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AS WE HONOR OUR NOREEN STONOR DREXEL EDUCATION AWARD and ENRICHMENT GRANT RECIPIENTS, the NEWPORT PUBLIC SHOOLS TEACHER OF THE YEAR and NPEF’s PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
Partner in Education: Newport Community School
Friend of Education: Aida Neary
Unsung Heroines / Heroinas Anonimas: Conexion Latina
Teacher of the Year: Kathryn Caruolo
Learn more about how the foundation directly and positively impacts the students and educators of Newport Public Schools.
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New England’s favorite fall tradition unveils a brand-new twist this year at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular - Trivia Edition. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of tricky trivia as you embark on a journey through brain-teasing questions while strolling past 1000s of creatively carved pumpkins. From pop culture to sports to history, test your knowledge and enjoy the magic of fall at Roger Williams Park Zoo.
September 27 - November 2 Tickets at: rwpzoo.org/jols
The 41st Schaefer International Marine Art Exhibition
Named after Rudolph J. Schaefer III, a benefactor of the marine art world and founder of the Maritime Gallery at Mystic and its International Exhibition, the Schaefer family is reviving the 41st iteration of the show. This year it is hosted at The Sailing Museum.
The show opens to the public during an evening reception on October 11, 7:00 PM. General Admission fees apply for the reception and remainder of the month. All paintings are being offered for sale.
Tickets can be purchased on-line or at the museum.
*Painting of America and Constitution in Newport Harbor by New Zealand artist A.D. Blake
Free parking is available in lots on either side of the building as well as on the surrounding streets.
Join us for an informational networking coffee hour with Paul Harden of the RI Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) and Lori Burke, Chamber Membership Sales Associate.
Learn more about the no-charge, confidential business services available to assist new and existing businesses with planning, financing, human resources and marketing.
Meet with other business owners in the community to discuss trends and any issues that might be affecting your business.
Entrance to Innovate Newport is at the Broadway facing doors. The Cafe is on the second floor, accessible via elevator or stairs.
2024 Election
Candidate Meet & Greet
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee cordially invites voters from throughout Greater Newport to meet candidates running for office at the local, state, and federal levels including Congress, Statewide Offices, General Assembly, Newport County City and Town Councils, and Newport County School Committees.
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Business During Hours
Network with other professionals and business owners at this monthly gathering.
Enjoy a complimentary, casual lunch and make new connections! Registration required!
Social Media Marketing… 2024 Style
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It's always a challenge to make time to effectively market your business on social media and now it's more important than ever to connect with customers digitally.
CADEAUX du MONDE can help you boost and optimize your business Social Media presence so that it is an easy to use, efficient, effective and integral part of your company's overall marketing plan. We offer the following options for private tutoring and Social Media Management:
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•Social Media account management. Don't have the time or the staff to do Social Media marketing, but want to include Social Media as part of your overall marketing strategy? We have reasonably priced monthly packages.
•Creative gift giving. Give your favorite business person a gift certificate for private tutoring, Social Media Management for their business, or Social Media classes.
Conversations with Women of Distinction
welcoming Katie Potter
Founder, Newport Chowder Company
My journey began in the healthcare field, where I earned a PhD in physical therapy before transitioning into a successful career in medical device sales, specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery and pacemakers/internal Cardio thoracic defibrillators.
In 2019, my path took a deeply personal turn when my family and I noticed memory changes in my mother. It became clear that we needed to reconnect with a part of her legacy her award-winning Seafood chowder recipe, which had brought her restaurant much acclaim before it was sold in 1999.
Inspired by my mother's culinary achievements, I founded Newport Chowder Company. I initially started by selling her secret spice packets and famous chowder recipe online and in small retail shops on Aquidneck Island. What began as a modest endeavor quickly grew into something much more significant. Today, Newport Chowder Company operates two food trucks and a bustling quick-service seafood restaurant in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. We continue to honor my mother’s legacy by serving the same high-quality, time-honored recipes that made her chowder famous, ensuring that her culinary tradition lives on.
