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4 Economic Development
U.S. Navy
The military, civilian, and student personnel at the Navy
Newport’s economy is highly
Base, as well as their families, form an important part of
dependent on the military
Newport’s social and economic fabric. Aside from these
industry.
year-round residents, the educational activities at the
base bring short-term residents to the Island. The
educational component of Naval Station Newport
includes the Naval Education and Training Center, Officer
Candidate School, the Naval Supply Corps School, Office r
Development School, Surface Warfare Officer School, Naval Justice School, and Naval War College. As of October
2015, the War College alone enrolled 599 students in its programs including international students. The War College
faculty employs 333 instructors, of which 129 are civilians, and a staff of 336 persons including 236 civilians. The
housing, goods, and services procured by these adult students and their families provide direct economic benefits to
the local economy.
Table 4-4 - City of Newport Employment by Largest Employers, 2014
Employer
Naval Station Newport
Newport Hospital

Industry
Military (Civilian Employees)

Number of Employees
4,500

Medical Facility

802

Newport Harbor Corporation

Hospitality

702

RIARC (Maher Center)

Non-Profit

571

Government & Public School (FTE)

661

Higher Education

546

City of Newport
Salve Regina University

Source: 2000 U.S. Census, 2010 & 2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Institutions
Newport’s Educational Services, Health Care, and Social Assistance sector had 2,975 employees in 2014. Newport has
two large institutional employers that contribute significantly to the local economy and quality of life: Lifespan
(Newport Hospital), and Salve Regina University. These institutions are among Newport's largest private employers.
Newport Hospital employed an estimated 802 persons in 2014, making up a major portion of health services
employment in Newport.
Health services provide excellent employment opportunities. These jobs require varying levels of education and
training, making them available to a wide segment of the population. Furthermore, the availability of quality health
services adds to Newport’s quality of life, particularly for its aging resident population.
Salve Regina University also makes a significant contribution to Newport’s economy, providing a broad spectrum of
educational and employment opportunities for Newport residents. During the summer months, Salve offers a
number of conferences and programs that bring professional seminars to the campus. Moreover, the school’s chapel
and facilities are used for weddings and events. Fall enrollment for 2015 was 2,758.
Although not listed in Table 4-4, the Newport campus of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) system is
another key and growing employer. CCRI Newport is located in the City’s north end and is one of the primary drivers
in the strategy to reposition this area of the City.

Draft Existing Conditions (March 2016)

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