Business

The Rhode Island Foundation announced today (July 20th) it will award more than $270,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Newport County residents. The grants, through the Foundation’s Newport County Fund (NCF), will underwrite a host of activities ranging from job readiness training and after-school activities to preventing relationship violence and stocking food pantries. “From enriching arts […]

BRISTOL, R.I. – The Designer Series–a new type of boating rendezvous that gives boat owners, the marine industry, and the public a chance to celebrate the sport’s iconic designers—will launch a new scholarship for students studying for careers in the marine trades. The inaugural Designer Series will salute the life and work of Ted Hood and […]

The 94-foot powerboat, which will be named ‘Contraband’, will be the largest vessel built to date by New England Boatworks. PORTSMOUTH, RI – New England Boatworks, Inc. (NEB), approaching its 30th year of operation, announced on Wednesday, July 12th that the Portsmouth-based company has begun construction of a 94-foot aluminum powerboat for Newport Shipyard Owner, Charlie […]

A Salute to Health, Newport Hospital’s Summer Soiree Honoring Ginny and Jim Purviance, Raises $719,140 Among the total raised, evening’s special Fund-A- Need generates $385,850 to support the creation of a new behavioral health services program With a pleasant breeze rolling off the water complemented by picturesque views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, more […]

KEEL Partners LLC, “the nation’s first premium light spirit”, owned by Rhode Island businessmen Bill Dessel and Tom McGowan and former New England Patriot, Matt Light, announced on Tuesday the successful completion of multimillion dollar Series A Funding and the expansion of its management team. “We recently completed an incredibly successful round of funding,” said […]

People’s Credit Union has announced recipients of their 2017 8th Grade Scholarship. The three recipients are Myrsine McKeon of Newport, Zoe Pridgen-Binette of Portsmouth, and John Currey of Middletown. The scholarships were awarded based on school involvement, community involvement, and the answer to an essay question. Each of the scholarship recipients will receive $1,000 upon […]

The Sea Breeze Inn hosted a grand opening of their newly built boutique hotel on Tuesday, June 27th from 2 pm to 5 pm. Located at 147 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, the hotel features 16 professionally designed guestrooms and suites with ocean views, along with a 30 seat full-service café named Yia Yia’s Café “After years […]

The largest family-owned and operated chain of specialty gift stores in New England will open a store soon in Middletown. The Paper Store will open soon in RK Middletown Square at 1313 West Main Road, the space was formerly occupied by Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS). The plaza is currently anchored by Barnes & Noble, Michaels, Ulta […]

Cambria Hotel, Johnny’s Restaurant and Atlantic Resort’s event facilities are now open. Twelve months after their hopeful date of opening in June of 2016, The Atlantic Resort in Middletown has recently announced that their hotel, restaurant and event facilities are now open. The Atlantic Resort is now open and features Johnny’s Restaurant, a restaurant & […]

Debuting this Memorial Day Weekend, Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina will unveil Scarpetta, a critically acclaimed modern Italian restaurant with locations in Las Vegas, Montauk and Philadelphia; The Pineapple Club (an upgraded Pineapples by the Bay), bedecked in day beds and a splash-worthy restaurant and bar surrounding the Gurney’s pool; a refreshed lobby; and 257 […]