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Erin Donovan Boyle joined the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce as executive director in 2015. She was promoted to CEO and president in 2023. / PBN PHOTO/KATE WHITNEY LUCEY

Keep, grow top talent

Erin Donovan Boyle Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce CEO and president In a tight labor market, small businesses face increasing pressure to attract and retain skilled...

Financial reviews

How often do you review your company’s financial statements? Monthly: 100% Quarterly: 0% Biannually: 0% Yearly: 0% Is your accounting outsourced? Yes: 67% No: 33% Does your company offer a year-end financial...

Entertaining clients

How often do you entertain clients? Sometimes: 80% Rarely: 20% Often: 0% How do you usually entertain clients? (Select multiple) Dining: 100% Golf or other sporting events: 50% Other: 17% Theatrical productions:...

Job well done?

Does your company offer employees rewards for good job performances? Yes: 100% No: 0% What do you offer employees as rewards for good job performances? (Select multiple) Monetary...

Pre-position for your next job search

What happens when your employment relationship is no longer working – for your employer or for you? That could happen at any time, forcing...

Giving back

Does your business participate in philanthropic initiatives? Yes: 100% No: 0% What contributions does your company provide to organizations? (Select multiple) Monetary donations: 83% Volunteering: 67% In-kind physical donations: 33% Other:...

Road trip

How often do you travel for business? More than 3 times per year: 75% 2-3 times per year: 25% Once per year: 0% Has your business travel increased...

Eventful outing

How often do you attend events for networking? At least once per month: 75% At least once every six months: 25% At least once per year: 0% Never:...

Workplace safety

Does your company regularly conduct workplace safety training with employees? Yes: 50% No: 50% How often does your company perform workplace safety training? Monthly: 50% Never: 50% Quarterly: 0% Every six...

DEI support still strong in Ocean State

As disheartening as the national rollback in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is for local advocates, the commitment remains strong in the Ocean State. In...
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