After 5 years on Long Wharf in Newport, The New England Harbour Club (The NEHC) is closing its doors for the final time this weekend. Ros Leach, a manager at The NEHC, tells What’sUpNewp that the stores lease has come to an end and the decision was recently made by ownership to close. The store, located […]
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Saccucci Honda becomes Primary Sponsor of 32nd Newport County YMCA’s Thanksgiving Day Pie Run
The Newport County YMCA is honored to announce Saccucci Honda of Middletown, will be the Primary Sponsor for the Newport County YMCA’s 32nd Annual Pie Run held on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 23, 2017. The race, originally founded by the Newport Running Club, collects donations for local food pantries as well as raises money for local […]
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Benny’s to close all 31 stores by end of year
A Rhode Island retail fixture will be no more by the end of 2017. Benny’s stores will cease operations at all locations in Rhode Island Connecticut and Massachusetts by the end of 2017, the company announced via press release today. Citing the desire of the Bromberg family ownership to retire from the operation of the […]
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Magellan Health to expand in Rhode Island, add 100 new jobs
There could be some new high-end jobs coming soon to Newport. Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announced today that Magellan Health, which has an office on Bellevue Avenue in Newport, will expand their Rhode Island presence with 100 new jobs. “I am excited to see Magellan expand their Rhode Island […]
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Newport Restaurant Group partners with Certified EO to launch national accreditation program for employee-owned companies
The Newport Restaurant Group announced today that it is helping to launch a national accreditation program for employee-owned companies called Certified Employee-Owned (Certified EO). “This is a major milestone for the Newport Restaurant Group and for all employee-owned companies,” said Paul O’Reilly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Newport Restaurant Group. “We’re big believers in […]
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125 local businesses are hiring right now in Newport
Time for a part time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here on www.whatsupnewp.com, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Featured Jobs 12 Meter Charters – Crew Member Position For 70 Foot Charter Sailing Yacht Admiral Fitzroy Inn – Now Hiring: Admiral Fitzroy Inn – […]
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Newport Mental Health announces new coordinator of Weekday Walk-In
Newport Mental Health has announced the hiring of Farrell Carley as coordinator of the Weekday Walk-In program at its 127 Johnny Cake Hill Road location in Middletown. “We’re thrilled to have Farrell on board. She’s a vital component of our team, especially with her vast experience in treating people with substance use, gambling and other […]
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Now Hiring: Admiral Fitzroy Inn – Overnight Innsitter
The Admiral Fitzroy Inn, located at 398 Thames Street in Newport, is now hiring for the position of Overnight Innsitter. Responsibilities: Walk through the Inn after front desk closes to double check doors, windows, coffee maker, lights. Respond to all guest calls for assistance via back doorbell, intercom, remote desk bell, in a timely and […]
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Newport Police crack down on local businesses for selling counterfeit goods
If you made your way out and about around Newport on Tuesday, you may have noticed heavy police activity in front of several retail shops. What’sUpNewp reached out to the Newport Police Department after seeing the heavy police activity and U-Hauls in front of several local businesses on Tuesday, including Vintage to Vogue and Chez […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: Style Newport, Preservation Society of Newport County and 100 other businesses
Time for a part time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here on www.whatsupnewp.com, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Featured Jobs Annie’s – Experienced Short Order Cook – Immediate Hire Classic Cruises of Newport – Front Desk Ticket Sales Representative for Classic Cruises of Newport Harry’s […]
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BedJet partners with Hotel Viking to launch exclusive pilot program
Hotel Viking is known for having one of the coolest rooftops in Newport, and now it may have the coolest beds in town – literally. BedJet – the internationally recognized sleep tech start-up based in Brick Market that we reported on last week – just announced Hotel Viking as its first partner in a new […]
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Who’s Hiring In Newport? Style Newport, Kristen Coates and 100+ Other Local Businesses
Time for a part time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here on www.whatsupnewp.com, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Featured Jobs Annie’s – Experienced Short Order Cook – Immediate Hire Classic Cruises of Newport – Front Desk Ticket Sales Representative for Classic Cruises of Newport Harry’s […]
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Newport’s BedJet is revolutionizing the sleep industry from small Brick Market headquarters
Brick Market in Downtown Newport: home of boutique clothing stores, small eateries, Newport memorabilia shops, and… a globally renowned sleep technology start-up that’s currently out-engineering, out-innovating and outselling the billion-dollar brands in the mattress industry. That’s right. Quietly nestled among the shops in Goddard Row is the headquarters of BedJet, founded by Newport resident and […]
