Newport on the Levee announced that the David J. Joseph Company will occupy more than 11,500 sq. ft. of its "Creative Class Office Suites" beginning in January.

The metal brokerage and transportation firm will move to the mezzanine level of the Levee's main Gallery Building and will employ approximately 40-50 people.

The City of Newport approved incentives for David J. Joseph in August, including a 40% payroll tax rebate over ten years.

“The Levee is a unique and wonderful location for office users,” stated Tom Fromme, Newport City Manager. “I think David J. Joseph will be an exciting addition to the City of Newport. We look forward to working with them for many years to come.”

The arrival of the company is part of the transformation of the Levee that includes the forthcoming Aqua on the Levee, a retail and residential project, and the first Aloft Hotel in the region. Those two projects are part of a combined $80 million development currently under construction.

-Staff report