Greater Newport Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau

We are thrilled to announce that River Arts Alliance, led by President Loyce Akers, will be taking over staffing the Visitors Center in downtown Newport.  Along with area and member-specific information, they will also be showcasing artwork from local artists as they share their knowledge of local attractions and treasures with visitors, tourists and locals alike.  We look forward to working with them and thank all applicants for their interest in serving our community in this fashion and also the Historical Society for working with the Chamber to find a solution that works for all.  The Visitors Center will be staffed by River Arts Alliance volunteers (many of whom have previously volunteered at the Visitors Center in the past) and will be open 9-4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays during the summer season and then Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10am-2pm through the winter.  Welcome!

Rodeo is coming to town and with that comes the annual Newport Rodeo Parade through downtown Newport.  This year's event is slated for Saturday June 22, 2013 starting at 11am (parade participants must be present at 9am (for judging) or 10am otherwise).  If you want to be judged, you must complete and submit this form (click here to download it) on or before Monday, June 17th.  

The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Executive Director. This is a high profile position that reports directly to the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors.  Applications will be accepted until the later of May 31, 2013 or when the position is filled.

By, Shawna Beese-Bjurstrom, Committee Chair

Lightbulb-to-Launch was birthed as a chamber committee with the ultimate goal of developing a business incubator in the Greater Newport Area.  Since its beginnings in Fall 2012, the committee has grown in our knowledge of key elements that need to exist first to poise business incubators for the best possible success.  We carry the vision that somewhere along our journey we would be key in the development of a Business Incubator/Resource Center in our community.