Post Road Business Spotlight


The Post Road has a long and storied history dating back to Benjamin Franklin and the Native Americans who created and utilized the Pequot Path before him. Established by Mr. Franklin as a mail route serving the 13 colonies, this road, and the post offices along it formed the backbone of the United States at the time and allowed for a system of communication across the vast territory that the 13 colonies comprised.

By the late 18th century North Kingstown’s portion of the road had become quite rural, it was not until 1939, and the advent of the Quonset/Davisville military complex that Post Road would see renewed interest as a commercial center supporting the Quonset military installation and its servicemembers. Following the military’s closure of Quonset Point as a Naval base in the 70’s, Post Road’s nature changed once more, this time from the base’s supporting infrastructure to the bustling business hub the Town of North Kingstown, and its unique businesses have come to know and enjoy today!

Post Road is home to many fantastic businesses and business owners! From large scale global chains, to small, local, and family-owned small businesses, North Kingstown’s 10 mile stretch of the Post Road has something for everyone. Here it is our aim to highlight these important members of the North Kingstown community by listening to their stories, learning a little more about their spaces, and exploring their passions and reasons for locating in our wonderful town! 

To this end this page is created to explore and highlight our various Post Road businesses on a rotational basis every month. 

Should you be interested in having your business featured please email your completed application to our Economic Development Principal Planner Ben Mandel at BMandel@northkingstownri.gov

All applications will be kept private for use by the Planning Department and will be kept on file for feature use and consideration in the future. If your business is selected you will be notified via email prior to your business exposé  going live on the Town website. 

Click here for Post Road Spotlight Application

for further questions or inquiries please call or email:

Ben Mandel
(401) 294-3331 ext. 315

Post Road Business Spotlight of the Month!

Centreville Bank - NK Coffee Talk

NKC18_Logo_Large_NKCCwebsite

 This month's spotlight takes a look the changing of the guard that has recently taken place in the North Kingstown Chamber's leadership!

This exciting new chapter for the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce revolves around the exciting introduction of Maria Masse as its new leader. With a rich background in non-profit leadership and arts management, Maria is set to bring a revitalizing energy to the Chamber, honoring its history while introducing innovative ideas. Her approach focuses on leveraging past successes and fostering community engagement, as exemplified by her previous work and recent role at the Wickford Art Association. Under her leadership, the Chamber aims to enhance its role as a vibrant community hub, with new events like a “Savor the Sunset” gathering designed to strengthen local connections. Maria’s vision and enthusiasm promise to elevate the Chamber’s impact on North Kingstown and beyond. To read more, click here!


NKC18_Logo_Large_NKCCwebsite

To be redirected to the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce's website, please click the logo above.



Share