Economy of Newport

Industry

Poulin Grain ships its farm feed products to customers in New England and upstate New York. It employs about 50 workers. The plant is producing feed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A Columbia Forest Products plant employs about 100 workers.

There is a call center employing 120 people.

MSA manufactures military combat helmets.

Health industry

North Country Hospital is located in the city. The hospital is the city's largest employer, employing 605 people.

Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice employs 100 people locally.

The Northeast Kingdom Human Services aids mental health needs.

Social services are provided in part by the Northeast Kingdom Community Action located here and in other Northeast Kingdom sites.

Tourism

A commercial ice fishing derby has been held in February since 2004. In 2010, there were 920 participants.

The only Soap Box Derby in Vermont is held in the city annually. The winner represents the state in the nationals.

The local Rotary has held an annual music