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Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to open satellite office

at Innovate Newport

Newport, RI- Rhode Island Commerce Corporation will be opening a satellite office at Innovate Newport, expanding access to services to businesses in Greater Newport. A press conference and ribbon cutting are scheduled for Monday, May 11th at 10 am to officially launch the new office.

Mayor Charles Holder, RI Commerce Corporation President & CEO, Jim Bennett, and Chamber President & CEO Erin Donovan-Boyle will give remarks.

"Rhode Island Commerce is excited to open an office at Innovate Newport," said Jim Bennett, Rhode Island Commerce Corporation President and CEO. "Commerce supports the needs of businesses throughout our state, helping them to grow and thrive here. Our presence on Aquidneck Island will help us serve businesses in the area. I could not think of a better location than at Innovate Newport, and we're grateful for our partnership with the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce."

Erin Donovan-Boyle, President & CEO of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, shared what this partnership means for the organizations and the region. “We are excited to welcome Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s new satellite office to Innovate Newport and to Aquidneck Island. Innovate Newport has become a central hub for technical assistance, entrepreneurship, and business support services in our region, making it the ideal location for RI Commerce to expand its presence. Having RI Commerce establish a dedicated local office here demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting the businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators that drive our regional economy. This new office will make critical resources and services more accessible to our business community and further strengthen the partnerships that help Newport County thrive.”

All are welcome to attend the press conference to be held at the front entrance of Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. A ribbon cutting celebration with refreshments will follow.