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People’s Credit Union Conducts ‘Day of Purpose’
Employees donate time and talent to raise awareness of food insecurity in Rhode Island
MIDDLETOWN, RI (September 17, 2024): People’s Credit Union (PCU) recently partnered with Farm Fresh RI and other nonprofit organizations across the state for a ‘Day of Purpose’ to shine a spotlight on food insecurity in our communities and the importance of making nutritious fresh produce accessible for all in need. All offices of PCU, were closed on Thursday, September 12 th for employees to volunteer their time.
“At PCU, our purpose to be a catalyst for positive change in the community is at the forefront of everything we do,” said Sean Daly, Head of People’s Credit Union. “By committing this time to local nonprofits striving to address food insecurity, we are well on our way. W hen we communicated the Day of Purpose to our members, the feedback and support we received was overwhelmingly positive. ”
Nikki Ayres, Director of Community Giving for Farm Fresh RI, stated, "People’s Credit Union has generously contributed hundreds of hours of volunteer service to Farm Fresh Rhode Island in just one day. Through their Day of Purpose, they’ve made a significant impact, helping us advance our mission to connect local farmers with eaters across the region. Their dedicated volunteers have played vital roles by rescuing food from farms and delivering it to food pantries, transforming 'B grade' produce into shelf-stable items, and expanding awareness about our 100% SNAP match program at farmers markets statewide. We are deeply grateful for th eir partnership and their commitment to making Rhode Island a better place for everyone."
Organizations included in the Day of Purpose included:
Farm Fresh RI/Harvest Kitchen locations in Pawtucket and Providence offer culinary job training programs for youth ages 16-19 involved with the RI Department of Children, Youth, and Families . Volunteers helped process produce for pickling using ingredients from local farms .
At Farm Fresh RI/Hope's Harvest locations in Hope Valley, Cranston, and Seekonk, MA, volunteers assisted with farm-based food recovery, also known as gleaning, the ancient practice of collecting unharvested produce from a farmer’s fields and distributing it to people in need.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Newport offers hunger relief services and programs, including both a food pantry and a mobile food pantry, Food 2 Friends program, breakfast and lunch programs, Produce to the People program, and Holiday & Thanksgiving programs. Volunteers assisted with a food drive and made cards and goodie bags for homebound clients.
NEWPORT, R.I. (August 28,
2024)
MEDIA CONTACT: Alyson Novick Director of Development
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is proud to announce three new members have joined its Board of Trustees. Theresa Wosencroft, Sebastian Moore, and Asia Gonzalez-Dent joined the board on August 22nd.
Theresa Wosencroft is Vice President, Director of Market Development for Newport County at Centreville Bank. Sebastian Moore is Human Resources Manager at Saint Gobain, North America. Asia Gonzalez-Dent is Chief Financial Officer and Lead Interior Designer at Dent Construction Corporation.
“We’re excited to welcome Theresa, Sebastian, and Asia to the Board” said Board President Kimberly Cummins. “Their energy and commitment to the Center, and to our community, will be hugely important as we continue leading the MLK into its second century of service.”
Founded in 1922 and renamed after Dr. King in 1968, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center celebrated 100 years of service to the community in 2022. The mission of the MLK Community Center is to nourish, educate, and support Newport County, Rhode Island residents to improve their economic, social, and physical well -being. The Center works to build a strong and inclusive community where all people are empowered to be self-reliant and to live their best quality of life. Last year, the MLK served over 8,000 people, the most in its history.
We know the Center’s full name is long. If you must shorten it, please refer to us as the “MLK Community Center,” the “MLK Center,” “the MLK,” or “the Center.” Kindly do not refer to us as “the King Center” as it confuses us with fellow Newport non -profit, the Edward King House Senior Center.
(from left) Theresa Wosencroft, Sebastian Moore, and Asia Gonzalez-Dent
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