When choosing Rhode Island’s best wineries, you begin, of course, with the grapes. The quality of the grapes. Unless it’s apples. The Tapped Apple in Westerly was just named Rhode Island’s top winery by Choice Wineries, an online publication that ranks the best wineries in each state. The Tapped Apple, which produces apple wines and […]
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People’s Credit Union partners with Arbor Day Foundation to offer free trees to its members
As part of its Centennial Celebration, People’s Credit Union has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 600 free trees to Credit Union’s members through the Foundation’s Community Canopy Program. The Community Canopy partnership supports one of the key areas of the Credit Union’s philosophy of making the world a better place through environmental […]
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Job Opportunities: 100+ companies hiring right now in the Newport area
Looking for a new gig, job, or career in or around Newport? Here’s a roundup of some of the companies that are hiring right now in the Newport area. The opportunities listed below were provided to us or curated from hiring websites. All opportunities were available in the last seven days and are located within […]
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Newport Vineyards to host Interactive Culinary Job Fair Demo on March 23
Calling all culinary cru! Interested in working in farm-forward, 100% scratch kitchens? Newport Vineyards is inviting you to experience their kind of kitchen firsthand during an Interactive Culinary Job Fair Demo on Wednesday, March 23 from 5 pm to 7 pm. For invited applicants, Newport Vineyards will be holding a whole-animal breakdown demo, right in […]
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140 Broadway, formerly the Salvation Cafe, sells for $2.2 million
140 Broadway, formerly home to Salvation Cafe, sold on March 10, 2022, for $2.2 million, according to Rhode Island Statewide MLS records. The sale included the building, restaurant and liquor license, plus two residential apartments. According to City of Newport real estate records, Sue Lamond, the sole member of Star Nation, LLC, sold the property […]
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‘Six Picks’ Newport Breweries – Celebrate RI Craft Beer Week
Aquidneck Island is home to a number of craft breweries that lead the state in style and substance. As Rhode Island Craft Beer Week concludes, check out some of our favorites around town. Taproot Brewing Taproot Brewing, located in Newport Vineyards at 909 E Main Rd. in Middletown brews beer from farm to table to […]
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Now Hiring: 101 job opportunities available right now in the Newport area
Looking for a new gig, job, or career in or around Newport? Here’s a roundup of some of the companies that are hiring right now in the Newport area. The opportunities listed below were provided to us or curated from hiring websites. All opportunities were available in the last seven days and are located within […]
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Rhode Island PrideFest and Illuminated Night Parade returning June 18
PROVIDENCE, RI, – Rhode Island PrideFest and Illuminated Night Parade returns to the creative capital on Saturday, June 18, 2022. After a two-year pause without an in-person festival or parade due to the pandemic, we are looking and planning that 2022 will allow the return of traditional programming, like the vendor exhibition area, community resource hub, […]
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Kitchen at The Newport Lobster Shack back open on weekends
The Newport Lobster Shack on Wednesday announced that their kitchen is officially back open for the season. The kitchen will be open on weekends from 11 am to 5 pm. For the time being and while they get their groove back, they will be serving up a limited menu. The Newport Lobster Shack Market is […]
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Franklin Spa reopens for the season
After taking some time off this winter, Franklin Spa will reopen this morning at 6 am for the season. They will be open from 6 am to 1 pm for breakfast only. Just in time for this weekend’s Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, Franklin Spa will be offering some St. Patrick’s Day Specials this weekend. […]
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Newport Playhouse will reopen in July, following long closure due to flooding
The Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant today announced that they will reopen to the public on July 10. The popular spot in Newport was forced to close in August 2021 due to flooding caused by Hurricane Ida. Since November 17, Newport Playhouse has been hosting shows and events at the Wyndham Hotel and Johnny’s Restaurant. “The Newport […]
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Brick Alley Pub to host 10th Annual Post-Parade Day Clean-Up, volunteers wanted
The Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is arguably one of the busiest days of the year in Newport, and there’s no secret that our city needs a pick-me-up when the crowds go home. Luckily for Newport, there are some pretty amazing volunteers that come together each year to assist with the clean-up efforts. Those clean-up […]
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Now Hiring: 150+ job opportunities available right now
