The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has selected the 2024 Excellence in Business Award recipients. The award, now in its 18th year, recognizes outstanding business accomplishments in Greater Newport.
The Excellence in Business Awards Dinner will be held at the Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort on April 9, 2024 at 6:30 pm after the Annual Expo. Jennifer Blumund, Raytheon's chief human resources officer, will be the keynote speaker at the ceremony. Tickets for the event can be purchased online or by emailing Kate@newportchamber.com.
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is one of the state's largest business advocacy organizations, with nearly 1,000 members representing approximately 50,000 employees. The Chamber's mission is to connect, innovate, strengthen and champion businesses in Greater Newport. The Chamber strives to build valuable strategic partnerships and promote strong economic growth, diversity and prosperity for our members and the Greater Newport region.
The Excellence in Business Awards aim to celebrate the success of local businesses and recognize their critical role in the economic health of their communities. Award categories include microbusiness, small business, large business, emerging leaders, and women-owned businesses. The 2024 recipients are Centerville Bank, Norman Bird Sanctuary, Charter Books, First Tee Rhode Island, and McNeill Children's Institute.
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