Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 18th Anniversary with Excellence in Business Awards”.

The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Excellence in Business Awards, an annual event that recognizes outstanding business achievements within the Greater Newport area. This year marks the 18th anniversary of these prestigious awards, which have been presented to deserving businesses in the community for nearly two decades.

The Excellence in Business Awards Dinner will take place on April 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., at Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort. The event will feature a keynote speech by Jennifer Brummund, Chief Human Resources Officer at Raytheon. Tickets for the ceremony can be purchased online or by contacting Kate at Kate@newportchamber.com.

As one of the largest business advocacy organizations in the state, with nearly 1,000 members representing almost 50,000 employees, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce aims to connect, innovate, enhance and advocate for businesses within the Greater Newport area. Through strategic partnerships and promoting economic growth, diversity and prosperity, the Chamber strives to benefit its members and contribute to the overall well-being of Rhode Island’s economy.

The Excellence in Business Awards play a vital role in celebrating local business successes and acknowledging their significant contributions to the economic well-being of our community. The awards are distributed across multiple categories including Microbusiness, Small Business, Big Business, Emerging Leader and Woman-Owned. This year’s recipients include Centreville Bank, Norman Bird Sanctuary