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Member Spotlight: Paula Milton
I joined Newport in 1988 when it was the Newport Yachting Center – and we had nothing to do with yachting! It was a blank canvas on the waterfront, four acres, and only one event. I canceled a band at that event to get $1,000 in my budget to attend my first industry conference, and the rest is history.
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Joyfulness is good for business. Let’s say that one more time: Joyfulness is good for business. At SMA, we make our work fun, because positive emotions set the foundation for…
Member Spotlight: Gail Alofsin
I joined Newport in 1988 when it was the Newport Yachting Center – and we had nothing to do with yachting! It was a blank canvas on the waterfront, four acres, and only one event. I canceled a band at that event to get $1,000 in my budget to attend my first industry conference, and the rest is history.