EDITOR’S CHOICE
A shift for empowered women BRYNA HAYNES, founder of Choose Your Evolution, will hold a workshop on how women can reclaim abundance in their lives, both personally and professionally, through authenticity, vulnerability and trust every day. The event will also include networking among attendees and a cocktail hour.
TUESDAY, DEC. 4, 3:30-7:30 P.M. $15/members; $75/nonmembers. The Hotel Providence, 139 Mathewson St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
nexus.memberclicks.net/december-event#
Land care seminar NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING Association of Rhode Island will hold a seminar on how organic land care can help build a sustainable business environment. The event, geared toward land-care professionals, will show basic principles of organic land care, and ways to convert to organic products and methods.
SUNDAY, DEC. 2, 2-4:30 P.M. $25. South Kingstown Land Trust, 17 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
nofari.org/events
Are startups right for you? THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE will hold a workshop exploring entrepreneurship and small-business ownership, and whether starting your own business is right for you. The workshop will discuss risks involved, common traits and characteristics of entrepreneurs, the importance of a business plan and other topics.
TUESDAY, DEC. 4, 5:30-7 P.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/901/-Is-Entrepreneurship-Right-for-You-CWE-RI-Dec-4
Brownfield grants tips THE R.I. DEPARTMENT of Environmental Management, along with the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the Environmental Protection Agency, will host an informational workshop on the brownfield grant application process. Attendees will learn how to apply for federal funding sources and be introduced to free technical-assistance services to help prepare an application.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5, 8:30 A.M. Free. R.I. Department of Environmental Management, Room 300, 235 Promenade St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
dem.ri.gov
Pitch your business THE RHODE ISLAND Business Competition will hold its annual Elevator Pitch Contest, in which entrepreneurs will have a chance to win cash prizes based on their presentations. Presenters will describe their business ideas in 90 seconds to a panel of judges and receive immediate feedback. Deadline to submit pitch applications is Nov. 30.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Tech Collective, 188 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
ri-business.com
Working past 50 THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE and the AARP Foundation will hold a workshop, titled “Work for Yourself @50+,” on how to start a business and how to generate additional income. Attendees will also be able to gain access to additional resources and mentors.
THURSDAY, DEC. 6, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
aarp.cvent.com/events/cwe-rhode-island-work-for-yourself-50-providence-ri/event-summary-fa9f1a9e9f1444dd8b62b009ffbb96f6.aspx
Happy hour networking ORACLE SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESS’ Technology Team will hold a meet and greet happy-hour networking event, hosted by Proclamation Ale Co., in which small- and midsized-business owners will have the opportunity to meet and network.
THURSDAY, DEC. 6, 4:30-7 P.M. Free. Proclamation Ale Co., 298 Kilvert St., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/ProclamationAleDec6
Holiday gathering THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual holiday gathering, for Chamber members. The event will also feature hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Proceeds raised will help support local children’s organizations.
THURSDAY, DEC. 6, 5-7 P.M. $10. Bar 88 & Grill, 88 Wales St., Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tauntonareachamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=190
Building new relationships THE NARRAGANSETT AND NORTH KINGSTOWN chambers of commerce will hold a holiday networking party in which professionals can build relationships. Hors d’oeuvres and a free beverage ticket will be provided.
THURSDAY, DEC. 6, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. George’s of Galilee, 250 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 295-5566 or (401) 783-7121
Protecting your identity BARNUM FINANCIAL GROUP will hold a workshop titled “Identity Theft & Credit Protection,” in which attendees can learn how to take precautions on protecting themselves against identity theft and how to safely access websites, among other topics. Derek Gemski, regional vice president for Prudential Financial, will be the guest speaker. Reservations are due Dec. 5. The event is part of Barnum’s Workshops at the Crossing Series.
THURSDAY, DEC. 6, 6-7:15 P.M. Free. Barnum Financial Group, 200 Crossings Blvd., Suite 200, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
barnumjj.com/events/identity-theft-credit-protection, (401) 243-8872 or
Sueann.votta@barnumfg.com
