The Fifth Element restaurant and bar, its liquor license (plus inventory, equipment, trademarks, etc.) and its adjacent property (known as Foley’s), which has been fully permitted for a 40-room boutique hotel, has been listed for $5.1 million with Teri Degnan Real Estate & Consulting LTD, according to a press release from Teri Degnan Real Estate. “Opportunities like […]
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Rhode Island eases restrictions on businesses, venues, and social gathering size
For the second week in a row, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)and Rhode Island Commerce announced during their weekly COVID-19 press briefing that restrictions would further loosen on venues and businesses in the state. With the new guidance, that goes into effect beginning Friday, also came an increase in social gathering size – […]
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Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce issues statement on proposed minimum wage increase
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Erin Donovan-Boyle, and Board Chair, Joseph Pratt today issued the following statement regarding the proposed minimum wage increase. We write to share our concerns during a covid pandemic of the legislation to raise the minimum wage, specifically the increase proposed to take effect this year (October 2021). Members of the business community understand […]
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TPG Marinas names Michael Hartman as General Manager of Champlin’s Marina & Resort on Block Island
TPG Marinas, the nautically-anchored hospitality and marina management affiliate of TPG Hotels and Resorts, today announced the appointment of Michael Hartman as the Director of Integrations & Operations for TPG Marinas and as the General Manager of Champlin’s Marina & Resort, Block Island. Champlin’s is TPG Marinas’ inaugural portfolio asset. Hartman, who TPG Marinas calls a “seasoned hospitality expert”, will lead the team […]
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More restrictions lifted on Rhode Island businesses
Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, Director of Rhode Island Department of Health, and Stefan Pryor, Secretary of Commerce, made an announcement regarding business restrictions during a COVID-19 Press Briefing on Thursday. Below are the new restrictions, effective Friday, February 5. Following the press briefing the Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) provided the following statement to What’s UP […]
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CVS Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccine at Newport pharmacy
Earlier this week, What’s Up Newp reported that CVS Health will begin to administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible populations on Thursday, February 11 at 4 CVS Pharmacy locations across Rhode Island – Woonsocket, WEsterly, East Greenwich, and Warren. Today, What’s Up Newp has confirmed that the CVS Pharmacy at 181 Bellevue Avenue in Newport has been added to […]
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Early closure advisory for restaurants, entertainment facilities, and other businesses will be lifted today (Updated)
Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott from the Rhode Island Department of Health had some good news for businesses today. Effective Sunday, January 31, the early closure advisory in the state will be lifted, meaning restaurants and other establishments will no longer need to close at 10 pm on weekdays and 10:30 pm. Update – At 8:27 am […]
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Rep. O’Brien commends lifting of restaurant curfew; says it’s time to open bar areas as well
Rep. William W. O’Brien (D-Dist. 54, North Providence) is commending the lifting of the restaurant curfew calling it the right decision for Rhode Island’s struggling small businesses. Effective Sunday, January 31, the early closure advisory in the state will be lifted, meaning restaurants and other establishments will no longer need to close at 10 pm […]
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The Chanler at Cliff Walk debuts yurts
Debuting for the first time this winter on February 5, The Chanler at Cliff Walk has unveiled two luxury yurts on its lawn overlooking the Cliff Walk. Offering an intimate and elevated culinary and beverage experience, The Chanler at Cliff Walk says that the Yurts will tastefully blend Scandinavian decor with Rhode Island chicness. Available […]
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Rhode Island Brewers Guild welcomes new board members
The Rhode Island Brewers Guild, the official association focused on promoting Rhode Island’s beer manufactures and brewpubs, today announced that it recently held elections for their Board of Directors. The board is made up of five representatives from member breweries who are voted on by the 31-member organization. The 2021 Board will retain two key […]
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Grey Sail Brewing becomes first craft brewery in Rhode Island to capture and reuse CO2 emissions
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island today announced that it is the first craft brewery in the state to implement carbon technology to capture waste carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from its production process and reuse it on-site to carbonate its beer. “As a local business, in a coastal community, we are committed to doing what […]
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State Rep. O’Brien to introduce a resolution calling for an end to COVID-19 restaurant time closures
Representative William W. O’Brien (D-Dist. 54, North Providence) will be introducing a resolution calling for the end to COVID-19 mandated restaurant closing times, according to a press release from the State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Currently, restaurants and other social businesses are required to close by 10 p.m. during the week and 10:30 p.m. […]
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Lila Delman Real Estate joins Compass
