Bringing the personal touch to everything we do is a great strength of the New Harbor culture. Sure, you might be able to get some of the job done in our business with e-mail and multi-person Zoom calls (some, unfortunately, with the cameras turned off), but for the level of excellence we’re committed to ingenuity, problem solving and personal interaction that meets people where they are as individuals is a must. (This also helps set us apart in a world that increasingly “checks the humanity box” by relying on automation in the name of “efficiency”.) | | |
“Well, I sent three e-mails,” just isn’t going to cut it here, just as “so and so said that wouldn’t work” isn’t the end of the conversation.
A job in government can be great training for the curve balls we get tossed every day. We have team members that have excelled at the state house and in congressional offices, but I’ve always thought that the great urban maelstrom of working in an American city hall is an experience unlike any other.
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From left: Liam Collins, Abby Appel, Lauren Greene,
Jillian Scott
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At city hall you get direct, hands-on experience with pretty much anything humanity can send your way. And that experience is exactly what our city hall alums Lauren Greene (Pawtucket), Abby Appel and Jillian Scott (both Providence) and Liam Collins (all the way from Chattanooga, Tenn.) bring to the table.
City Hall is personal, gritty and very, very real. The job literally walks in off the sidewalk. Sitting in your office (likely furnished in the 1950’s) you’ll speak, often face-to-face, with business owners, community leaders and people from all walks of life who speak languages from all over the world. These folks are bringing you their most urgent problems that you’ll have to solve in real time, oftentimes by having to face off against the Dreaded Bureaucracy. To get results, you’ll have to really listen, keep calm, make a plan and then be clear about it – while you sprinkle a lot of persistence and more than a little diplomacy on top.
And to get results, you’ll absolutely have to be a team player.
In short, it’s what we do here every day.
Best,
| | | | PBN: 'Prepare to Succeed' | |
New Harbor Group Founder and President David Preston was recently featured in Providence Business News' 'One Last Thing.' In the piece, David emphasizes the value of being prepared – both on defense and offense – when it comes to communications, navigating the media landscape and cutting through bureaucracy to reach business goals.
"Successful preparation on 'offense' is not only essential to achieving business or policy goals: it can also create a string of other benefits."
| | State leaders cut the ribbon on new world-class infrastructure at Quonset | | |
From left: Secretary of State Gregg Amore, R.I. Sen. Alana DiMario, U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, R.I. Rep. Robert Craven, Matthew King, R.I. Gov. Dan McKee, QDC Managing Director Steven J. King, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, N.K. Councilwoman Beth Hill Ross, U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor,
North Kingstown Councilman Matthew McCoy.
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Federal, state and local leaders joined the Quonset Development Corporation recently to celebrate the opening of the Port of Davisville’s Terminal 5 Pier and Blue Economy Support Docks - the first new pier at Quonset in nearly 70 years.
Terminal 5 adds specialized berthing for vessels and cargo, while the Blue Economy docks and boat ramp serve smaller boats and the short-term needs of small businesses, startups, and research organizations.
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One of North America’s Top 10 auto importers and Rhode Island’s only public port, Davisville supports more than 1,600 jobs and generates $374 million in annual economic output.
“We continue to make major investments to improve, upgrade and expand the Port of Davisville,” said QDC Managing Director Steven J. King, P.E. (right). “The new pier and support docks will serve as a gateway to Narragansett Bay for local small and growing businesses, filling a vital need for easily-accessible waterfront access.”
| | | Hospital Association of Rhode Island welcomes new president | | | | |
The Hospital Association of Rhode Island recently welcomed a new president, Michael Sroczynski (left).
A respected healthcare policy leader, Michael brings more than two decades of experience representing hospitals and health systems across the region. His leadership comes at a pivotal moment as the Association works to improve healthcare for all Rhode Islanders.
Please join us in welcoming Michael!
| | Women's Development Corporation showcases West Warwick project that will provide new homes for local residents | | From left: West Warwick Town Planner Marilyn Shellman, R.I. Rep. Samuel Azzinaro, WDC Executive Director Frank Shea, R.I. Speaker of the House Joseph Skekarchi, West Warwick Town Manager Mark Knott, R.I. Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard, R.I. Sen. John Burke, West Warwick Fire Chief Jeff Varone, R.I. Rep. Thomas Noret, Veterans/Military Affairs Coordinator for Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's Office Andrew Szala, West Warwick Deputy Fire Chief Eric Norberg. | | |
The Women’s Development Corporation (WDC) welcomed federal, state and local officials along with housing supporters to its 183 Washington Street project in September. WDC plans to transform a long-vacant furniture store in West Warwick’s Arctic Village into 30 units of permanent supportive housing for local residents.
The three-story redevelopment would include apartments, supportive service space and commercial storefronts. The project will make housing for local residents a priority and reserve units for veterans, as well.
| Rendering of 183 Washington Street Project in West Warwick | | Grey Sail, South County and Outer Light release fall lineup | | |
The air is crisp, the leaves are turning and nothing would be better than a cold drink by a crackling fire.
It’s fall in New England, and Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island and its sister companies, South County Distillers and Groton’s Outer Light Brewing Company have dropped their seasonal releases that will spice up autumn.
Smooth pumpkin ales, crispy craft cocktails and fall lagers fuel autumn nights, whether you’re spending it cozying up to a campfire or heading out with friends.
Enjoy!
| | RIPEC: Above-average spending, slowing general revenues in FY2026 state budget | | |
Rhode Island’s FY2026 budget increases spending despite uncertainty over federal funding, according to Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC)’s recent analysis. The report provides lawmakers and business leaders with a data-driven outlook on revenue and economic trends, while also diving into spending on health and human services, education, transportation among others.
Key Findings:
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Total spending increased by 3.8% over the FY25 budget and 10.9% over FY24.
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Health and Human Services (HHS) – particularly Medicaid – drives spending increases, with an increase of 8.4% over FY25.
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General revenue for K-12 education grew by 4.4%, per-pupil spending increased by 5.3%.
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