Town of Bristol, Rhode Island | Official Website COVID-19 Government Departments Commerce Residents Visit Search Category: Economic Development Categories ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASES Bristol Collaborates to Launch the “Propel East Bay RI” Job Board Post author By Bristol, Rhode Island Post date November 24, 2021 BRISTOL, RI– On Wednesday, November 24th, 2021, the Town of Bristol announced the launch of Propel East Bay RI. Propel East Bay RI is a new online job board dedicated to promoting work opportunities in Bristol County, Rhode Island. This free-to-use platform is available to local businesses, residents, and students. Users have the ability to create online profiles to search, save, and apply to selected jobs. Businesses have access to a dashboard to manage job postings, create custom applications, and view job listing statistics. Propel East Bay RI was created in collaboration with the Bristol Town Administration, the Bristol-Warren Regional School District (BWRSD), and the East Bay Chamber of Commerce. The initiative also received support from the Town of Warren and the Town of Barrington. “As we continue to deal with impacts of COVID-19 on our local economy, businesses are having a difficult time finding talent to fill job openings,” said Chris Vitale, Bristol’s Economic Development Coordinator. “The goal of this platform is to help bridge the gap between our local businesses and job seekers and encourage workforce participation.” Propel East Bay RI is sponsored in part by the Town of Bristol and BWRSD through a Pell Grant. The job board also offers paid Premium Listings, which give businesses a way to promote immediate openings while supporting the platform’s maintenance costs. In addition to listing available full-time, part-time, and seasonal job opportunities, BWRSD is also working with local municipalities to develop an internship program. Students can explore their career interests more in-depth and access opportunities directly through the job board. “As a district, we want to expand access for each student to gain valuable on-the-job experience to develop their skills for whichever career they decide to pursue,” said Dr. Nicole Lyons, College and Career Coordinator at Bristol-Warren Regional School District. “The job board will allow the community access to the untapped power of our students and connect students with our local economy.” During the development of Propel East Bay RI, students at Mt. Hope High School played an integral role in designing the branding for the platform. “The MHHS Art Department appreciated the opportunity for our graphic design students to work with the Town of Bristol to create the logo for the new Propel East Bay RI job board,” said Mt. Hope High School Teacher Lauren Enjeti. “Seniors Chelsea Goodman, Brandon Nelson, Kristiana Cabral, and Logan Justa contributed to the design, with Chelsea Goodman taking the lead on the finished logo.” Businesses, residents, and students in the East Bay are encouraged to register for the online job board at www.propeleastbayri.com. Visit the Job Board For additional questions, please contact Chris Vitale, Economic Development Coordinator at cvitale@bristolri.gov, or by calling 401-253-7000 ext. 129. ### Categories ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASES Bristol Announces 2021 Concerts on the Common Performer Lineup Post author By Bristol, Rhode Island Post date July 12, 2021 BRISTOL, RI– On Monday, July 12th, 2021, the Town of Bristol announced the performer lineup for its 2021 Concerts on the Common. Concerts begin Thursday, July 15th, 2021, and conclude with the Last Night Concert on Sunday, September 5th, 2021, at Independence Park. In the event of inclement weather, Thursday night concerts will be moved to the Bristol Maritime Center at 127 Thames Street, Bristol, RI 02809. The full schedule and performer lineup can be viewed below. ### Categories ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASES Bristol’s ‘Concerts on the Common’ Fully Sponsored, Performer Lineup TBA Post author By Bristol, Rhode Island Post date July 8, 2021 BRISTOL, RI-The Town of Bristol is pleased to announce that this year’s Concerts on the Common is fully sponsored! The Town wishes to thank all of our 2021 sponsors. Beginning July 15th, 2021, residents and visitors can enjoy concerts on the Bristol Town Common every Thursday through Labor Day. Concerts are free to the public. The lineup of performers will be announced shortly here on the Town of Bristol website (www.bristolri.gov). ### Categories ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASES Bristol’s ‘Concerts on the Common’ Returning July 15th, Seeking Sponsorships Post author By Bristol, Rhode Island Post date July 6, 2021 BRISTOL, RI-On Tuesday, July 6th, 2021, the Town of Bristol announced the return of its popular Concerts on the Common series. Beginning July 15th, 2021, residents and visitors can enjoy concerts on the Bristol Town Common every Thursday through Labor Day. Concerts are free to the public. The lineup of performers will be announced here on the Town of Bristol website (www.bristolri.gov) in the coming days. Sponsorship Opportunities Available The Town of Bristol is seeking 8 sponsors to support its 8 concerts throughout the summer. The sponsorship commitment for a concert is $300/each. For more information about sponsoring a concert, please contact Michele Martins at 401-253-1611 or by email at recreation@bristolri.gov. Thank you. ### Categories ADMINISTRATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASES Weekend High Speed Ferry Returns to Bristol this Summer Post author By Bristol, Rhode Island Post date June 19, 2021 BRISTOL, RI– On Thursday, June 18th, 2021, the State of Rhode Island announced the return of the Providence-Newport Ferry for its sixth summer season. For the third consecutive year, the Providence-Newport Ferry will also make weekend stop in Bristol through Labor Day weekend. “The return of the Providence-Newport Ferry is another signpost on the path to restoring our economy and our way of life as the pandemic eases,” Gov. Dan McKee said. “I urge everyone to take advantage of this great resource to enjoy Narragansett Bay and everything that Newport, Providence and