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People’s Credit Union appoints Traci Carpenter as Senior Vice President of Operations
People’s Credit Union announced on Thursday the appointment of Traci Carpenter as Senior Vice President of Operations. Carpenter will be responsible for the Credit Union’s day-to-day and longer-term operational functions as well as providing the organization with a strong centralized project and vendor management resource, according to the announcement.. Carpenter has over 15 years of […]
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110+ businesses are hiring in and around Newport right now
Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. Featured Job Listings 12 Meter Charters – Sailing Crew Member on 70 foot charter yacht12 Meter Charters – Sailing Sales RepresentativeAdvanced Remarketing Services – Customer Experience […]
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Newport Car Museum adds new cars, new displays
The Newport Car Museum, which has wowed tens of thousands of visitors, elicited hundreds of five-star reviews and earned readers’ and editors’ choice awards from USA Today and Yankee Magazine since it opened a year ago June in Portsmouth, is adding new cars, new displays, a new gallery and a new gift shop. The enhancements will be completed by Saturday, June […]
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Now Hiring: 105+ local businesses
Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. All job listings have been posted within the last 7 days and are located within 5 miles of Newport. Featured Job Listings 12 […]
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Featured Job Listing – Optometric Assistant
Busy medical office looking for experienced Optometric Technician. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; working in EHR, detailed history taking, performing testing (visual fields, oct’s, fundus photography, refractions, corneal hysteresis, pachymetry) Must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills. Also, must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. We are also seeking help […]
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Pell Center to host New England’s 1st Social Engineering Conference in June
It’s not just computers getting hacked: people are getting hacked too. More than 70% of all data breaches in the last year involved phishing or some other type of social engineering.1 That means that one of the weakest links in computer security is, well, us. Hackers are using these social engineering techniques to get passwords, credit […]
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Governor Raimondo: New partnership with 4 companies will bring thousands of jobs, millions in private development
Governor Raimondo chaired a busy meeting of the Commerce Corporation today and made a “major jobs announcement representing new opportunities for Rhode Islanders at all skill levels”, according to a press release from the Governor’s office.. In all, partnerships were approved with four companies bringing a total of more than 2,000 permanent jobs, $800 million […]
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Featured Job: Lifespan – Environmental Services Attendant
Lifespan is now hiring for an Environmental Services Attendant. Environmental Services Attendant Job Number: NH18510 Job Title: Environmental Services Attendant Facility: Newport Hospital Location: Newport, RI Position Summary: Multiple full time positions available with benefits for day and evening shifts. Perform a variety of housekeeping duties to maintain the Hospital in a clean, aseptic, safe and […]
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Featured Job: Lifespan – Medical Assistant
Lifespan is now hiring for the position of a medical assistant. Medical Assistant – Primary Care Job Number: LPG16041 Job Title: Medical Assistant- Primary Care Department: LPG Primary Care Newport – 8053562 Location: Newport, RI High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of Certification Medical Assistant program required. Ability to operate office equipment such as voice […]
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From Bagels to Bridges – Bike to Work Day 2018
It was a busy day for bikes in front of City Hall on Broadway in Newport, from the first bikes arriving to the annual Bike Commuter Breakfast at 7am, to the last to depart on the police-escorted bell-ringing Ride Round Town at 5pm. In the morning, bike commuters from NUWC, Naval Station Newport, Newport Hospital, Preservation Society, […]
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RIMTA to offer Yacht-Crew Training in Newport
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) will host a three-day training program in June to give participants the skills and industry knowledge needed to start a career as crew on a luxury yacht. RIMTA has partnered with Ship to Shore Crew Placement Agency to run the program. Three full days of instruction will be […]
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Tara Flynn joins The Preservation Society of Newport County as Director of Development
Tara Flynn, a Newport native, has been appointed Director of Development for The Preservation Society of Newport County. For the past 13 years, Flynn was Director of Development for Loyola Marymount University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts in Los Angeles, CA. In the University’s last campaign she led a successful fundraising effort that exceeded […]
