A recent search of SimplyHired reveals more than two hundred job opportunities for job seekers in Newport, Rhode Island. According to SimplyHired, 217 job opportunities were posted within 5 miles of Newport within the last seven days. Here is a list of those companies and their opportunities. If you want more information on any listed job opportunity, […]
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A look at What’s Up in business in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.
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Rhode Island businesses up for grabs: A look at recent listings
A diverse array of Rhode Island businesses have hit the market in the last 30 days, offering entrepreneurs the chance to invest in the Ocean State’s economy. From well-established restaurants to unique franchises, these BizBuySell listings offer a glimpse into the range of opportunities available for those seeking to buy a business in Rhode Island. […]
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IYRS to host 19th Annual Career Day for marine industry
The International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) will host its 19th Annual Career Day on January 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon. This free event, open to IYRS students, alumni, and the public, will be held at Restoration Hall, 449 Thames Street, in Newport. Employers from the marine trades, design, and modern manufacturing industries will […]
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RIPTA Board of Directors names Transit Executive Christopher Durand new Chief Executive Officer
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that its Board of Directors has named Christopher Durand as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 21, 2024. He has been serving as the Interim Chief Executive Officer since April 16, 2024, following his unanimous appointment by RIPTA’s Board of Directors. Christopher Durand, a Rhode Island native and University […]
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Newport Hospital breaks ground on Adolescent Mental Health Unit
Newport Hospital has surpassed its $5 million fundraising goal for a new Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit (ABHU), allowing construction to begin ahead of schedule. The project aims to address the critical need for pediatric mental and behavioral health services in Newport County, where no local acute care options currently exist for struggling youth. Carol Bazarsky, […]
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People’s Credit Union recognized for community impact
People’s Credit Union has been recognized for its unwavering commitment to community service, receiving the “Doing Well by Doing Good” Award. The award was bestowed upon the credit union by MasterCard as part of the 5th annual Mastercard Community Institutions Segment Awards. This prestigious award acknowledges financial institutions that go above and beyond to positively […]
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MAMMA MIA! breaks box office records at PPAC
The smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! has broken box office records at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), becoming the highest grossing one-week Encore Series engagement in the venue’s history. The production, which played November 12-17, 2024, grossed over $1,572,000 and welcomed nearly 24,000 attendees over its eight performances. This success smashes the previous record-holder, LES […]
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Report finds that America is catching and eating a little less fish
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The volume and value of America’s commercial fishing industry both fell according to newly released federal figures, though members of the industry said the decline was to be expected following a recent spike in supply. The catch at U.S. ports in the 50 states fell 2.6% to 8.4 billion pounds in 2022, according […]
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CVS Health bulks its board up to 16 members, adds hedge fund CEO
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer CVS Health has added four new board members, including the CEO of a hedge fund that has been critical of the struggling health care giant. The company said Monday that it expanded its board to 16 members following “productive discussions” with shareholder Glenview Capital Management. The hedge fund holds about […]
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Newport Restaurant Group opens a Bar ‘Cino location in Westwood, MA
Newport Restaurant Group today announced the opening of Bar ‘Cino in Westwood, Massachusetts. Derived from vicino, the Italian word for “neighbor”, the new Bar ‘Cino is nestled in north Westwood on High Street and is the fourth location of the Italian–inspired dining concept which first opened in Newport in 2019, followed by Brookline, Massachusetts in 2020 and Watertown, […]
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Newport Hospital earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
Providence, RI – Four hospitals within the Brown University Health system have earned “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization recognizing excellence in patient safety. The hospitals receiving this distinction are The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital in Rhode Island, and Morton Hospital and Saint Anne’s Hospital in Massachusetts. According […]
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Quonset Port secures $11.25 million for infrastructure upgrades
The Port of Davisville at Quonset Point will receive $11.25 million in federal funding to improve terminal access, facilitate greater transport of large cargo, enhance security and free up land for future port expansion projects. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is providing the funds through the Port Infrastructure Development Program. The grant was […]