Lila Delman Real Estate today announced that the firm has joined Compass, a national real estate brokerage. In partnering with Compass, Lila Delman says that it “is part of a network of over 19,000 of the top agents across 300+ offices in 150+ cities, which provides expanded national and international exposure for the firm’s valued […]
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Social Enterprise Greenhouse seeks social entrepreneurs for Spring 2021 Impact Accelerator Program
via Social Enterprise Greenhouse Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) is now accepting applications for its Spring 2021 Impact Accelerator program. Motivated and coachable entrepreneurs who are in the process of building a business or nonprofit with a focus on social impact are encouraged to apply. The program will be conducted entirely online using the Zoom virtual […]
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BankNewport launches ‘Kind Souls, Full Bowls’ campaign to benefit Rhode Island Community Food Bank
The following press release was provided by Bank Newport. BankNewport and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank are teaming up for a new campaign to raise awareness about food insecurity in Rhode Island. From January 18th through February 14th, “Kind Souls, Full Bowls” will encourage members of the public to make a contribution to the […]
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Sprout and Lentil will begin offering delivery to all of Aquidneck Island on January 14
Sprout and Lentil, the Middletown-based Vegan kitchen, recently announced that they are extending their hours on Thursday to Saturday and will begin offering delivery on these evenings beginning January 14. Delivery will be available from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. “The number of people embracing the vegan and plant-based diet is growing rapidly,” says Chef […]
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Feds reopening Paycheck Protection Program for thousands of small businesses on Jan. 11
Local businesses next week will be able to apply for funds under the federal Paycheck Protection Program, which is reopening January 11, according to a posting on the local Small Business Administration website. The program, according to the announcement, will be open to new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. The effort, according to the […]
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County and Coastal Properties, Little Compton Real Estate join Lila Delman Real Estate
Lila Delman Real Estate this week announced that Country and Coastal Properties and Little Compton Real Estate, two Little Compton-based brokerages, have joined Lila Delman, forming the firm’s seventh office. The office, formerly noted as that of Country and Coastal Properties, is centrally located at 29 Meetinghouse Lane in Little Compton and represents Lila Delman’s […]
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Newport Restaurant Group opening Foodlove Market in Middletown this summer
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) is expanding its portfolio in 2021 with the addition of a specialty market, Foodlove, at 1037 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown. The 3,600 square foot space, designed by McGeorge Architects in East Greenwich, is scheduled to open this summer. “We have considered the idea of an upscale prepared foods market on Aquidneck […]
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Social Enterprise Greenhouse’s online pitch night will feature 17 startups
By Karen Donovan, SEG Communications The public is invited to join Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) for a festive Zoom celebration as the graduates of its Fall 2020 Impact Accelerator complete their three-month business development journey and pitch their social ventures to a live online audience. The Impact Accelerator Virtual Graduation and Pitch Night will take […]
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Rhode Island Small Business Development Center launches ‘Level Up Program’ to amplify second-stage business growth
The Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) on Tuesday announced the opportunity to apply to a program that has proven very successful in other states for growth-oriented companies confronting new challenges as they scale their businesses. This nationally recognized program offered through the Edward Lowe Foundation enables the CEO/President to work through common second-stage […]
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Restaurant business, building at 464 Thames Street listed for sale
Interested in owning a bar/restaurant on Thames Street and/or a commercial building? Here’s your chance. 464 Thames Street, home to Harry’s Bar & Burger, has hit the market for $995,000. The building includes a two-level restaurant and a two bedroom apartment. If you’re interested in buying your next home/investment and career, the restaurant business can […]
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Mohegan Sun Arena Reimagined With Live Televised Events Throughout The Pandemic
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 5, 2021) – 2020 was a historic year that resulted in every major entertainment venue across the globe shutting down due to the worst pandemic in a century,accounting for billions in lost live entertainment revenue. Mohegan Sun Arena still found a way to stay open and generate a new revenue stream by reimagining […]
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Future for Winner Winner is “a bit hazy”
The future of Winner Winner on Thames Street is up in the air. In mid-December, both the building at 677 Thames Street and the business was listed for sale by Kirby Properties. Anna Burnely from The Mission Group in an email to What’s Up Newp on behalf of herself and partners Steve, Chad, and Tyler, […]
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RIDOH, RIDBR reminds Rhode Islanders to celebrate safely this New Year’s Eve
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) today issued a press release reminding all businesses, customers, and residents about the need to follow Rhode Island’s COVID-19 health regulations this New Year’s Eve. “While we’re all looking forward to the start of a new year, COVID-19 is […]