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Editor’s Choice: Annual Frozen Clam Dip will support Mentor Rhode Island

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James Bessette

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12/20/2019

BRAVING BRISK TEMPS: Two participants in the 2019 Laid-back Fitness Frozen Clam Dip and Obstaplunge react to the temperature of the water in Narragansett Bay on New Year’s Day. The 2020 plunge will take place Jan. 1 at Goddard Memorial State Park in East Greenwich. / COURTESY LAID-BACK FITNESS

EDITOR’S CHOICE Annual Frozen Clam Dip will support Mentor Rhode Island LAID-BACK FITNESS will host its ninth annual Frozen Clam Dip and Obstaplunge to benefit Mentor Rhode Island. Plungers can sign up for a traditional dip in Narragansett Bay or take on an “American Ninja Warrior” style half-mile shoreline obstacle course that’s suitable for all

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EDITOR’S CHOICE Annual Frozen Clam Dip will support Mentor Rhode Island LAID-BACK FITNESS will host its ninth annual Frozen Clam Dip and Obstaplunge to benefit Mentor Rhode Island. Plungers can sign up for a traditional dip in Narragansett Bay or take on an “American Ninja Warrior” style half-mile shoreline obstacle course that’s suitable for all ages before diving in. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1, 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. $30. Goddard Memorial State Park, 1095 Ives Road, East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION: mentorri.networkforgood.com/events/16727-2020-frozen-clam-dip-obstaplunge-registration Talking trends THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Social Media Trends for 2019.” The workshop is an opportunity for business owners, entrepreneurs, executive directors and social media managers to learn about what trends took hold this past year and what to pay attention to in 2020. Participants will also brainstorm how they might tap into the upcoming trends in their marketing for 2020. FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 8-9:30 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tri-townchamber.org/events/details/social-media-trends-for-2019-6142 Raise a glass REVIVAL BREWING CO. will host a Holiday Fiesta and Toy Drive, benefiting Caritas Smile. The event will feature live music, salsa dancing, and prizes and gifts. Proceeds will support Caritas Smile’s Building Project and Arts Project, in which local volunteers will help build a home for a single mother living in the Dominican Republic. Proceeds will also help purchase art supplies for the Caritas Kids Art program. Sponsorship opportunities are available. FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 5-8 P.M. $30. Revival Brewing Co., 505 Atwood Ave., Cranston. INFO AND REGISTRATION: eventbrite.com/e/holiday-fiesta-with-caritas-smile-tickets-80699748119?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Establishing relationships THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold its networking group in a forum setting in which business owners and entrepreneurs can build business relationships. Four one-hour group sessions will be held over two days. MONDAY, DEC. 30, 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, DEC. 31, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tri-townchamber.org/events/details/trex-i-networking-group-12-30-2019-6014 Network after hours NETWORKNITE WILL HOLD a unique networking event for local business professionals and entrepreneurs. The setting will be similar to a “speed dating” structure in which attendees will meet face to face with other business leaders, one at a time. MONDAY, JAN. 6, 7-9 P.M. $22/early-bird admission; $26/after Dec. 30. O’Boy, 333 Westminster St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: eventbrite.com/e/networknite-providence-business-professionals-speed-networking-event-tickets-82395155127?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Building networks THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Young Professionals Forum, with a focus on building and leveraging professional networks. The forum will discuss developing mutually beneficial networks and the strength of weak ties. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 9-10 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tri-townchamber.org/events/details/young-professional-forum-building-leveraging-professional-networks-6277 Defining your biz THE RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS Competition will hold a workshop on how entrepreneurs can define their businesses. A panel of experts will explore how to evaluate potential business ideas. Issues to be discussed will include where ideas for new businesses originate, identifying potential customers, how to test whether an idea has legs, determining financial feasibility and how to get started. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 5-7 P.M. Free. Venture Café Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: eventbrite.com/e/free-workshop-define-your-business-tickets-69315274853?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Gain referrals THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold an education seminar, titled “Liquor, and Coffee, and Lunch… OH MY!” as part of the Chamber’s Don Wilson seminar series. Attendees will learn how to network with more focus and purpose using simple concepts that save time and produce more referrals from your network. FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $25. SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce, 227 Union St., Mezzanine 2, New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION: members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/don-wilson-seminar-5-496226 Marketing principles THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND CHAMBER of Commerce is offering a free seminar to Chamber members. John Antonacci, a Chamber member and co-founder of Jonathan Douglas Media Consultants, will guide participants through marketing principles that will help them survive and prosper. TUESDAY, JAN. 14, 8-10 A.M. Free/ members; registration necessary. Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 402, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION: web.nrichamber.com/events/Be-Memorable-to-Connect-Engage-and-Grow-your-business-2137/details Mingling with CPAs THE RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY of Certified Public Accountants will host its Premier Networking Event. Meet and mingle with other CPAs. THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 5:30-8 P.M. $50/members; $65/nonmembers; $15/student members. Twin River, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION: riscpa.org/news-and-events/NETJAN2019/january_networking_event_2020/view-event Marine tech THE Blue Innovation Symposium is the premier three-day event in New England for connecting the marine technology industry with the education community, while also facilitating networking and partnering opportunities. The symposium brings together leading-edge marine technology companies for programming aimed at providing an overview of current trends in the industry, and a showcase of companies to discuss their new technologies. TUESDAY, JAN. 14, TO THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 8:30 A.M. TO 4 P.M. $130/general registration; $75/students; free/U.S. government officials and Salve students. Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. INFO AND REGISTRATION: blueinnovationsymposium.com

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