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Everyone Loves the Gift of Choice! New and improved Chamber Gift Cards are redeemable at over 300 local businesses and support the local community! Purchase your gift cards from the self-service kiosk in the lobby of Innovate Newport. Gift Cards can also be purchased in bulk by emailing JoAnne@NewportChamber.com. Promote your business products and services by participating in the Chamber Gift Card Program.
PPP, EIDL AND MORE: WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT’S NEXT THE RECENT PASSAGE OF THE ECONOMIC AID ACT BROUGHT WITH IT SEVERAL UPDATES TO PPP, PPP FORGIVENESS, EIDL AND OTHER COVID RELIEF PROGRAMS. PLEASE JOIN THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, RI COMMERCE CORPORATION AND RISCPA/RI BUSINESS FORUM FOR A FREE VIRTUAL TRAINING SEMINAR TO WALK YOU THROUGH WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT’S NEXT FOR THESE PROGRAMS. UPDATES TO 1ST DRAW PPP LOANS. A BREAKDOWN OF ELIGIBILITY AND MORE ON 2ND DRAW PPP LOANS. NEW ADDITIONS TO PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS INCLUDING THE NEW STREAMLINED APPLICATION AND WHAT YOU NEED TO DO. UPDATES ON EIDL, THE SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS GRANT PROGRAM, AND TIME FOR Q&A ON ANY ISSUES YOUR SMALL BUSINESS IS FACING. REGISTER HERE: Monday February 1, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, February 10, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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FEBRUARY SCHEDULE
Shop Greater Newport Project Manager, Isabel Marsh will host an informational session on ShopGreaterNewport.com with a live registration demo to follow.
Shop Greater Newport Office Hours: Wednesday, February 3rd 1:30-2:30pm Tuesday, February 9th 11am -12pm Tuesday, February 16th 1:30pm-2:30pm Tuesday, February 23rd 11am-12pm
Register online at NewportChamber.com.
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If you are eager to network with other professionals and business owners, come meet with us. Each attendee will have a chance to introduce themselves and their business. This networking opportunity is free for Chamber Members. Advanced registration is required. This gathering will follow all Covid-related protocols and the maximum number of attendees is 8.
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For Immediate Release January 21, 2021
East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) Hires Youth Career Specialist in Partnership with The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Newport, RI - The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The East Bay Community Action Program, has hired Sarah Burke as a Youth Career Specialist. Sarah officially wears two hats – one to help the Chamber identify new opportunities for their constituents to connect with local talent and the other to help the youth EBCAP service to connect with employment and/or internship opportunities in Greater Newport County. Sarah will serve as a resource for employers, as the main point of contact between our education and workforce system. In this newly created position, Sarah will be linking the Real Skills for Youth Initiative to workforce development activities in the region. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the East Bay Community Action Program are committed to building a workforce ready for the jobs of tomorrow by strengthening the regions college and career readiness system. There are many roles to fill so flexible approaches to workforce preparation is necessary. It is the goal of this partnership to prepare young people with the knowledge, skills, and experiences for college, career readiness, and civic preparation. This partnership will provide structured work-based learning and career development resources for young adults that supports academic and employability skill attainment. Sarah brings over twenty years of experience working in a variety of arenas, ranging from youth development to corporate consulting, thus making her well served to effectively engage with a diverse group of stakeholders. Most recently, Sarah was an Associate Director in the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Columbia University in New York City. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Baruch College, City University of New York as well as a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. “We welcome Sarah to this new position, and we’re pleased to partner with the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce in this program which is beneficial to both our area’s young job seekers and employers,” said Dennis Roy, President and Chief Executive Officer of East Bay Community Action Program.
Executive Director, Erin Donovan-Boyle added, “Working together with the EBCAP will further align identified workforce development needs between our regional employers and our younger residents, helping to create the skilled talent pipeline that is needed to support our local economy’s growth, resilience, and recovery.” ###
ABOUT THE GREATER NEWPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is one of the state’s largest business advocacy organizations, whose mission is to connect, innovate, enhance, and advocate for the businesses of Greater Newport. As a trusted and reliable institution for nearly 100 years, the Greater Newport Chamber is a vibrant collective body of the greater Newport business community with nearly 1,100 members representing over 50,000 employees. We work to create valuable strategic partnerships, promote strong economic growth, diversity, and prosperity to serve its members and the Greater Newport region. ABOUT THE EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM East Bay Community Action Programis a private, non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation that provides a wide array of health and human services to the residents of Rhode Island’s East Bay, including the municipalities of East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, and Jamestown. For more information regarding EBCAP and its services please visit ebcap.org.
The Newport String Project presents second concert in virtual series Hidden Newport at the Belmont Chapel (Feb 7th at 2pm EST)
The Newport String Project is excited to present the second concert in our series Hidden Newport, showcasing some of Newport's most beautiful and unusual locations through virtual chamber music concerts. This performance, premiering on February 7th at 2pm on YouTube, spotlights the Belmont Chapel, situated in the heart of the Island Cemetery. While its Gothic profile is a familiar sight to many, the interior is still relatively unknown. The Newport String Quartet brings to life the intricate mosaics and stained-glass art with music by Caroline Shaw and Andrea Tarrodi. To learn more about the Belmont Chapel Foundation, visit https://link.edgepilot.com/s/636ccd45/mMeROBTCC0qz_AgVlxyR2w?u=https://belmontchapelfoundation.org/. Watch the free concert HERE on our Youtube channel (livestream link coming soon!) Hidden Newport aims to make the music-making of the Newport String Quartet accessible from the comfort and safety of home, and give our supporters the opportunity to share the music with loved ones, near and far. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Noted for its eclectic and innovative programming, the Newport String Project is committed to presenting highly expressive performances of masterworks, alongside works by emerging and rarely heard composers in intimate, inclusive settings throughout Newport. With a dual emphasis on performance and education, the project also includes a rigorous youth mentoring program, which currently provides free lessons in violin, viola and cello to almost forty students in Newport. To learn more about the Newport String Project’s mission, visit https://link.edgepilot. com/s/bdd6ee16/Is9Wh7q9WEi04EQ8C0UZWQ?u=http://www.newportstringproject.org/
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Mark Your Calendar! Mark your calendar for these upcoming events and programs. See full event calendar at newportchamber.com/events
CHAMBER OFFICE HOURS: Shop Greater Newport January 28th Marketing & Advertising opportunities February 4th Chamber Job Bank February 11th Employee Payroll Tax Credit Program February 18th Chamber 101 February 25th Retail Hospitality Industry Resource meeting February 11th Technical Assistance -Bookkeeping Services February 17th Business During Hours Networking Hour at Innovate Newport February 18th Be sure to tune in every Thursday morning at 10 to WADK 1540 AM for the Chamber’s show: The Business of Greater Newport!
Learn more about the 150 career options the U.S. Army has to offer at the New England Virtual Career Fair on Feb 16. Register before Feb 15 here. Follow us: @USArmyNE @U.S. Army New England