Bristol have to offer this summer.” “We are pleased to welcome back Seastreak and its passengers to Bristol Harbor,” said Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente. “Visitors will find many fine restaurants and attractions within walking distance in our historic downtown. We hope riders enjoy their time in Bristol and have a great summer.” Prior to the pandemic, a survey was commissioned by the State to determine the economic impact of the high speed ferry on the participating communities. Based on survey responses, ferry passengers reported spending an average of $87 per person per day in town. For more information and to purchase ferry tickets, please visit www.ridethebayri.com. ### Categories ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEDIA MENTIONS POLICE Police Offer Threat Assessments and Training to Bristol Companies, EastBayRI Post author By Bristol, Rhode Island Post date May 7, 2021 Categories COVID-19 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASES Bristol Expands Business Eligibility for Propane Assistance Program Post author By Bristol, Rhode Island Post date January 22, 2021 BRISTOL, RI– On Friday, January 22nd, 2021, the Town of Bristol announced that it was expanding its propane fuel assistance program to all Bristol businesses that have outdoor patio or tent heaters. Beginning Thursday, January 28th, 2021, eligible businesses will be able to receive free propane fuel from Sunshine Fuels & Energy Services on a limited basis. Every Thursday, businesses can bring their tanks to Sunshine’s Bristol location (374 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809) during their regular business hours to get them refilled. Please Note: Refills are limited to once per week per business. A maximum of ten (10) propane tanks can be refilled at a time per business. This service will be offered until the credit at Sunshine Fuel has been depleted. This program was funded through the State of Rhode Island’s Take It Outside initiative. For additional questions, please contact Economic Development Coordinator Chris Vitale at cvitale@bristolri.gov. ### Categories ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEDIA MENTIONS PRESS RELEASES Bristol Nominated for Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Cities Award – Vote Today! Post author By Bristol, Rhode Island Post date January 15, 2021 BRISTOL, RI-Every year, Travel + Leisure asks readers to weigh in on their travel experiences around the globe. Readers rate cities on categories including their sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping, and overall value. The ballot for the 2021 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards has been released, and Bristol was included in the “Cities” category. To vote for Bristol, individuals must visit wba.m-rr.com/home and create an account to get start. Users are able to vote once per email address. “Bristol is honored to be in the running for this distinguished travel award,” said Bristol’s Economic Development Coordinator Chris Vitale. “With its historic downtown district, museums, outdoor recreation, and a robust summer events calendar, Bristol is truly a premier New England destination.” Voting is open now through May 10, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Thank you for voting! Vote Now ### Categories ADMINISTRATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASES Bristol Implements Tangible Tax Reform, Creates Exemption for Small Businesses Post author By Bristol, Rhode Island Post date December 31, 2020 BRISTOL, RI– On December 30th, 2020, the Bristol Town Council voted unanimously to approve a new tangible tax exemption, which reduces the administrative and financial burden of reporting on local small businesses. Businesses that operate in Bristol and whose total tangible property is assessed at ten thousand ($10,000) or less can now request to be exempt from completing the full annual return and paying the applicable tax. Of the 720 businesses that operate in Bristol, approximately 400 would be eligible for this new exemption based on last year’s tangible property assessments. “This exemption is another step in the right direction to help our businesses and make Bristol a very well-balanced place to live and work,” said Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente. In 2018, Bristol began its tax reform efforts by creating a new electronic return that simplified reporting and auto-calculated assets’ depreciation. In 2019, the Town of Bristol voted to put the $10,000 tangible tax exemption plan before the State Legislature for final approval. Spearheaded by Bristol’s Economic Development Coordinator Chris Vitale and Tax Assessor Michelle DiMeo, the Town worked with State leaders to get the enabling legislation (RIGL 44-3-3.66) approved earlier this year. Eligible businesses can now request the new tangible tax exemption on the Annual Return. The Annual Return form is available for download on the Town of Bristol website at www.bristolri.gov/tangibles. Returns are due to the Bristol Tax Assessor’s Office (10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809) by 12 o’clock midnight EST, January 31st, 2021. For more information on Bristol’s new tangible tax exemption, please contact Economic Development Coordinator Chris Vitale at cvitale@bristolri.gov or Tax Assessor Michelle DiMeo at mdimeo@bristolri.gov. ### Categories COVID-19 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEDIA MENTIONS With Heat Lamps, Lights and Tents, Restaurants Press On, EastBayRI Post author By Bristol, Rhode Island Post date November 12, 2020 Posts navigation 1 2 3 Older Posts → Bristol Town Hall 10 Court Street Bristol, RI 02809 Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Contact Us Town Hall: (401)-253-7000 Police: (401)-253-6900 Fire and Rescue: (401)-253-6912 Public Works: (401)-253-4100 Parks and Recreation: (401)-253-1611 Harbor: (401)-253-1700 Report a Concern Online Staff Directory Directions Home | Site Map | Accessibility | Login Portal | Site Credits © 2021 Town of Bristol, Rhode Island | Official Website To the top ↑ Bristol Town Hall will be closed November 25th and November 26th, 2021, in observance of Thanksgiving. 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