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Celebrating the arts and humanities in R.I. THE RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL for the Humanities is hosting its annual Celebration of the Humanities to mark National Arts & Humanities Month. The virtual benefit event will celebrate the Ocean State’s notable people and projects while recognizing the work of members of Rhode Island’s public humanities community. Educator and civic leader Joyce L. Stevos; photographer, educator and writer Mary Beth Meehan; and archivist, librarian, artist and writer Janaya Kizzie will each be honored. Proceeds will support culture, history, education and civic engagement in the state.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15, 6 P.M. $20. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3hY4ymu
Learn to build your business SCORE RHODE ISLAND is hosting a virtual summit that will bring together female entrepreneurs to provide resources and information. Three virtual events spanning four weeks will provide the tools, support and resources that entrepreneurs might need for building a business. The event will feature two keynote speakers: Nellie Gorbea, R.I. secretary of state, and Katie McDonald, CEO of bnourished and a self-care strategist. This event is geared toward small-business owners and will include a networking component.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7, 8:30-10 A.M.; THURSDAY, OCT. 22, NOON TO 1:30 P.M.; THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 4:30-6 P.M. $30. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3cuRDau
Making new connections SCORE RHODE ISLAND is hosting a virtual happy hour event that is designed to connect female business owners for an hour of sharing ideas, information and resources. This event will be interactive, with participants rotating through virtual rooms to network and make business connections.
THURSDAY, OCT. 8, 5:30-6:30 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2RZqR0x
Unleashing analytics TECH COLLECTIVE is hosting a webinar to provide participants and business owners with lessons on leveraging the data or information that they collect in a cost-effective manner. Kyle A. Mueller, a data collection professional, will detail how organizations with a limited budget, data and/or time can still gather information and leverage their existing resources to gain a competitive advantage. The webinar will be held on the Microsoft Teams virtual platform and will be followed by a Q&A forum.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15, NOON TO 12:30 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2GgmI5M
Tech mentors TECH COLLECTIVE is hosting a webinar that is designed to connect women to foster a mutually beneficial relationship geared toward professional and leadership development. The Mentor Program matches experienced and up-and-coming professional women to share best practices, answer questions, offer advice and leadership, and provide support in the tech industry. This session is for the mentee and the mentor, who are paired together based on a self-evaluation of their professional and personal strengths and areas of desired growth. Both mentees and mentors will receive training prior to the start of their partnership.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15, 4-5 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/345hyC3
Work for yourself THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise is hosting a webinar to help attendees gain knowledge, support and resources needed to make informed decisions about taking the right first steps toward self-employment.
MONDAY, NOV. 2, 2-4 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2GimXx4
Tax planning SCORE RHODE ISLAND is hosting a webinar to provide information about filing year-end taxes, and the issues associated with a company’s finances related to employees, customers, equipment and operations. The webinar will address changes made by the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and other legislation, including the extension of the Paycheck Protection Program, as well as IRS pronouncements. Barbara Weltman, a small-business expert, will discuss which tax breaks apply to business entities and how to utilize them before missing deadlines. Participants will learn how year-end actions can reduce a 2020 tax bill; refund opportunities to recoup taxes paid in prior years; strategies for potential tax changes; and necessary actions to get ready for 2021.
TUESDAY, NOV. 3, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3kVAs4U
Microsoft demo TECH COLLECTIVE is hosting a webinar in which it will conduct an interactive demo to provide information about using Microsoft Teams. Participants will learn how to collaborate more effectively by incorporating their daily routines and telephony into one virtual platform. Abby Hanson, a Microsoft Teams and Secure Collaboration expert at Ingram Micro Cloud in North Dakota, who has 17 years of experience working with Mircosoft Corp. technology, will host the workshop. The session will be followed by a Q&A forum.
TUESDAY, NOV. 10, 10:10-10:40 A.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3icM165
Navigating uncertainty SCORE RHODE ISLAND is hosting a webinar to provide information about making decisions around cutting expenses, adjusting business models and finding new sources of revenue. Morris Jackson II, a financial expert at U.S. Bank, and Amanda Brinkman, from Deluxe Corp., will provide advice about navigating the economic landscape. The topics will include: how to assess and understand operating expenses; business financial planning and decision-making; managing cash flow; understanding the importance of margins; accessing business purchasing/spending; business growth and expansion; and identifying opportunities for additional revenue streams.
THURSDAY, NOV. 12, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2GlU6Ic
Building diversity SCORE RHODE ISLAND is hosting a webinar to provide information and resources about building diversity and inclusion into a small business. Stephanie Felix, a cultural intelligence and intercultural communications expert, will share the best practices for small-business owners in implementing diversity and inclusion. Participants will learn how to effectively create inclusivity in a small business and its brand of products, leveraging the power of diversity to better meet the needs of a company’s employees and customers, and learning strategies for incorporating inclusion and diversity into a business.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3kXrhBg
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher Cassius Shuman at (401) 680-4884 or Shuman@PBN.com.
