EDITOR’S CHOICE
Applications open for Goldman Sachs 10KSB program GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 Small Businesses invites growth-minded Rhode Island small-business owners to apply for its Winter 2023 Cohort. With a curriculum designed by Babson College, expert advisers and a supportive network of peers, small-business owners can gain practical skills and develop an actionable growth plan for their business. Eligible applicants must own a small business in operation for at least two years with a minimum of two employees in any industry sector. Application deadline is Oct. 1.
JAN. 11, 2023, THROUGH APRIL 5, 2023. Free Community College of Rhode Island, 400 East Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Understanding cybersecurity TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY GROUP will hold a seminar on cybersecurity. The discussion will help companies and business leaders better understand how to protect themselves from an array of cyberattacks. Lunch will be provided.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free. New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3bTBYWq
Business fundamentals THE SOUTH EASTERN ECONOMIC Development Corp., in partnership with Webster Bank N.A., will hold an entrepreneurial workshop in which participants will learn the fundamentals of planning, preparing for and financing a small business. Other business assistance resources explored will include programs and services administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center and Score.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 20, 10 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3e8pVp8
Establishing connections THE EAST GREENWICH Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Navigant Credit Union. The event will bring local businesspeople and entrepreneurs together in a casual setting to create and build business connections with one another.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 20, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Navigant Credit Union, 563 Main St., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3piTztZ
Long COVID THE BROWN UNIVERSITY Long COVID Initiative will hold a discussion on the impacts of long COVID on employers, employees and the workplace. Around the world, long COVID is causing significant disability and suffering, disproportionately affecting minority and low-income populations. To protect livelihoods and businesses alike, the business community must better understand the health and economic impacts of long COVID on employers, employees and the workplace. There is currently limited guidance on how to mitigate work-related challenges presented by long COVID.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3KFDNTP
Engaging evening THE NORTH KINGSTOWN Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking event as part of its Engaging Evening series, hosted by Herbs and Mylk. The event will bring local business professionals and entrepreneurs together to meet in a relaxed setting. Food and beverages will be offered.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $10/members; $15/nonmembers. Herbs and Mylk, 650 Ten Rod Road, Suite 129A, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3TFWTNZ
Work-life balance THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Better Business through Work-Life Balance.” Alyssa Knapp, owner of Integrative Wellness Journeys, will discuss the importance of self-care in business, shifting your mindset to meet your goals and key steps to take right now to feel more joy in your job. Registration is due Sept. 21.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 9:30-10:30 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3TvVj11
Building new relationships THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its networking group in a forum setting where business owners and entrepreneurs can build business relationships with one another. Four one-hour group sessions will be held over two days.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23, 8-9 A.M., MONDAY, SEPT. 26, AND TUESDAY, SEPT. 27, 9-10 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield.INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3KywYn4
Learn about QuickBooks PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY will hold an online session helping attendees understand the basics of QuickBooks. The two-hour workshop will cover setting up and maintaining a financial and bookkeeping system in QuickBooks, understanding your company’s basic financial statements, understanding key reporting features of QuickBooks that are needed to make day-to-day financial decisions and common features such as invoicing, entering and paying bills, entering credit card transactions and managing loans.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, 9-11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3R10HqZ
Planning ahead THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a 10-session business planning program to help entrepreneurs plan out their prospective business. Attendees will explore and assess the viability of their business concept, learn how to market their business to target customers, explore options for funding the startup and ongoing costs of their business, and participate in class time and in one-on-one consulting sessions.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29, THROUGH THURSDAY, DEC. 1, 6-8 P.M. $495. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3RjbFrO
Job seeking ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce, Lifestream, Lafrance Hospitality, MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center and the Bristol Workforce Board will hold the 2022 SouthCoast Job Fair. The event will showcase more than 100 of the area’s firms and businesses looking to hire new employees. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and dress professionally. Professional head-shot photos will be offered for free.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Free. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3RiNpql
