EDITOR’S CHOICE
Chambers partner to host dinner with Mass. governor THE BRISTOL COUNTY and SouthCoast chambers of commerce will hold a dinner with Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker. Discussions will include matters affecting Bristol County and surrounding areas. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Registration is due Sept. 12.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, 5-7:30 P.M. $65/members; $75/nonmembers. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
info@southcoastchamber.com
Hitting the links THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE of Architects of Rhode Island will host its Annual Golf Classic. In addition to golf, the event will offer networking opportunities, an open bar, outdoor activities and dinner. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
MONDAY, SEPT. 9, 11 A.M. $450/individual golfer; $1,600/foursome. Agawam Hunt, 15 Roger Williams Ave., East Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
birdeasepro.com/event/register/12152
Creating new partnerships THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will host its Business After Hours networking event, sponsored by United Way of Greater New Bedford. The event will allow business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and create new partnerships with one another. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
MONDAY, SEPT. 9, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. United Way of Greater New Bedford, 128 Union St., Suite 105, New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/september-2019-business-after-hours-496201
Trucking 101 RHODE ISLAND TRUCKING ASSOCIATION will hold a workshop titled “How to Comply/Trucking 101.” The workshop will focus on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration truck regulations. Companies who operate trucks over 10,000 pounds are invited to attend.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 10, 9:30 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Rhode Island Trucking Association, 660 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
chris@ritrucking.org
Workforce training THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a panel discussion, titled “Workforce Development Training: What You Need to Know.” Attendees will learn about workforce training and programs available in Rhode Island to help employers hire the right talent and stay competitive.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11, 7:45-9:30 A.M. $20/members; $40/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.nrichamber.com/events/Eggs-and-Issues-Breakfast-Workforce-Development-Training-What-You-Need-to-Know-9112019-2096/details
Managing your time THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a young professional forum to discuss time management. The conversation will offer tips and tools on how to better manage time, ways to prioritize daily tasks and how understanding workload can open up conversations with co-workers, clients and managers.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11, 9-10 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Suite L100, Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/young-professional-forum-time-management-6213
Diamonds in the rough THE TAUNTON AREA and Cranberry Country chambers of commerce will hold the 17th annual Diamonds in the Rough Ladies’ Golf Outing. The nine-hole event will be played in a scramble format. Fees include half of a cart, breakfast, lunch and a giftbag. There will be prizes on various holes and raffle drawings. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11, 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. $65/individual golfer; $240/foursome; $30/lunch only. Hillside Country Club, 82 Hillside Ave., Rehoboth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
http://www.tauntonareachamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=211
Youth movement THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Young Professionals will hold a networking event, hosted by Phil’s Main Street Grille. Attendees will have the chance to mingle with other local professionals and build connections in a relaxed setting. The group is for professionals ages 40 and younger.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $5. Phil’s Main Street Grille, 323 Main St., South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Southern-RI-Young-Professionals-hosted-by-PHILS-Main-Street-Grille-5011/details
Understanding your business THE SOUTH EASTERN ECONOMIC Development Corp. will hold a small-business workshop. The two-session workshop will discuss the fundamentals of owning a business and how to understand a financial statement. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all participants.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12, 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Free. Fall River Five Cent Savings Bank, 79 North Main St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (508) 822-1020, ext. 318 or
jmello@seedcorp.com
Personal branding THE NEWPORT COUNTY CHAMBER of Commerce, in partnership with the Center for Women & Enterprise, will hold a seminar titled “Understanding Your Personal Branding.” The seminar will explain the concept of personal branding, explore why personal brands are becoming important in the job market today, and provide key factors to help develop your personal brand. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12, 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. $10. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newportchamber.com/events/details/seminar-understanding-your-personal-branding-with-cwe-4484
Cyberthreats THE NORTH KINGSTOWN and Newport County chambers of commerce and the Quonset Development Corp. will hold a panel discussion titled “Protect Your Business from Cybersecurity Threats.” The discussion will focus on the cost of cyberattacks against businesses and how to mitigate the threats.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12, 4-5 P.M. Free. Quonset O Club, 200 Lt. James Brown Road, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newportchamber.com/events/details/protect-your-business-from-cybersecurity-threats-4471
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.
