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Chambers of commerce gather for annual networking party NINE LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE will be part of the annual Chamber Block Party on Block Island, where attendees will have an opportunity to network with family, friends, colleagues and associates. The event will also have a cookout, a cash bar, kayaks and bumper boats, and allow people to enjoy the beach. Ferry reservations are due Aug. 7-8.
FRIDAY, AUG. 10, 1 P.M. $30/adults; $15.50/children ages 12 and younger. Champlin’s Hotel, Marina & Resort, 80 West Side Road, New Shoreham. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
chamberblockparty.com
On the links THE NORTH KINGSTOWN Chamber of Commerce will host its 28th annual Golf Tournament in support of the Chamber’s programs. Lunch will be served at noon and the event will include a prime-rib dinner, specialty holes contests and prizes for the winning teams.
MONDAY, AUG. 6, 1 P.M. $170/person; $680/foursome. Quidnessett Country Club, 950 North Quidnessett Road, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
northkingstown.com/event-2877580?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=8/22/2018
Campus safety 101 GIGI GRAVEL, a women’s empowerment coach, will hold a workshop for parents of college-bound daughters, offering information on how the young female students can take charge of their personal safety on campus and off. The event is hosted by The Hive RI. Registration is required.
MONDAY, AUG. 6, 6:30-8 P.M.$65/two people. The Hive RI, 650 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
facebook.com/events/1995622397434345
Learn how to market a zoo DIANE NAHABEDIAN, director of marketing and public relations for Roger Williams Zoological Society and Roger Williams Park Zoo, will hold a discussion on how to properly market a zoo to the public, stakeholders and environmentalists in an age of animal rights and misinformation. Appetizers will be served and free parking at the zoo will be offered. The event is sponsored by the Association of Marketing Professionals of Rhode Island. Registration is due Aug. 5.
TUESDAY, AUG. 7, 5:15-7:30 P.M. Free/AMP-RI members; $10/nonmembers. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/how-to-market-a-zoo-in-the-age-of-animal-rights-fake-news-special-event-tickets-47369780288
Discuss biz community TED NESI, political and economic reporter for WPRI-TV CBS 12, will be the guest speaker during the Newport County Chamber of Commerce’s Politics & Pancakes event. The event brings government officials and local leaders to Newport County to discuss issues impacting the business community. Breakfast will be served.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8, 8-9:30 A.M. $30/members; $35/nonmembers. LaForge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newportchamber.com/events/details/politics-pancakes-series-wpri-channel-12-political-economic-reporter-ted-nesi-3757
Branding advising ERIN READ of Platform III Advisors will hold a one-on-one marketing and branding advising session with entrepreneurs, and will also answer questions around certain areas that business ventures could use support in. Attendees are advised to choose a 40-minute time slot to meet with Read. The event is sponsored by Social Enterprise Greenhouse.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8, 9-11 A.M. Free. Social Enterprise Greenhouse, 10 Davol Square, Unit 100, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/marketing-branding-advising-with-erin-read-of-platform-iii-advisors-tickets-47308010533
Explore SBA resources THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE will host a workshop presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration to help entrepreneurs understand the various programs and services offered through SBA. Topics to be discussed include the Technical Assistance Program, the SBA Loan Guarantee Program, the 8(a) Business Development Program and the Historically Underutilized Business Zones Program. Registration is required.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8, 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/647/Explore-Small-Business-Administration-SBA-Resources-CWE-RI-August-8
Staying healthy DR. BRANDON LUK, primary care physician at Westerly Hospital, will hold a discussion about summertime health concerns such as dehydration, tick and insect bites, bee stings, heat exhaustion, sunburns and other health-related matters. The discussion is part of the hospital’s Wellness Series. Reservations are required.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8, 5-6:30 P.M. Free. Westerly Hospital, 25 Wells St., Westerly. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Westerly-Hospital-Wellness-Series-Hazy-Hot-and-Staying-Healthy-4185/details
Network at night OCEAN COMMUNITY CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its monthly Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Providence Coal Fired Pizza, in which attendees can meet and chat with business professionals to build business relationships.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Providence Coal Fired Pizza, 162 Granite St., Westerly. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
oceanchamber.org/events/details/business-after-hours-providence-coal-fired-pizza-25317
Building new relationships THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its monthly Business After Hours networking event, which provides opportunities for members and nonmembers to mingle and build business relationships in a relaxed setting. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and attendees will have a chance to win a door prize.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union, 570 North Front St., New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/august-2018-business-after-hours-494749
Volunteering opportunities THE STADIUM THEATRE Performing Arts Centre will host an ice cream social in the theater’s Marquee Room for prospective volunteers. The event will allow attendees to learn more about possible volunteer opportunities with the nonprofit.
THURSDAY, AUG. 9, 7 P.M. Free. Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 762-4545 or
jennifer@stadiumtheatre.com
