Connect Greater Newport (CGN) is the economic development division of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. CGN was launched in 2018 to lead a public private partnership with resources from Newport and Bristol counties with a mission to support the growth of the region’s existing businesses and to serve as a resource to attract new companies.

CONNECT GREATER
NEWPORT

Connect Greater Newport is the economic development division of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce.

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It was launched in 2018 to lead a public private partnership with resources from Newport and Bristol counties with a mission to support the growth of the region’s existing businesses and to serve as a resource to attract new companies to the region.

Through Connect Greater Newport, the Chamber has implemented a robust Business Retention and Expansion program and developed a 10-year regional economic strategy with recommendations to build a more competitive and resilient economy.

BUSINESS
NAVIGATION
SERVICES

We offer complimentary, one-on-one business counseling services. Whether you are starting a business, preparing to expand your current operations, or thinking about relocating your business to the Greater Newport region, we can help connect you to the many resources available to businesses in Rhode Island.