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For immediate release September 20, 2021
First Regional 10-year Strategic Plan Adopted Roadmap to Develop a More Resilient Economy for Greater Newport Newport, RI-The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Connect Greater Newport are excited to announce adoption of the first 10-year regional economic development strategy for Greater Newport that will serve as a roadmap to build a strong, competitive, and more resilient economy. Connect Greater Newport, the Chamber’s economic development division and a public private partnership made up of regional stakeholders, developed the plan in consultation with representatives from municipal government leadership, private companies, regional institutions, and industry associations representing Hospitality and Tourism, Defense, Marine Trades and Manufacturing. Erin Donovan-Boyle, Executive Director of the Chamber said, “The timing of the completion of this strategic plan could not be better. As leaders at all levels of government begin to assess the impact of the pandemic on our economy and strategies for recovery, we hope that they will turn to this strategic plan as a resource to help address the vulnerabilities of our communities, identify investment opportunities, and advance projects that will help us to have a more robust, diversified ecosystem that meets the demands of the modern day workforce.” The plan outlines the region’s attributes and vulnerabilities, while offering solutions and strategies to support economic recovery and resilience in the years to come. Four strategic areas of focus were identified for the region: • Enhancing Small Business Support Services and Capacity • Investing in Talent and Skilled Labor Force Attraction & Retention • Improving important Infrastructure Systems, including Workforce Housing, Transportation and Broadband Connectivity • Advancing Projects of Regional Significance and potential for economic growth, such as the Tiverton Industrial Park, Newport’s Innovation District, and decommissioned Navy properties The plan is intended to be a living document which will evolve as we emerge from pandemic-related economic issues and take actions to invest in our community’s future. The plan will be updated regularly to incorporate data points, project status updates, public policy implications, and other milestones. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the stakeholders who actively contributed their time and insights to the development of this plan in this first ever regional economic development effort. A copy of the report can be downloaded at 2021 Greater Newport Regional Plan ABOUT CONNECT GREATER NEWPORT Connect Greater Newport (CGN) is the economic development division of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. CGN was launched in 2018 to lead a public private partnership with resources from Newport and Bristol counties with a mission to support the growth of the region’s existing businesses and to serve as a resource to attract new companies to the region. Through CGN, the Chamber has implemented a robust Business Retention and Expansion program and developed a 10-year regional economic strategy with recommendations to build a more competitive and resilient economy.
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Dogs Up A Tree Enterprises 7 Rhode Island Avenue Newport, RI 02842 401.619.0822 bus, 401.266.9255 cell
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Local Businesses Create T-Shirts for Top Newport Destinations Fund Raiser Newport, RI – August 19, 2021 Dogs Up A Tree Enterprises, Newport Helicopter and Newport Sportswear have combined their efforts to create and produce a new T-shirt fund raiser for the Cliff Walk, Fort Adams, Sachuest Point and Ocean Drive. These smart, stylish new garments can be seen and purchased on the website https:// dogsupatree.itemorder.com/sale. Buyers can pick up their purchases at Newport Sports Wear on Marlboro Street or sent to them by mail. For every item purchased, $5.00 will be divided equally among and donated to each of the locations with the exception of Ocean Drive. In 2018, local designer/photographer Peter Yalanis, a former greeter for Discover Newport, realized how frequently tourists and locals visited these amazing destinations. With the help of Newport Helicopter, he included unique aerial photographs as well as his own art work to design fun and fashionable Newport T-shirts and hats. “I’m glad to be able to help these incredible destinations,” he said. The website, https://dogsupatree.itemorder.com/sale, will be on-line for only three weeks and run from Friday, Sept. 3 through Friday, Sept. 24. Anyone interested in ordering a garment while donating $5.00, can do so only during that time period. ########### Contact Information: Peter Yalanis, Dogs Up A Tree Enterprises, 7 Rhode Island Avenue, Newport, RI, 02842, dogsupatree1@aol.com, (401) 619 – 0822.
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