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Innovation picks up STEAM
There is a school of thought, promoted right here in the Ocean State at Rhode Island School of Design, that calls for the integration of art and design with science and technology to provide a competitive edge in the global marketplace.
Innovation has often been synonymous with science, technology, engineering and math
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STEM. With the addition of art and the flourishing design industry that follows, the STEAM movement can be instrumental in the creation of new industries and jobs to boost our economy. Science and creativity are converging, and we need to continue to equally support both to pull our economy forward.
Read more of this monthly column here.
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In The News
Chamber and Member presence in the media
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The Pell Center Partners with Newport County Chamber of Commerce
The Pell Center at Salve Regina University’s Cyber Leadership Initiative is partnering with the Newport County Chamber of Commerce to promote cybersecurity and help small and medium-size enterprises prepare for the increasing growth, volume, and sophistication of cyber threats.
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Patriots coach Belichick gives boat to Sail Newport
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has donated his 24-foot powerboat V Rings to Sail Newport, which will use it in its sailing programs and regattas on Narragansett Bay.
The Grady-White was named for the five Super Bowl rings Belichick possessed when he purchased the boat. He received the first two as defensive coordinator for the New York Giants, and the other three as the Patriots head coach.
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Chamber Seminar Host Chosen for GoLocalProv
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very Friday, GoLocalProv's Russ Moore breaks down who is rising and who is falling in RI politics, business, and sports. Moore has worked on both sides of the desk in Rhode Island media, both for newspapers and on political campaigns.
This Friday, he nominated Chamber member, Patricia Raskin for "Who's Hot?" He says, "For the past 25 years, Raskin has been providing small business owners and entrepreneurs valuable advice on how to solve problems creatively and in a way that helps them and their customers at the same time. Raskin’s show, heard on 630 WPRO on Saturdays from 3-5 continues to be a great resource for small business owners and all businessmen and women."
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Newport County Chamber Seeks a "TON OF LOVE" to Feed those in Need
During the month of February, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual “Ton of Love” Food Drive that is dedicated to helping the Feed a Friend Food Pantry at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Newport. The food drive, coordinated by the Chamber Ambassador Committee, benefits the food pantry that serves all of Newport County to help ensure those in most need do not go hungry. There are many in our community who depend on the Feed a Friend Food Pantry for their basic nutritional needs. Although many organizations collect food over holiday periods, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce schedules their annual Ton of Love Food Drive at a time when food donations decline, but the need still remains high.
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Government Affairs
Issues that matter to you on the municipality, state and federal level
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Under the Dome
Weekly updates from the State House
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1/6/17 - Welcome to the first edition of Under the Dome 2017! Read more
here.
1/13/17 - House and Senate Name Committee Assignments
. Read more
here.
1/20/17 - Governor's Budget Released. Read more here.
1/27/17 - What’s in the Governor’s Budget? Read more here.
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Representative Lauren Carson invites you to her First
House District 75 constituent meeting of
the 2017 Legislative session
On Monday evening February 6, at 6:30 in the Newport Library, Rep. Lauren Carson will be holding a special constituent meeting to discuss forming a House District 75 Small Business Advisory Council. She's asking small business owners to meet so that she may become a stronger advocate for them.
So join your neighbors and fellow business owners for a robust discussion on the Newport small business economy and how to make it stronger.
As usual, she will also report her activities in the 2017 Legislative session, and other legislative priorities, including flooding and sea rise, branding and tourism.
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Community Project Mini-Grant Request for Proposal
Prompt: The Newport Health Equity Zone (HEZ) invites you to submit a project proposal for our Community Mini-Grant Project. We are looking for proposals that improve the health of residents in the HEZ through either neighborhood infrastructure improvements or supportive staffing. The Newport HEZ includes the North End and Broadway communities. In December of 2015, the HEZ collaborative members conducted a Needs Assessment which included surveys, interviews and focus groups. The data collected has been used to inform the content of this RFP and will be used to determine which project proposals are ultimately funded. Proposals are due no later than Tuesday February 28th at 11:59pm. Please e-mail all proposals to Olivia Kachingwe at okachingwe@wrcnbc.org. Proposals can also be mailed to 114 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840 and MUST be received prior to the due date.
Find the proposal outline and more information here.
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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
Goldman Sachs
10,000 Small Businesses
at CCRI is a no-cost 12-week program that helps Rhode Island small businesses grow through a practical business education, increased access to capital, and a support network of advisers and peers.
This is a great opportunity for small business owners to learn critical business skills to take your business to the next level.
Apply today!
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Pell Center at Salve Regina University Releases Spring 2017 Lecture Series
The Pell Center announced our Spring 2017 event series. Tickets to Pell Center events are free. Please RSVP in advance for each event on the Pell Center’s Eventbrite page, and call 401-341-2927 or email pellcenter@salve.edu with any questions or concerns.
This series includes:
- The 1916 Easter Rising and the Origins of Modern Irregular Warfare
- Racial Equity: What is the Call to Action for Higher Education?
- The Future of U.S. Asia Policy Under a Trump Administration
Find more information here.
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DoD Northeast Regional Council Training & Matchmaking
Join over 300 plus small businesses, government agencies and prime contractors at the 2017 DoD Northeast Regional Council Training & Matchmaking Event to be held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, Rhode Island on March 22 & 23, 2017
This event is being co-hosted by the Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the DoD Northeast Regional Council.
The mission of this event is to connect s
mall businesses with government agencies and prime contractors so that the agencies and primes can fulfill their procurement goals and the businesses can capitalize on immediate procurement opportunities.
Find more information here.
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Upcoming Events
Events and educational seminars to help your business succeed
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Tons of Love Food Drive
to Benefit
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
February 1st to February 28th
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2/2/17 Chamber 101
2/3/17 Chamber Connections
2/10/17 Presentation: Practical Events to Pizzazz
2/16/17 Business During Hours
2/17/17 Chamber Connections
2/21/17 Seminar: Using Talk Radio to Grow Your Business
2/23/17 Business After Hours
Find more information about this month's events and register
here
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We Still Need Your Feedback!
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In an effort to ensure the Newport County Chamber of Commerce is meeting the needs of our members, we are asking you to fill out our Annual Member Satisfaction Survey to gauge how we can best meet the needs of the business community in the region. This survey will go out each January to ensure we are meeting your expectations and being responsive to the needs of the business community. Please take time to fill out this survey at your earliest convenience. We will be reporting the results at our Annual Meeting in April. We will also take your recommendations and incorporate them into the programs and services we provide going forward.
Everyone who responds to this survey by Friday, February 17th will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Chamber of Commerce gift certificate!
Thank you for participating and as always, please do not hesitate to reach us directly if you have thoughts, ideas or concerns.
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