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US Sailing Moving Headquarters from Portsmouth to Roger Williams University Campus in Bristol
US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport, announced on Thursday that they will be moving their headquarters from Portsmouth to Roger Williams University in Bristol. “We are excited to announce that US Sailing will relocate its headquarters on September 15, 2017, to the campus of Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island,” Jack Gierhart, […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: IYRS – Development Associate
International Yacht Restoration School of Technology and Trades (IYRS) IYRS is a unique school incorporating four distinct programs: Boatbuilding and Restoration, Marine Systems, Composites, and Digital Modeling and Fabrication (www.iyrs.edu). Our campus is on the historic Newport waterfront and is lively and buzzy, internalizing values of innovation and creation. This is a pivotal moment in […]
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Pell Center Receives $200,000 Grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to Host Franco-U.S. Defense Dialogue
The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University has received a $200,000 grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to support the Rochambeau Dialogue over a period of two years. Named after one of the most celebrated French commanders of the Revolutionary War, the Rochambeau Dialogue will be an important […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: 105+ Local Businesses
Time for a part time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here on www.whatsupnewp.com, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Featured Jobs Annie’s – Experienced Short Order Cook – Immediate Hire Classic Cruises of Newport – Front Desk Ticket Sales Representative for Classic Cruises of Newport Harry’s […]
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Child & Family Names New Vice President of Fund Development
Child & Family has announced that Betsy Akin has been selected as the new Vice President of Fund Development for the Middletown-based organization. Akin will plan and execute a comprehensive development plan to support the programs and services that reach more than 6,000 individuals annually in Rhode Island. “Betsy will bring to us a wealth […]
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Marc Allen Fine Clothiers Named Exclusive America’s Cup Retailer in RI, Portion of Proceeds to Support Sail Newport
Marc Allen Fine Clothiers, with locations in Providence and Newport, has been named the exclusive America’s Cup retailer in Rhode Island. Sold exclusively at their location in Newport at 142 Bellevue Avenue, Marc Allen has announced that they will donate 15% of all America’s Cup merchandise sold through Labor Day to Sail Newport. Each year, […]
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Natixis Global Asset Management Awards Seventh Annual George Wein Jazz Ambassador Scholarship to R.I. and Mass. Students
Natixis Global Asset Management announced earlier today the winners of this year’s George Wein Jazz Ambassador Scholarships, they are Elena Serrano of Providence, R.I., and Jeffrey Pinsker-Smith of Wellesley, M.A. Since 2011, Natixis has provided scholarships to students who have shown tremendous musical ability, strong academic achievement, and a commitment to giving back to their […]
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People’s Credit Union Donates to Kiwanis Club of Aquidneck Island
People’s Credit Union recently donated close to $700 to the Kiwanis Club of Aquidneck Island. The funds were raised through an employee dress down day, called Casual for a Cause, as well as bake sales throughout the month of June in People’s Credit Union’s Middletown and Newport branches. The Kiwanis Club is a thriving organization […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: Kristen Coates- Experienced Gallery Assistant
Newport art and home store, Kristen Coates, seeks experienced gallery assistant for year round sales position. Role responsible for opening and closing, strengthening client relations and must have a can-do attitude with a no job too big or too small approach. Gallery assistant must have a presence while working in the busy store with the […]
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Folk Festival Sponsors – Spindrift and Late July Head to Newport
It’s late July, and although the temperature outside feels like early November, things are heating up at Late July. That’s because the Boston based snack company will be supplying 37,000 bags of free chips to Newport Folk Festival concertgoers this weekend. WhatsUpNewp spoke with Late July CEO Nicole Dawes earlier this week, as well as […]
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The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina Launches New Look
The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina,“The Newport”, has just completed a fresh new look for all 133 guestrooms at their America’s Cup hotel and has launched a new logo. New logo for The Newport The room refresh includes luxurious bedding, custom window treatments, carpeting, wallpaper, bathroom flooring, and artwork. “Our focus was to enhance the […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: JF3 Salon, Harry’s, Hotel Viking and 110 Other Local Businesses
Is it time for a part time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here on www.whatsupnewp.com, there are more than 100 businesses hiring right now in Newport. Featured Jobs Annie’s – Experienced Short Order Cook – Immediate Hire Classic Cruises of Newport – Front Desk Ticket Sales Representative for Classic Cruises of […]