IYRS School of Technology and Trades has announced that they will host their annual IYRS Career Day , a National Job Fair & Networking Event, on Saturday, March 23rd from 9 am to 1 pm at the school’s campus at 449 Thames Street. This is a job fair for those seeking employment in the fields […]
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Featured Job Listing: Crew Member at Jane Pickens Theater
Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center is now hiring crew members, here’s what applicants should know; Job Title: CREW MEMBEROrganization: Jane Pickens Theater & Event CenterLocation: NewportSalary: TBDStart Date: ImmediatelyPart TimePermanent Job Description Team player who will actively support the needs of box office, concessions, office and on-time operation of films and events within the […]
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Online auction underway for remaining items at Newport Grand
Newport, RI – An online auction is currently underway for approximately 380 items left remaining at the former Newport Grand, located at 150 Admiral Kalbfus Road. The auction, which is hosted on Auction Nation, opened on Thursday, February 21st and concludes on Wednesday, March 6th. According to the website, there is an inspection period open […]
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Newport Restaurant Group donates $5k to Rhode Island Community Food Bank
The Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) announced today that they recently presented the Rhode Island Community Food Bank with a $5,000 donation through its recent holiday gift-card program. Between November 14, 2018 and December 31, 2018, $1.00 from every gift card purchased was earmarked for the food bank. “We are so proud to support the Rhode […]
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NPT HealthWorks named an Official Supplier to New York Yacht Club American Magic
Newport-based NPT HealthWorks, a provider of physical therapy, athlete support, nutrition and wellness consultation, has confirmed with What’sUpNewp that they have been named as an Official Supplier of New York Yacht Club American Magic, a U.S. Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup. American Magic was formed in 2017 to win the America’s Cup, the highest […]
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Only In Rhode Island closes store on Long Wharf Mall, expands focus on wholesale, online, and special events
After 17 years on Long Wharf Mall, Only In Rhode Island has confirmed with What’sUpNewp that they have closed their brick-and-mortar store located at 43 Long Wharf Mall.. Fans of the specialty store focused on Rhode Island-made products, gifts, and gift baskets shouldn’t fret though, as the business tells us that they will be expanding […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: 70+ local job opportunities
Looking for a new gig, job, or career in Newport, Rhode Island? Here’s who’s hiring right now in and around The-City-By-The-Sea. All job opportunities are located within 5 miles of downtown Newport and have been posted within the last 7 days. 22 Bowen’s – Restaurant Manager- 22 Bowen’s Account Temp – Full Charge BookkeeperBalfour Beatty […]
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Social Enterprise Greenhouse plans to expand support for entrepreneurs and businesses to Newport
In December 2018, Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) was awarded a $257,321 competitive grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to expand their programming to serve entrepreneurs and businesses in regional satellite locations including Pawtucket and Central Falls, and Newport. According to SEG, the goal of the expansion is to ensure that more businesses and […]
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Now Hiring: 70 job opportunities available right now in and around Newport
Looking for a new job or gig? Here’s who’s hiring right now in and around Newport, Rhode Island. Below is a list of job opportunities that have been published within the last seven days and are located withing five miles of downtown Newport. 22 Bowen’s – Restaurant Manager- 22 Bowen’s Advance Auto Parts – Store […]
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Kristen Coates store on Bowen’s Wharf to close, Jason & Co moving in (Updated)
Kristen Coates, a store that has sells “arts and objects for the well-curated home”, announced on Tuesday that they would be closing their Bowen’s Wharf storefront on February 24th. Owned by Kristen Coates, the store opened in September 2015. Coates is also a partner of a project arts speace in Newport, called Bowler Lane Projects. […]
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Provencal Bakery opens cafe, wholesale bread location at 311 Broadway (Updated)
Provencal Bakery announced today on Facebook that their newest location at 311 Broadway is now open! Provencal tells us that they will be open daily at 7:30 am and will close when the bakers leave, which is generally 6 or 7pm. Original story from December 12, 2018 Provencal Bakery and Cafe is expanding. The Middletown-based […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: 70 local job opportunities available right now
Looking for a new job in Newport, Rhode Island? Here’s who’s hiring right now! We strive to make sure that all jobs are located within 5 miles of downtown Newport and have been posted within the last week. 22 Bowen’s – Restaurant Manager- 22 Bowen’s Advance America – Customer Service Representative – Full TimeAdvanced Remarketing […]
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Governor Raimondo to speak at upcoming Newport County Chamber of Commerce event
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce announced today that Governor Gina Raimondo will be their next guest in their “Politics & Pancake Series”. According to The Chamber, the “Politics & Pancake Series” is dedicated to bringing government officials and leaders to Newport County to discuss issues impacting the business community. The Announcement Please join the […]
