Orlando Sentinel Again Ranks Newport as a 'Top 100' Central Florida Company

For the third consecutive year, the Orlando Sentinel has named Newport one of the leading companies in Central Florida. And this year, the newspaper has ranked us near the top of the list—at number 15 among companies of similar size.

Once again, our commitment to professional development played a major role in the judging panel's decision, notes Human Resources Manager Holly Adams.

"Newport provides comprehensive training and other development resources, and this was a major factor in our being chosen for this prestigious ranking again this year," she says. "This speaks to a key reason we're so highly regarded in our field: the professionalism of our associates."

In addition to helping associates earn and maintain relevant industry designations and licenses, Newport has introduced a new "Online University." This service provides instant access to hundreds of educational courses covering a wide and growing range of business topics.

"Newport associates are able to make unique individual contributions and at the same time grow both personally and professionally," Holly notes. "It's the dedication and focus of our people that really sets us apart as a company."

Our health benefits were positive factors, too, she adds. "We continually enhance our benefits programs, and this year Newport implemented several new policies, including long-term care, critical care and accident insurance. These are in addition to our other great benefits, such as full coverage for domestic partners."

The newspaper published its full list of top firms this August in a special pullout section. The Sentinel wrote that its "Top 100 Companies for Working Families" program serves to recognize Central Florida firms that "stand out from the rest."

"It's quite an honor, not just to consistently make this list, but to rise in the rankings," says Holly. "This high-profile award lets everyone know that Newport is among the very best of companies here in Central Florida."