Tag: Block Island Chamber Of Commerce
Block Island officials dismissive of URI study on low water supply
NEW SHOREHAM – A University of Rhode Island study citing a lack of freshwater on Block Island that could impact the tourism season has...
Block Island passes resolution calling for indoor mask wearing
NEW SHOREHAM – Block Island officials have opted for instituting a resolution calling for the voluntary wearing of masks in indoor public places on...
Block Island to encourage indoor mask wearing in lieu of mandate
NEW SHOREHAM – Block Island's business community played a pivotal role in leading the New Shoreham Town Council to rethink potential enactment of an...
Block Island officials drafting emergency ordinance for indoor mask mandate
NEW SHOREHAM - Block Island officials are considering an indoor mask mandate to address a notable uptick in COVID-19 cases on the island.
The New...
BRACING FOR THE WAVE: Tourism industry ready for big rebound, but...
A year ago, John and Sarah Cullen were fearing for the future of their Block Island gift shop.
With supply chains choked by the COVID-19...
Visa delays jeopardizing seasonal workforce
PROVIDENCE – There could be a shortage of foreign workers in Rhode Island this summer if the U.S. State Department does not expedite the...
Block Island to host Fourth of July festivities amid increased vacation...
NEW SHOREHAM – For the past month, the phones at The Block Island Chamber of Commerce have been ringing consistently with people calling for...
Virtual sales lure visitors
Lars Trodson | Block Island Chamber of Commerce executive director
The most significant change in business this past year has been the exponential growth in...
Trodson named ED of Block Island Chamber
NEW SHOREHAM – Lars Trodson has been named executive director of the Block Island Chamber of Commerce, the organization announced on Monday.
Trodson is the...
Isle of anxiety: Can Block Island salvage its tourism season?
It’s not business as usual on Block Island these days.
The coronavirus has come ashore, creating a heightened sense of worry not only about public...
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