Tn 2021, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Connect Greater Newport adopted a 10-year regional economic development strategy for Greater Newport that will serve as a roadmap to build a strong, competitive, and more resilient economy.  

The plan outlines the region’s attributes and vulnerabilities, while offering solutions and strategies to support economic recovery and resilience in the years to come.

Four strategic areas of focus were identified for the region: 

• Enhancing Small Business Support Services and Capacity
• Investing in Talent and Skilled Labor Force Attraction & Retention
• Improving important Infrastructure Systems, including Workforce Housing, Transportation and Broadband Connectivity
• Advancing Projects of Regional Significance and potential for economic growth, such as Tiverton Industrial Park, Newport’s Innovation District, and decommissioned Navy properties