Looking for a new gig, job, or career in or around Newport? Here’s a roundup of some of the companies that are hiring right now in the Newport area. The opportunities listed below were provided to us or curated from hiring websites. All opportunities were available in the last seven days and are located within […]
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Now Hiring: Ocean State Job Lot looking to fill more than 100 jobs in North Kingstown
Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) today announced that it is currently hiring for over 100 permanent full-time and part-time positions for both second and third shifts at its distribution center, located in the Quonset Business Park at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI. The company is also hiring part-time and full-time Class A CDL […]
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Governor McKee: $8 million in grants is available for hospitality, tourism, and events industry
Today, Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce announced an $8 million grant program to assist businesses and organizations in the hospitality, tourism, and event sectors that suffered significant financial loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant program, part of Governor McKee’s Rhode Island Rebounds initiative will provide direct financial relief across the following […]
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Now Hiring: 100+ job opportunities available right now
Looking for a new gig, job, or career in or around Newport? Here’s a roundup of some of the companies that are 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. Job Opportunities in Newport […]
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Stoneacre Brasserie debuts weekly Afternoon Tea
Stoneacre Brasserie debuted Afternoon Tea earlier this month, now available week Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2-4 pm starting at $28 per person. The special weekend experience is made for the whole family to enjoy with two menus, one of which is made just for the kiddos. The menu comes with a 3-tiered display of sweet and […]
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Mirabelle Wines – A business born of the pandemic
As life continues to return to some degree of normalcy, one thing that’s become clear is that the pandemic changed the way many companies do business. With people spending more time at home, new business models were born to serve consumers. One local company that emerged during the pandemic is Mirabelle Selects, a service that […]
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Introducing Bellevue Boards, Broadway’s newest woman-owned business
Bellevue Boards, a new charcuterie board business owned by Newport resident Jackie Connor, opened its doors at 84 Broadway last weekend and is taking orders on bellevueboards.com. Each arrangement is handcrafted by Connor, who came to Newport as a college student at Salve Regina and just completed her MBA at the school in 2021. Jackie […]
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Chopmist Charlie’s, MOOYAH Burgers, and other businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island
The latest listings on BizBuySell and LoopNet 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 exceptions. Here […]
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Now Hiring: 81 job opportunities available right now in the Newport area
Looking for a new gig, job, or career in or around Newport? Here’s a roundup of some of the companies that are 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 […]
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CCRI offering free workforce training in the fast-growing insurance industry
With an increasing need for qualified individuals to work in the insurance field in Rhode Island, CCRI’s Division of Workforce Partnerships and the Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island have partnered to develop and offer a workforce training program for those interested in a career in the insurance industry. The Rhode Island Property and Casualty […]
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Take-out drinks to become permanent in Rhode Island
The General Assembly yesterday approved two measures to support Rhode Island’s restaurant industry as the pandemic stretches toward the two-year mark. The bills, which now head to the governor’s desk, will permanently allow restaurants and brewpubs to sell wine, beer, and mixed drinks with takeout food orders, and extend a provision that assists restaurants in offering outdoor […]
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Opinion: Jumpstarting the Blue Economy
There’s no better place to build and grow Rhode Island’s blue economy than Greater Newport. Growing a sustainable blue economy is an economic development strategy that attracts talent, creates jobs in coastal communities and leverages our strong defense, marine trades, manufacturing and high tech industries. The uniqueness of Narragansett Bay’s ecosystem and physical infrastructure is […]
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Senate OKs bills to help RI’s restaurant industry
Source: Press release by Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau The Senate today approved two measures to strengthen Rhode Island’s restaurant industry as the pandemic stretches toward the two-year mark. The bills, which now head to the House of Representatives, will permanently allow restaurants and brewpubs to sell wine, beer and mixed drinks with takeout food orders […]