sides in this multimillion-dollar transaction. For nearly four decades, the building has been home to a staple of Newport’s active restaurant scene, Scales & Shells, […]
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“Blue & You” Summer Speaker Series lineup announced
By Mollie Frazer Williams, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce “The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy” summer speaker series will run for a second year in a row. “Innovate Greater Newport,” one of the four pillars of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, which includes programming at Innovate Newport, […]
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BankNewport hosts Financial Education Fair for students at Rogers High School
BankNewport held its first in-person Financial Education Fair since 2020 for 140 students at Rogers High School in Newport recently. Throughout the school year, BankNewport conducted presentations on topics such as Careers, Checking and Savings, Digital Banking, Personal Insurance, and the Importance of Credit. The Fair served as a capstone to the partnership, giving students […]
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Now Hiring: 100+ job opportunities available right now in the Newport area (June 12)
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s who’s hiring 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. Current Job Opportunities 22 Bowen’s – LINE COOK/PREP COOK – $17-$26/HOUR @ 22 BOWENS 7-Eleven – […]
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Regenerative Medical Clinic, Dumpster Business, Chopmist Charlie’s, and other businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island
The latest listings on BizBuySell, LoopNet, and Kirby Properties show all kinds of businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island. Reasons for selling, when provided, typically do not mention economic hardship, but more often involve the owner retiring or not having time to actively run the business. The names and locations are generally left out, but there are occasional […]
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Sweetspot Dispensary to open in South Kingstown
For the first time in more than eight years, Rhode Island is getting a new medical cannabis compassion center. Plant Based Compassionate Care, doing business as Sweetspot Dispensary, is opening its facility at 91 Pershing Avenue in South Kingstown. Sweetspot was one of the winners in last year’s lottery to bring new compassion centers to […]
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MVYRADIO completes ‘Our Island Home’ campaign, will host a ribbon cutting and open house
MVYRADIO announced on Wednesday the successful completion of their Our Island Home capital campaign. The local, independent, nonprofit radio station raised over $2.5 million dollars to buy and renovate its new broadcast facility on State Road in West Tisbury.In 2019, MVYRADIO purchased 489 State Road with the intent of moving its operations from its longtime […]
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Raytheon to establish global headquarters in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Aerospace and defense company Raytheon Technologies will establish a global headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, the company announced Tuesday. The location just outside Washington “increases agility in supporting U.S. government and commercial aerospace customers and serves to reinforce partnerships that will progress innovative technologies to advance the industry,” the company said in […]
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Red-hot summer job market awaits US teens as employers sweat
By PAUL WISEMAN and MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Mary Jane Riva, CEO of the Pizza Factory, has a cautionary message for her customers this summer: Prepare to wait longer for your Hawaiian pie or calzone. The Pizza Factory’s 100 West Coast locations are desperately short of workers. With about 12 employees […]
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Highest paying jobs in Providence that require a bachelor's degree
While college and university tuition costs may be skyrocketing, many still believe a bachelor’s degree is essential to landing a high-paying job in the United States. Stacker compiled a list of the highest paying jobs that typically require a bachelors in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by […]
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Newport Restaurant Group appoints Jeff Tenner as Director of Concept Development
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) this week announced the appointment of Narragansett resident Jeff Tenner as director of concept development. In this new role, Tenner is responsible for the development and business implementation of new concepts and production practices, with a focus on balancing current values with emerging trends and new opportunities. Tenner brings 25 years of industry […]
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Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Providence, according to Tripadvisor
Seafood, once enjoyed only by Americans living on the coasts, is now available everywhere thanks to greatly improved transportation and storing technology. And Americans love seafood: Red Lobster, the casual dining chain, has hundreds of locations in 44 states and brought in $2.5 billion in sales in 2019. But Americans who love seafood seek it […]
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Tacos On The Hill, Chopmist Charlie’s, and other businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island
The latest listings on BizBuySell, LoopNet, and Kirby Properties show all kinds of businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island. Reasons for selling, when provided, typically do not mention economic hardship, but more often involve the owner retiring or not having time to actively run the business. The names and locations are generally left out, but there are occasional […]
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People’s Credit Union announces Centennial Scholorship Program
People’s Credit Union has launched its Centennial Scholarship Program to benefit six area graduating high school students. The program was established to encourage and reward high schoolers whose community involvement and volunteerism reflect the Credit Union’s core values of being – genuine, trustworthy, earnest, empathetic, and resourceful. As part of the application process, students will […]
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Now Hiring: 100 job opportunities available right now in the Newport area (May 27)
Looking for a new gig, job, or career? Here’s who’s hiring 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. Are you a business owner and manager who is hiring? Provide your job opportunities to us […]
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Innovation Arts & Entertainment taps James Macdonald to run events on Martha’s Vineyard
Innovation Arts & Entertainment (IAE) today announced that it has hired music industry veteran James Macdonald to oversee all of its festival and live event operations. Macdonald comes to IAE with more than two decades of experience producing and promoting live entertainment events including the Life is Good Festival. According to IAE, Macdonald will oversee […]
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Ocean State Job Lot’s third “To The Rescue” program to benefit animal welfare organizations across the northeast begins on May 26
Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) today announced the return of its “To The Rescue” charitable program to benefit animal welfare organizations, rehabilitation farms, wildlife centers, and nonprofit rescue organizations throughout the Northeast. From Thursday, May 26th to Wednesday, June 29th, customers can make a donation when checking out at any of OSJL’s stores throughout the region, or by clicking the “Donate Now” button on […]
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J.P. Morgan Wealth Management named presenting sponsor of the 2022 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
The Preservation Society of Newport County today announced J.P. Morgan Wealth Management as the presenting sponsor for the 2022 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, to be held September 16-18. “J.P. Morgan Wealth Management is excited to sponsor and participate in the 17th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. We are looking forward to a wonderful […]
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Firefighters battle four-alarm fire at The Wayfinder Hotel
This story was originally published at 8:47 pm on May 23. It has been updated. Newport Fire Department and crews from several local communities battled a four-alarm structure fire at 151 Kalbfus Road, The Wayfinder Hotel, on Monday night. “At 20:00 hrs Box 1990 was received for 151 Admiral Kalbfus Road. Upon arrival a “Code […]
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Coastal Medical closes half its laboratories
Coastal Medical, which “merged” with Lifespan in April 2021, has “temporarily closed” more than half of its laboratories. This comes as Lifespan reportedly is also closing its weight loss clinic. According to the Coastal Medical website, it has temporarily closed six of its 11 laboratories, leaving some patients that rely upon the practice’s laboratories few […]
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Marina Cafe and Pub reopening on May 25
The Marine Cafe and Pub will be reopening this summer after all. On January 15, the Marina Cafe and Pub announced that it would be permanently closing because it couldn’t come to terms with an extended lease with its landlord. An agreement has been reached and The Marina Cafe and Pub will be opening for […]