EDITOR’S CHOICE
BankNewport CEO to speak at Chamber’s annual meeting THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting, hosted by Oceancliff. The Chamber will present its annual review and introduce new and renewing members of its board of directors. John F. “Jack” Murphy, CEO and president of BankNewport, will be the event’s keynote speaker.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24, 5:30-8 P.M. $50/members; $65/nonmembers. Oceancliff, 65 Ridge Road, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Have a drink THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Business Council & Emerging Leaders will hold a networking pop-up event, hosted by Narragansett Brewing Co. The event will provide local business professionals with an opportunity to build connections with one another. There will be “mystery bags” for sale for $25, with proceeds supporting We Share Hope in fighting food insecurity.
MONDAY, JAN. 23, 5-7 P.M. $20/members; $35/nonmembers. Narragansett Brewing Co., 271 Tockwotton St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Meeting the mayor THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a Q&A session with Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell to discuss the city’s future economic outlook. The session will also include Jay Pateakos, the city’s Office of Economic and Community Development director.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24, 10 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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CEOs and AI THE RHODE ISLAND CEO COUNCIL will hold a CEO Exchange event featuring Todd Knapp, CEO of Envision Technology Advisors LLC. He will discuss evolving artificial intelligence business trends and related strategies that CEOs should be embracing to utilize this technology for success in the coming year and beyond. Q&A and roundtable discussions to follow.
THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 7-9 A.M. Free/members; $175/nonmembers (includes 30-day trial membership). Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Learn to make a business plan THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Building a Better Business Bootcamp” event. The all-day program is designed to help individuals who are looking to start or grow a business. The goal of this program is to have individuals create a working business plan that they can successfully execute. This is important as they look for financing for their business.
THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Free. Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce, 170 Dean St., Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION: t
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Legal matters THE SOUTH EASTERN Economic Development Corp., in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, SCORE and Percy Law Group PC, will hold a workshop titled “Legal Considerations for Small Business Owners.” Participants will learn more about legally establishing a business, as well as the differences between sole proprietorship, S corporations, C corporations, partnerships and LLCs. Instructors from Percy Law Group will also cover general legal considerations for startup and existing business owners.
THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 10 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Diverse workforce ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Business After Hours networking event, hosted by the University of Massachusetts School of Law. The event will invite individuals for networking with a diverse group of local businesses. Attendees who bring business cards will have a chance to win a door prize.
THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 5-7 P.M. Free. University of Massachusetts School of Law, 333 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Building new relationships THE NORTH KINGSTOWN Chamber of Commerce will hold an Engaging Evening event, hosted by Tate’s Italian Kitchen. The event will bring together local business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and build relationships. Food and beverages will also be offered at the event.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $10/members; $15/nonmembers. Tate’s Italian Kitchen, 64 Brown St., North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Networking over coffee THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by Charlestown Urgent Care. Local business professionals and entrepreneurs are invited to share what their company has to offer and make connections to help them and their business.
FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Charlestown Urgent Care, 3769 Old Post Road, Suite 1, Charlestown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Morning meetup THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a Networking & Coffee event, hosted by Innovate Newport. Attendees, along with having networking opportunities, will learn about the no-charge, confidential business services available to assist new and existing businesses with planning, financing, human resources and marketing. Paul Harden of the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center and Lori Burke, the Greater Newport Chamber’s membership sales associate, will hold informational sessions at the event.
TUESDAY, FEB. 6, 8-9 A.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Expanding your network ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its Business Builders Breakfast event, hosted by Dorothy Cox’s Candies Inc. This event opens the door to early-morning opportunities, providing attendees with a chance to expand networks, enrich business portfolios and forge professional connections. A breakfast buffet, Danish pastries, juice and coffee will be offered.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7, 8:30-10 A.M. $15. Dorothy Cox’s Candies Inc., 100 Griffin St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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