EDITOR’S CHOICE
Celebrate local businesses at economic-outlook luncheon RAVI KUMAR, president and deputy chief operating officer for Infosys, will participate in a moderated conversation as part of an economic-outlook luncheon hosted by the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the University of Rhode Island. The event will also include the presentation of the 2018 Best of Rhode Island Awards, recognizing local businesses. This event was originally scheduled for June 22.
MONDAY, SEPT. 24, 11:30 A.M. TO 1:15 P.M. $75. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
providencechamber.com/events/details/2018-economic-outlook-luncheon-761
Showcasing R.I. manufacturers THE RHODE ISLAND TEXTILE Innovation Network will hold its fall meeting, presented in partnership with Real Jobs RI, R.I. Commerce Corp., Polaris MEP, the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association and the Slater Mill Museum. It will feature a speaking program and a small showcase of Rhode Island textile manufacturers.
MONDAY, SEPT. 24, 9-11 A.M. Free. Slater Mill Historical Site, 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events
Energizing executives DISRUPTHR, AN INFORMATION EXCHANGE designed to energize, inform and empower executives and people in the human resources field, will hold a workshop on how attendees can talk about talent in a whole new way.
MONDAY, SEPT. 24, 5:30-8:30 P.M. $30. New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
disrupthr.co/city/rhode-island
Stern to speak about biz value THE BUSINESS VALUE FORUM will host a breakfast forum, titled “Constant Contact: A One Billion Dollar Idea Hatched in a Brookline Attic,” in which business professionals and leaders can converse over breakfast. Alec Stern, co-founder of Constant Contact, will be the guest speaker and talk about his former company’s hyper growth and value.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 25, 7:30-9:30 A.M. $55. Bryant University, Bello Center, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/constant-contact-a-one-billion-dollar-idea-hatched-in-a-brookline-attic-tickets-45863178000
Business breakfast THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Cranberry Chamber of Commerce, will hold a business breakfast event featuring Rep. Keiko Orrall, R-Lakeville, the state’s first Asian-American woman to be elected to office. Orrall helped pass legislation to give small businesses certainty in tax-filing deadlines by matching state and federal requirements.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 25, 7:45-9 A.M. $20/members; $30/nonmembers. StoneForge Tavern & Publick House, 90 Paramount Drive, Raynham. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tauntonareachamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=185
Perfect your presentation PETER GEORGE, a public-speaking and presentation coach, will lead a workshop on how business representatives can achieve their potential in properly delivering their pitches and presentations in front of an audience. The workshop will show attendees how they can deliver presentations with greater impact, use voice as a strong communication tool to engage people and use positive body language, among other topics. The event is sponsored by the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. TUESDAY, SEPT. 25, 8-9:30 A.M. Free. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
providencechamber.com/events/details/the-essentials-of-effective-public-speaking-779
Achieving value through Scrum TECH COLLECTIVE will host a training seminar showing attendees what Scrum is, how it works and why it is replacing Waterfall as a means to software development. Randy Jackvony, Trilix’s principal of technology and client services, will lead the seminar.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 25, 8-10 A.M. $50. Tech Collective, 188 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/how-to-accelerate-your-work-and-deliver-value-through-scrum-tickets-48664540952
Meeting new professionals SOUTHCOAST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK will hold a Coffee & Conversation breakfast event, in which attendees can meet business professionals and entrepreneurs.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $10.Waypoint Event Center, 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/coffee-conversation-breakfast-networking-sept-2018-495779
Business after hours TAUNTON AREA CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours session, hosted by Got Sun Go Solar Inc., to both learn what the company has to offer and meet other business professionals.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Got Sun Go Solar Inc., 150 Barney Ave., Rehoboth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tauntonareachamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=174
Learn about tax changes THE NORTH KINGSTOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a special presentation, provided by Sansiveri Kimball & Co. LLP, titled “Business Strong” about how the changes to the federal tax law will impact your business. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Quonset Development Corp., 70 Romano Vineyard Way, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 295-5566 or
julia@northkingstown.com