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Jewelry designer Carolyn Rafaelian partners with Snoop Dogg for new brand
Carolyn Rafaelian, the renowned jewelry designer and founder of Metal Alchemist, is teaming up with rapper Snoop Dogg to launch a new fine jewelry brand called Lovechild. The collaboration, facilitated by Larry Jackson of gamma., aims to create jewelry that goes beyond aesthetics to serve as a source of empowerment for wearers. Lovechild is described […]
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Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families’ backing
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press The satirical news publication The Onion was named the winning bidder for Alex Jones’ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction Thursday, backed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims whom Jones owes more than $1 billion in defamation judgments for calling the massacre a hoax. The purchase would turn over Jones’ company, which for […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Track 15 Food Hall to host preview fundraiser at Giusto for MLK Center
A highly-anticipated new food hall in Providence is giving the public a sneak peek of its offerings while supporting a Newport charity. Track 15 will host a preview event on December 4 at Giusto in Newport, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. The fundraiser, scheduled from […]
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Late to the livestreaming party, R.I. Commerce finally arrives with remote access to board meetings
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentNovember 13, 2024 Rhode Island’s economic development agency has finally embraced livestream meeting culture, complete with its own YouTube page. Rhode Island Commerce Corporation quietly debuted its first livestream at its Oct. 28 meeting, notifying participants that they could watch the meeting, live or later, on the agency’s YouTube page. […]
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Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to conduct Annual Business Walk
Connect Greater Newport, the economic development division of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, will be conducting its fifth annual Business Walk on Friday, November 15th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event aims to gather feedback from local business owners about the region’s economic climate and challenges. Fifty volunteers will be divided into […]
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Middletown declares support for Small Business Saturday
The Town of Middletown is throwing its full support behind Small Business Saturday this holiday season. The Town Council recently passed a resolution officially recognizing Nov. 30 as Small Business Saturday, aiming to encourage residents to support local independent businesses. Council President Paul M. Rodrigues emphasized the crucial role small businesses play in the community. […]
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MVYRADIO grants airtime to underserved businesses
West Tisbury, MA – MVYRADIO announced today that Mirelle Amaral Professional Organizer on Martha’s Vineyard, Bass River Blooms on Cape Cod, and The Karibbean Lounge in Hyannis will receive a grant of sixty underwriting messages each on MVYRADIO. The grant, valued at $1200 for each business, aims to support traditionally underserved business owners in the […]
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Yacht Club introduces ‘Sour Grapes’ soda based on comic strip from cartoonist Tim Jones
In an unlikely collaboration, a popular comic strip from local cartoonist (and What’s Up Newp contributor) Tim Jones is now a tasty beverage from a local business. Perhaps not so unlikely, when you hear the details. If you haven’t read it here on What’s Up Newp, where Jones’ strip runs weekly, Sour Grapes centers around […]
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BankNewport Charitable Foundation awards $420,000 in Fall 2024 Grants
The BankNewport Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its Fall 2024 grants. These grants will support over 45 organizations throughout Rhode Island that assist with arts and culture, basic needs, children and families, economic security, education, food security, healthy lives, and housing. “BankNewport is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of supporting […]
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‘Freezin’ for a Reason’: Newport’s New Year’s Day plunge returns
A Wish Come True, Rhode Island’s longest-running wish-granting organization, is gearing up for its annual Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day 2025 at Easton’s Beach in Newport. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and aims to raise money for two local kids facing serious health challenges. This year’s spotlight is on two […]
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The French Confection will close after 33 years of business
The French Confection, a beloved local pastry shop in Middletown, will close on Nov. 27, 2024, marking the end of a 33-year journey. Owners Karen and Xavier Mauprivez recently announced their retirement and the shop’s closure on Facebook and their website. They thanked their customers, saying, “We’re no longer taking online orders. Thanks for your […]
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Navy, Industry partnerscollaborate on Undersea Tech
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport and the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) recently hosted an Industry Day with the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) at the Wyndham Newport Hotel in Middletown, Rhode Island. The event drew over 200 industry partners to discuss the latest collaboration efforts between the Navy and industry in […]