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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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 […]
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La Vecina ghost kitchen returns February 7th; in-person dining planned for spring
Newport Restaurant Group’s La Vecina, which began as an authentic Mexican pop-up restaurant from Bar ‘Cino’s Executive Chef Mariana Gonzalez-Trasvina, will return as a ‘ghost kitchen’ at Bar ‘Cino on Monday, February 7th, in advance of its brick-and-mortar opening this spring. Starting Monday, takeout and delivery will be available daily from 4 pm to 9 […]
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MVYRADIO awards ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants
MVYRADIO announced this week that it has awarded the latest round of quarterly ‘Business Diversity Initiative’ grants.This round of grantees includes the local businesses: Cape Cod Nail Company in Mashpee; HomeGrown Tours in Oak Bluffs; and Sideline Sports in Vineyard Haven. These businesses will each receive a total of sixty underwriting messages on MVYRADIO to […]
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People’s Credit Union kicks off Centennial Celebration
People’s Credit Union has announced the kick-off of a year of activities to celebrate the Credit Union’s 100th year of service to its members and the community. The Credit Union’s centennial celebration started with a formal ceremony held at their Newport branch on Memorial Boulevard on February 1st with an Official Proclamation reading from the Mayor of […]
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Now Hiring: 77 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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Rhode Island Home Show returning to Providence after 3-year COVID-19 hiatus
The Rhode Island Home Show is set to return to the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence this April, following a three-year hiatus due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The show, led by the nonprofit Rhode Islander Builders Association (RIBA) and among the oldest privately-organized efforts in the country, will run April 7 – 10. “We were […]
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Economic impact of PPAC’s “Hamilton” estimated at $5.5 million
Providence, RI – J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), announced today the results of an Economic Impact Statement, just completed by Advantage Marketing Information, to gauge the impact that the Theatre’s two-week return engagement of HAMILTON had on the state of Rhode Island. The results, which were tabulated from an online […]
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Marina Cafe & Pub announces it’s ‘going out of business’
Goat Island’s Marina Cafe and Pub announced via social media on Saturday, January 15 that it is going out of business. Update – Marina Cafe and Pub reopening on May 25 “After 13 years of fun and celebrations the Marina Cafe and Pub is going out of business. A proposal to extend our lease has […]
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Residential Properties Ltd. sets new statewide MLS record with over $1.3 billion in sales
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this past November, Rhode Island’s largest independent brokerage, Residential Properties Ltd., completed a record-setting year in 2021 by posting a new all-time mark with over $1.3 billion in Statewide MLS sales volume. This comes after a 2020 campaign which saw RPL become this first and only company to ever top the […]
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Storage Facility, Glamping Investment Resort, 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 […]
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Small Business Administration extends deadline for annual awards nominations
The Small Business Administration has extended its deadline for submission of nominees for its prestigious local Small Business Awards to January 28. The awards recognize outstanding companies or individuals in several categories. “If you or someone you know has an inspiring small business success story to tell or maybe they’ve played a supporting role in […]
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TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marina acquires Conanicut Marina and Taylor Point Boat Yard
TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marinas today announced the acquisition of Conanicut Marina and the Taylor Point Boat Yard, both located in Jamestown, RI. “Conanicut Marina and Taylor Point Boatyard are tremendous additions to our growing marina portfolio and are prime examples of the types of properties we seek to acquire,” said Robert Leven, Chief Investment […]
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New Year, New Job? Here are 70 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. Are you a business […]
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Mozz scheduled to open in Bellevue Gardens Shopping Center in February
If you like cheese, you’ll be happy to learn that Newport’s cheese scene is about to get a major upgrade: Mozz (pronounced “mots”) is slated to open in Bellevue Gardens Shopping Center in February 2022 and will offer fresh mozzarella di Bufala made daily, as well as other cheeses, breads, and imported Italian specialty items. […]
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Banquet facility, tanning salon, and other businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island
The latest listings on BizBuySell 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 […]