EDITOR’S CHOICE
A virtual conversationwith PPAC’s Singleton J.L. “LYNN” SINGLETON, CEO and president of the Providence Performing Arts Center, will be the keynote speaker during the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce’s Virtual Eggs & Issues event. Singleton will talk about how the performing arts venue made it through the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming performance schedule.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 9-10 A.M. $25/members; $35/nonmembers. Online INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/72avxtw
Talking business THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a discussion with state legislators from Burrillville, North Smithfield and Smithfield as part of the Chamber’s “Conversation With Your Legislators” series. The goal is to discuss the economy, as well as a few bills that are winding their way through the legislature that are of interest to the business community.
MONDAY, JUNE 14, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/35s3sx8a
Remote work with Microsoft VERTIKAL6, IN PARTNERSHIP with Tech Collective, will hold a work session in which attendees will learn some tips and tricks, as well as the security behind what keeps us safe. The session will cover how Microsoft can enable you to work remotely and securely while protecting sensitive information in the remote workplace. Attendees will gain knowledge about the features Microsoft Teams provides to engage your workforce and/or audience.
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/zhnd75f4
Networking and awards THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its 104th Annual Meeting in a virtual setting. The meeting will include virtual breakout rooms for networking opportunities. Heidi Taylor, president of Morton Hospital, will be the keynote speaker. Awards will be presented.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. $20/members; $30/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2r79zzks
Explore SBA resources THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop on how entrepreneurs can better understand programs and services that are offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration to help a business grow. Topics to be discussed are the SBA Resource Partner Network, access to capital, loans for emergency preparedness and disaster assistance, and assistance on international trade and exporting.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/maze5fth
Economic update THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will host its first in-person Economic Update Luncheon event of the year. The event consists of lunch and a local business official discussing the current economy. Crista F. Durand, president of Newport Hospital, will be the keynote speaker for this event.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $50/members; $60/nonmembers. The Atlantic Resort, 28 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/5apjyv9d
Meeting new entrepreneurs THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a networking golf event, titled “Mulligans & Margaritas,” as part of its 9 & Dine series. The event is an opportunity to meet other business professionals and entrepreneurs over a round of golf. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Cost includes a cart, dinner and a drink ticket.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 4-8 P.M. $75/golfer. Norton Country Club, 188 Oak St., Norton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/4v6zvxhb
On the links THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its 33rd annual Summer Golf Classic. The event will include golf, lunch and a dinner reception. Door prizes will be awarded, including two roundtrip tickets from Southwest Airlines.
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 11:30 A.M. TO 6 P.M. $400/golfer. Rhode Island Country Club, 150 Nayatt Road, Barrington. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2vsrvyvb
Learning SEO THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual workshop titled “Marketing and Technology Series: Understanding Local SEO and why it’s key to your business’ web visibility.” Tom Canterino, founder of LevelUp Digital Solutions, will help attendees understand how local search engine optimization is key to the success of a business and offer details on how Google decides which business to rank highest.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 10-11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/ec4mnd5x
Newport’s rise from COVID-19 THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will host its 2021 Women in Business Luncheon. The keynote speaker will be local documentary filmmaker Susan Sipprelle, who will present her latest film, “reNEWPORT,” a documentary project about Newport that chronicles how the city weathered and emerged from the impacts of a seismic public health crisis. A three-course lunch will be offered.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $100. Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/9nu83kf
Power lunch ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Women in Leadership Business Power Lunch networking event. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet other business professionals and entrepreneurs and build business relationships in a relaxed setting. Lunch will be served.
FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Free. Play Arcade, 34 Union St., New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/yvx48xxn
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