EDITOR’S CHOICE
Chamber welcomes Magaziner to speak at Eggs & Issues event SETH MAGAZINER, the R.I. general treasurer, will be the guest speaker at the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs & Issues Breakfast event. Magaziner will provide a progress report on repairing and replacing school buildings across the state. He will also give an update on the results of the BankLocal program that supports local financial institutions to create economic growth and opportunity.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 16, 7:45-9:15 A.M. $25/members; $35/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3gb8L8w
On the links ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will host its annual Chamber Invitational Golf Tournament. The event will be a scramble format, with prizes awarded to the top three teams. The event includes lunch, a golf cart, 18 holes of golf, a gift bag, raffle tickets and a grand prize ticket. Proceeds will support the Chamber’s operations.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 7, 7:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. $175. Acushnet River Valley, 1047 Main St., Acushnet. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3rW4jih
Federal contracting THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop that will explain the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Certification Program and how the certification can help small businesses grow. The overview presentation will cover the program’s purposes, benefits and eligibility requirements.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 9, 11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3iXoCcn
Meeting young professionals THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Young Professionals will hold a networking event, hosted by George’s of Galilee. The event will welcome young professionals to relationship-building events at fellow Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce businesses. Light food, cash bar and door prizes will be part of the event, which is for individuals ages 21 and older.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 9, 6-8 P.M. $5. George’s of Galilee, 250 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3lx1UcI
Understanding cybersecurity THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a webinar titled “Cybersecurity Training.” Braver Technology Solutions LLC will present the webinar in which attendees will learn how to protect their organizations against cybersecurity threats. TUESDAY, SEPT. 14, 11 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers
Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/37Wzy3D
Help wanted ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce, along with Lifestream, Lafrance Hospitality, Mass Hire Greater New Bedford and Bristol Career Centers, will host the 2021 SouthCoast Job Fair. The event will provide businesses with an opportunity to interact one on one with multiple job seekers. The event will follow local and federal health guidelines and recommendations.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15, 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Free. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3z19L6i
Making new connections THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual Chamber Café event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with other Chamber members in a relaxed setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own coffee and breakfast.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 16, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3iTIehE
Financing a business THE RHODE ISLAND Small Business Development Center will hold a workshop titled “5 Steps to Financing a Business,” hosted by Navigant Credit Union. The event will show attendees the best ways to finance a business. The event will also include lunch and networking opportunities.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 16, 10 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. Free. Navigant Credit Union, 693 Broad St., Central Falls. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3AYmEil
Using LinkedIn THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Using LinkedIn to Network Online.” The workshop will cover important aspects of a profile and attendees will receive a checklist to review their own profiles. Attendees will also learn how to network deeper and build new relationships without spamming people with messages. Business owners, entrepreneurs, marketing managers and executive directors are encouraged to attend.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 17, 8:30-10 A.M.Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3AVQdRh
Legal options for businesses THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “Legal Considerations for New Business Owners.” A local attorney will present the seminar and provide an overview of a range of legal matters that entrepreneurs need to be aware of when starting a new company. Topics will include different types of entity formations, contract basics, intellectual property considerations, and licenses and regulations.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 17, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3z2Qstp
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher James Bessette at (401) 680-4838 or Research@PBN.com.