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Hospitality Association undertakes survey to determine gas crisis economic losses
With gas restored and businesses back up and running, officials are now trying to sort out the real costs of the week-long gas outage to some 7,000 National Grid customers in Newport and Middletown. The Rhode Island Hospitality Association, the statewide membership organization that represents the state’s hospitality businesses, is conducting a survey to determine […]
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Yankee Candle permanently closes Newport storefront
Your brick-and-mortar choices to buy scented candles, potpourri, and air fresheners in Newport, Rhode Island just got a lot smaller. Earlier this month and without any public notice, Yankee Candle closed its store located at 36 America’s Cup Avenue/Long Wharf Mall in Newport. “On background I can confirm we have closed the Yankee Candle store at […]
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Mainstay Hotel sells for $14.34 million (UPDATED)
The Mainstay Hotel, located at 151 Admiral Kalbfus Road in Newport, has sold for $14,340,000, according to Lila Delman Real Estate. David Lawrence, Lila Delman Sales Associate, represented the seller, Atlantic Beach Hospitality Group, while Gregory Arakelian, Lila Delman’s Senior Commercial Consultant, represented the buyer, Philip Hospod of Dovetail +Co. This transaction marks the highest commercial mixed use sale in the […]
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Preview of upcoming events, activities at Hotel Viking
Following their several day closure due to the gas outage last week, Hotel Viking has announced they have reopened and has made available a list of upcoming events that the community can look forward to. “Hotel Viking is now open and accepting reservations following the Newport gas outage. We are grateful to our staff who […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: 77 job opportunities available right now
Looking for a new part-time gig, job, or career? Here’s who’s hiring in and around Newport right now. 22 Bowen’s – Restaurant Manager- 22 Bowen’s Alion Science & Technology – Associate Data SecurityAll About Home Care – CNAs and Homemakers APG Security – Healthcare Security Officer (Newport)AutoZone – Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time)Bed Bath & Beyond […]
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NPT HealthWorks and Fitzpatrick Team sign on as presenting sponsors of inaugural Aquidneck 10k
Fitzpatrick Team with Remax of Newport and NPT HealthWorks will serve as presenting sponsors for the inaugural Aquidneck 10K. The new road race event, which will take place on March 24th, 2019, is produced by Gray Matter Marketing and will start and finish at Sachuest Beach. “We’re proud to welcome two local businesses to support […]
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Bellevue Group relaunches as the Newport Living Group, adds three new team members
The Bellevue Group has re-named itself the Newport Living Group and added three new team members. The boutique team of five within William Raveis Real Estate Newport, serves the luxury real estate market, and sold more than $35 million of real estate in Rhode Island in the past two years. The Newport Living Group (NLG) […]
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Chamber of Commerce to host an informational meeting for businesses impacted by the gas outage on January 29th
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce has announced they will hold an informational meeting for businesses to learn how they can recover from last week’s gas outage. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 29 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Newport Marriott – Freedom Room (3rd Floor). There is free parking […]
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Governor Raimondo announces Emergency Loan Fund for impacted Aquidneck Island businesses
The following is a press release from the Governor following a press conference at Jane Pickens this morning. Commerce RI, Rhode Island Foundation, and BankNewport Form Partnership to Offer Bridge Loans to Affected Businesses; Information Session to be Held Tuesday NEWPORT, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo today joined Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor, members of Rhode […]
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Local residents named “Stars of the Industry” by the RI Hospitality Association at 29th Annual Awards Ceremony
The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) recently honored Newport and Middletown residents at its “Stars of the Industry” Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony at Twin River Casino Hotel. The Stars of the Industry Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of members of the hospitality, foodservice and tourism industries. Award recipients are nominated by their peers, managers or […]
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VIDEO: Governor Raimondo announces program for small businesses impacted gas outages
Governor Gina Raimondo will be joined by Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor this morning at Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center to announce a new program aimed at helping small businesses on Aquidneck Island that have been unable to open as a result of the gas outages, according to a media advisory sent out by the […]
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Mr. Tim’s Kid Corner permanently closes
Just four months after opening, Mr. Tim’s Kid Corner on the corner of Spring Street and Broadway has been forced to close due to damages sustained during the gas outage. “Due to the destructive situation of Newport having no heating fuel during an extreme cold snap, pipes in our building froze and then burst wide […]