Editor’s choice
Celebrate women entrepreneurs BROWN UNIVERSITY is hosting its an annual daylong WE@Brown conference celebrating and empowering women in entrepreneurship. Participants will have opportunities to learn and grow through various speakers, workshops and networking opportunities. The keynote speaker is Kristen Ransom, founder and chief technology officer of IncluDe Innovation, a digital strategy company that provides web-design services to small businesses.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Free. Sayles Hall, 81 Waterman St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/webrown-conference-registration-92263535719?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Honoring MLK THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH in America, East Providence’s Newman Congregational Church UCC and Stages of Freedom are hosting an afternoon of original choral music designed to remember the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The concert will begin with King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” and end with a cantata with narration entitled “Let Justice Roll!”, an original work written by Julliard graduate and Yale Institute of Sacred Music lecturer Mark Miller. Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD are sponsoring the event.
SUNDAY, FEB. 23, 3 P.M. Free. First Baptist Church in America, 75 North Main St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
firstbaptistchurchinamerica.org/events/let-justice-roll
Workforce multiplier THE BUSINESS VALUE FORUM is hosting a business forum presented by three corporate executives who will chronicle their company’s transition from a command-and-control hierarchical culture to one driven through employee empowerment. Learn about the impact of this culture transition on a company’s top line, bottom line, employee engagement and business value.
TUESDAY, FEB. 25, 7:30-9:30 A.M. Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
businessvalueforum.org/events
Millennial career talk UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND is hosting its Millennial Career Roundtable: “How to Restore Meaning, Purpose and Fulfillment to your Career.” If you are feeling stuck in your career and wondering if a new job is for you, then you are not alone. Nearly half of all millennials report that they are dissatisfied with their jobs. During this workshop learn how to restore purpose to your career, earn higher pay and advance.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 5:30-8 P.M. Free. United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
uwriweb.org/millennialroundtable
Legislative reception THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce Coalition are hosting their annual legislative reception. The event is an opportunity for business leaders from around the state to meet with colleagues and elected officials to discuss business issues and concerns. Hors d’oeuvres and complimentary bar will be available.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 4:30-7 P.M. R.I. Statehouse, 82 Smith St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.nrichamber.com/events/Legislative-Reception-352020-2158/details
Keep health costs down HILB GROUP NEW ENGLAND is hosting a breakfast session to provide insights and tips to keep your workplace in compliance and in control of rising health insurance costs. An expert panel will share and discuss how alternative self-funding strategies and reference-based pricing can help employers address continually increasing expenses.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 8 A.M. TO NOON Free. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/2020-adherence-and-affordability-registration-91619970799?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Rehabilitation management LIFESPAN REHABILITATION is holding its annual Rehabilitation Conference, in which it will highlight trends and guidelines for the medical, surgical and rehabilitation management of orthopedic trauma patients. Discussion will include an interdisciplinary approach along the continuum of care, including managing patient and family expectations, pain management and best practices for therapeutic outcomes.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 7:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. $150. The Miriam Hospital, 164 Summit Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-lifespan-rehabilitation-conference-tickets-72102154485?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Understand your income statement THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise is hosting a workshop that will provide the tools necessary to understand your income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flow; all essential skills for operating a successful business.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 9:30-11:30 A.M. $10. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/cwe-rhode-island-understanding-your-business-financial-statements-tickets-86603117255?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Career fair JOBSINRI IS HOSTING the Rhode Island Career Fair, in which job seekers have the opportunity to meet face to face with recruiters from companies in Rhode Island. JobsInRI suggests that job seekers dress appropriately, bring plenty of resumes and research companies they are interested in beforehand.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 3-6 P.M. Radisson Hotel, 2081 Post Road, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/ri-career-fair-tickets-80301194033?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Conference for startups THE BRYANT COLLEGIATE ENTREPRENEURS’ ORGANIZATION will host its ninth annual Northeast Entrepreneurship Conference, featuring entrepreneurs, business leaders and motivational speakers. This event is a regional conference of the national Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, which has more than 200 chapters and affiliates on university campuses across North America. CEO’s mission is to inform, support and inspire students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 10 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/bryant-university-northeast-entrepreneurship-conference-2020-tickets-85294280489?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
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