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Newport Mental Health hires Jason Dana Costa as Chief Finance and Administrative Officer
Newport Mental Health recently hired Jason Dana Costa as its Chief Finance and Administrative Officer Costa, who resides in New Bedford, has worked for several charitable organizations, including his most recent employment as Chief Operating Office for T1D Exchange, an organization that conducts research to accelerate therapies and improve care in Type 1 Diabetes patients […]
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Now Hiring: 125 businesses are hiring right now in and around Newport
Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. All job listings have been posted within the last 7 days and are located within 5 miles of Newport. Featured Job Listings 12 […]
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Discover Newport receives “2017 District Formation of the Year” Award
“Civitas is excited to present Discover Newport with our inaugural District of the Year award,” said Civitas Advisors President & CEO John Lambeth. “Evan Smith and his team have set an exceptional precedent in the tourism industry by proactively responding to their funding challenges and employing an offensive strategy to grow their marketing budget.” Civitas Advisors […]
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Featured Job: Sailing Crew Member on 70 foot charter yacht
12 Meter Charters is currently seeking a crew member for a seasonal day, charter boat in Newport. 12 Meter class yacht, former America’s Cup racer. Compensation: hourly pay plus gratuities Schedule varies – 30-40+ hours per week. Now through October 31. Must have a sailing experience and background (good working knowledge), have excellent customer service […]
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Featured Job: Sailing Sales Representative
12 Meter Charters is looking for an outgoing individual who is interested in constant interaction with the public. Our representative/agent will be hosting our ticketing booth on Bowen’s Wharf and promoting our daily sails aboard our former America’s Cup 12 Meter Yachts. Our services are very well regarded, and sailing on our yachts combines visual […]
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WhatsUpNewp wins investigative reporting grant
WhatsUpNewp was awarded an Impact-Designed Investigative Grant (I-DIG) for investigative reporting from Local Independent Online News Publishers (LION) and the Excellence and Ethics in Journalism Foundation. “We’re thrilled that a national journalism organization chose our humble publication for a grant for in-depth reporting,” Ryan Belmore, Owner of What’sUpNewp said. “We appreciate the confidence that LION […]
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Now Hiring: 100+ businesses hiring right now in Newport
Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. All job listings have been posted within the last 7 days and are located within 5 miles of Newport. Featured Job Listings Advanced […]
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Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina becomes title sponsor of In-Port Race during Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover
Sail Newport announced on Wednesday in a press release that Volvo Ocean Race Port Partner, Gurney’s Resorts, has expanded their support of the 13-day event with a title sponsorship of the In-Port Race on May 19 at 2 pm. Gurney’s Resorts, which boasts waterfront luxury resorts in both the Hamptons and Newport, signed on to be a Port […]
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Recent networking open house discusses Christianity in business
When local real estate agents Daniele Alsheimer and Jason Brown compare notes, they agree their Christian faith transforms their business goals and ethics. This same sentiment was expressed by other attendees at the EFC North Business Networking Open House on April 26. Early that Thursday evening, Alsheimer of William Raveis Real Estate and Brown of […]
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Quonset Development Corporation recognized for Energy Conservation Leadership
The Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) was recognized by the Rhode Island OER recently at the Leading by Example Energy Awards ceremony at the Rhode Island State House. Katherine Trapani, Strategic Planning Manager of Quonset Development Corporation, attended the ceremony. QDC received this accolade for energy projects in the Business Park, including the implementation of rooftop […]
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Panera Bread seeking to hire 30 new part-time associates for summer season
Howley Bread Group (HBG), a Panera Bread Franchisee with 28 cafés in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, ha announced that they are now hiring up to 30 new associates for its Newport café. As the busy summer season approaches, the bakery-café, located in the heart of it all near Newport’s popular Long Wharf, is looking for […]
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General Treasure Seth Maginer, People’s Credit Union visit Steel Giraffe in Portsmouth
Representatives of People’s Credit Union and General Treasurer, Seth Magaziner, recently visited Steel Giraffe owner, Stephen Kelly. Located in Portsmouth, RI, Steel Giraffe is a company that specializes in crane rentals, rigging, custom fabrication, and dock work and is a participant of Treasurer Magaziner’s community deposit program, BankLOCAL. “People’s Credit Union is a proud partner […]