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Bryant to host NRI ChamberBold in Business breakfast THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its Bold in Business breakfast event, hosted by Bryant University. Roxann Cooke, consumer bank regional director for JPMorgan Chase & Co., will be the guest speaker, sharing her leadership journey, failing forward moments and more. Breakfast will be served.
THURSDAY, OCT. 20, 8-9:30 A.M. $45/members; $60/nonmembers. Bryant University, Bello Grand Hall, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Walking for animals THE 2022 HEART & SOLE Walk for Animals will support the Potter League for Animals, a local animal welfare nonprofit. The event will have a dog walk, marketplace, food trucks, contests and special activities for dogs and children. Proceeds and sales during the event will benefit the Potter League.
SUNDAY, OCT. 16, 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Free. Fort Adams State Park, 80 Fort Adams Drive, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Understanding cybersecurity THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar on cybersecurity. Ryan Sarvia, senior systems engineer and team manager for Wright Technology Group, will provide an overview on current technology and how to defend yourself from falling victim to hackers. The seminar will be in person with an option to attend via Zoom.
TUESDAY, OCT. 18, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce, 170 Dean St., Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Building new relationships THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Kingston Insurance Agency LLC and Sunset Farm. The event will offer local business professionals the opportunity to network and create new business relationships with one another. Walk-ins will be accepted, but preregistration is encouraged.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Sunset Farm, 50 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3CkdzUA
Utilizing YouTube THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Using YouTube to Help Your Business Get Found.” The workshop will cover how businesses can use the online video platform, why keywords are important and where to use them, and will provide tips to help visitors have a great experience while visiting your YouTube channel.
FRIDAY, OCT. 21, 9-10 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3SmN722
Digital marketing SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold a workshop on understanding e-commerce and digital marketing, hosted by the Providence Public Library. The session will provide an overview of e-commerce platforms and how they are used, as well as an overview of the key social media platforms and how to develop a marketing strategy to leverage them to grow your business.
SATURDAY, OCT. 22, 9:30 A.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Engaging evening THE NORTH KINGSTOWN Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking event as part of its Engaging Evening series, hosted by Union & Main. The event will promote building connections for businesspeople and entrepreneurs in a relaxed setting. Food and beverages will be served.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $10/members; $15/nonmembers. Union & Main, 455 Main St., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3BQ3a1b
Protecting businesses MIKE VLACICH, the regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Rhode Island District Director Mark S. Hayward and Score Rhode Island cybersecurity expert Michael Monwuba will hold a virtual discussion on cybersecurity and how to keep businesses protected from attacks. A panel discussion will follow the presentation by Monwuba.
THURSDAY, OCT. 27, NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3BVqeeY
Establishing connections ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its monthly Business After Hours event, hosted by the Fall River Maritime Museum. The event provides an opportunity for members and nonmembers to mingle and build business relationships in an informal, relaxed business setting. These networking mixers are held monthly in partnership with member businesses and attract business professionals from many industries.
THURSDAY, OCT. 27, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. Fall River Maritime Museum, 70 Water St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3U7JDSs
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher James Bessette at (401) 680-4838 or Research@PBN.com.
