Newport News
Love Newport events? This part-time role could be for you
If you are excited about the work that Newport Downtown Development does to create and promote events for both visitors and locals, and you’re open to part-time employment – read on! Newport Downtown Development is looking for the ideal candidate to be our new...
Northeast Kingdom Voices Take Center Stage at the Statehouse
On January 22, 2026, nearly 100 community members from Vermont's Northeast Kingdom descended on the Statehouse in Montpelier for NEK Day—a powerful display of rural advocacy and collective voice. Representatives from Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans Counties came...
KickStartNEK Workshop Series for Small Business Entrepreneurs
If you are an entrepreneur who would like to take your idea to the next level or to set up your existing small business for success in the NEK, consider signing up for the ten-week course that NDD is co-sponsoring this winter with Do North (the cool co-working...
Join Virtual Flood Safety Conversation on February 4
Join regional organizations for a virtual conversation on Wednesday, February 4, at 6 p.m. to hear about actions the state and local organizations are taking to reduce flood risk and protect local communities. This event will also provide information on Vermont’s...
2025: A Turning Point for Downtown Newport
As the ice settles on Lake Memphremagog, Newport Downtown Development (NDD) is looking back on 2025 as a definitive "turning point" year. From significant strides in planning for new development to a renewed sense of community pride, we can feel the shift as the...
