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Central R.I. Chamber to hold golf tournament THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its “Just Fore Fun” golf tournament, hosted by Coventry Pines Golf Course. The event will include nine holes of golf, a cookout lunch, refreshments on the course and a complimentary ticket to the 10th Hole Networking event, complete with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Rain date is May 26. The field is limited to 44 golfers reserved and paid.
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 11:30 A.M. TO 6:30 P.M. $65. Coventry Pines Golf Course, 1065 Harkney Hill Road, Coventry. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/376R7Bc
Nine and wine THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its “Nine & Wine” golfing event, hosted by Kirkbrae Country Club. The event will include nine holes of golf, lunch and cocktails afterward. The event will have networking opportunities for attendees and sponsorship opportunities are available.
MONDAY, MAY 16, 11:30 A.M. TO 4 P.M. $200/golfer; $60/lunch only. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3JoBO3T
Connecting with others THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2022 Expo, hosted by Wyndham Atlantic Resort. The event will feature booths and displays representing various local businesses for the public to build connections with one another. Businesses will have the opportunity to sell products if they have a license to do so.
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 4-7 P.M. Free. Wyndham Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Kn8pIH
Take next step in exporting POLARIS MEP will hold an international trade workshop titled “Financial Aspects of Global Business.” During the 90-minute workshop, Linda Woulfe, an international trade consultant and trainer, will help Rhode Island-based manufacturers gain the understanding they need to take the next step to exporting. Topics to be covered include understanding what goes into a pricing strategy, as well as learning how to finance your exports, what resources are available and how to mitigate risk. A Q&A session will also be included.
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 9-10:30 A.M. $175. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3xfTCfh
Lunch meetup THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business During Hours networking event, hosted by Innovate Newport. Members are welcome to hear the latest from the Chamber and network with other professionals and business owners. Registration is required.
THURSDAY, MAY 19, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3uscbeF
Mixing it up THE RHODE ISLAND Association of Realtors and the Rhode Island Mortgage Bankers Association will hold a spring networking mixer. The event will allow local professionals in the banking and real estate industries to meet and build connections with one another. A cash bar and complimentary appetizers will be offered.
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 4:30-6:30 P.M. Free. Chelo’s Waterfront Hometown Bar and Grille, 1 Masthead Drive, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3NWAhFO
Getting together ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by the New Bedford Art Museum. The event will provide an opportunity for members and nonmembers to mingle and build business relationships in an informal setting. Mixers are held on a monthly basis in partnership with member businesses and attract professionals from many industries. The event will include live music, refreshments, a cash bar and door prizes.
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3NTP9EY
Manufacturing a celebration THE RHODE ISLAND Manufacturers Association will hold its fourth annual Breakfast and Meeting. The event will celebrate the association’s 25th anniversary of supporting the local manufacturing industry. The event will also provide networking opportunities, review manufacturing accomplishments for the year and facilitate discussion on manufacturing trends.
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 7:30 A.M. $70/members; $85/nonmembers. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3lgr3aB
Exploring resources THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop on how entrepreneurs can better understand programs and services offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration that can help a business grow. Topics include the SBA Resource Partner Network, access to capital, loans for emergency preparedness and disaster assistance, and assistance on international trade and exporting.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3703EGA
Grow your business GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 Small Businesses invites growth-minded Rhode Island-based small-business owners to apply for its Fall 2022 Cohort. With a Babson College-designed business growth curriculum, expert advisers and a supportive network of peers, business owners can gain practical skills and develop an actionable business growth plan. Apply by June 1.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 13, THROUGH WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14. Free. Community College of Rhode Island, 400 East Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Ecb99x
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