Editor's Choice: Bryant University to host World Trade Day May 22 BRYANT UNIVERSITY will host the 34th annual World Trade Day, themed “Opportunities and Strategies.” The international business conference will address issues affecting local companies, focusing on sharing best practices, highlighting opportunities and exploring options. The event will posthumously recognize the late Raymond Fogarty, former director of Bryant’s John H. Chafee Center for International Business, with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 7:30 A.M. TO 3:45 P.M. $195. Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
worldtradeday.bryant.edu/agenda
Real estate investing 101 RHODE ISLAND REAL ESTATE Investor Group will hold a seminar, titled “Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing,” that will identify roadblocks beginning real estate investors face and proven strategies to help overcome them. Among the topics: Why marketing is important; how to determine what geographical area to start in; how to sort private money prospects; learn the nuances of partnering.
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 9 A.M. $40. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/beginners-guide-to-real-estate-investing-tickets-59180772283?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#tickets
N.K. walk to fight hunger THE NORTH KINGSTOWN Food Pantry will hold a Hunger Walk. The 2-mile walk will start and conclude at the pantry. Proceeds raised will benefit pantry and Blessings in a Backpack programs.
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 9 A.M. $10/adults; free/children ages 12 and younger. North Kingstown Food Pantry, 445 School St., North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
northkingstown.com/event-3338411?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=5/4/2019
Expanding housing THE HOUSING NETWORK of Rhode Island will hold its annual meeting, celebrating work by the organization from the previous year to help expand housing for those with low incomes. An awards ceremony will be part of the festivities. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
MONDAY, MAY 20, 5-7:30 P.M. $55. Providence G, 100 Dorrance St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/housing-network-of-rhode-islands-2019-annual-meeting-tickets-59122263281?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Taking a test drive POLARIS MEP will hold a test drive for its upcoming special sales-training series, titled “Marketing has Changed, Selling Must Too!” John Polumbo, president of Winning Edge Selling Inc., will demonstrate how high-performing manufacturers have changed their sales organizations and their strategies to outperform the competition.
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 8-10 A.M. Free. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/sales-training-test-drive
Startup workshop R.I. SMALL BUSINESS Development Center will hold a startup workshop on entrepreneurship, government requirements and legal considerations, and elements of a business model. The workshop will address feasibility assessment, identifying gaps in your plan and key financial-planning documents.
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 8:30-11 A.M. Free. Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 402, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
norhodeislandricoc.wliinc26.com//events/Right-Foot-Business-Start-Up-Workshop-2056/details
Beginning a business A MEMBER OF the U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a workshop designed to help entrepreneurs understand programs and services available to assist in starting a small business. Topics to be covered include the Technical Assistance Program, the SBA Loan Guarantee Program, the 8(a) Business Development Program, the Historically Underutilized Business Zones Program and government-contracting opportunities.
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1156/Exploring-Small-Business-Administration-SBA-Resources-CWE-RI-May-21
Weighing legal considerations THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop providing an overview of a range of legal matters that entrepreneurs need to understand when starting a new company. Topics will include different types of entity formations, contract basics, intellectual-property considerations and licenses and regulations.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1184/Legal-Considerations-For-New-Business-Owners-CWE-RI-May-22
Business after hours THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours event, hosted by Jaime Barnes CFP Ameriprise Financial. The event will allow attendees to meet in a relaxed setting. Appetizers will be served. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 5-7 P.M.$5/members; $10/nonmembers. Liberty & Union Alehouse, 16 Trescott St., Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRTATION:
tauntonareachamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=204
Widening the lens AWE WILL HOLD a workshop session titled “Widening the Lens of Intentional Inclusion” as part of the organization’s breakfast series. The discussion will focus on shifts in mindset that lead to conversations of true inclusion into our lives.
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 8-9:30 A.M.$45/members; $50/nonmembers. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
aweconnects.com/widening-the-lens-of-intentional-inclusion
Discussing ocean energy THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will host the Marine Renewable Energy Conference, titled “Pioneering Ocean Energy Innovation in New England: Wind & Water.” The event will gather specialists in offshore wind, wave and tidal energy and utility to talk about the state of play in the implementation of marine renewables for the creation of a supply-chain ecosystem to drive economic development.
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 10 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. $75. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 151 Martine St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
umassd.edu/innovate/events/marine-renewable-energy-conference-2019
