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Cookies for the community THE BAPTIST CHURCH in Warren will hold its 13th annual Cookie Walk fundraiser. The event will feature rooms full of homemade cookies, and attendees can collect and pay by the pound. The event will also raffle off a hand-sewn quilt. Proceeds raised from the cookie sales will benefit the church.
SATURDAY, DEC. 15, 9 A.M. Free. The Baptist Church in Warren, 407 Main St., Warren. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
baptistchurchinwarren.com.
Learn to get better results THE RHODE ISLAND Government Finance Officers Association will hold its holiday luncheon, which will feature a lunch buffet and Yankee Swap. Motivational speaker Walt Stasinski will discuss how to get better results from the work you do and the life you live.
FRIDAY, DEC. 14, 11 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. $30. Radisson Airport Hotel, 2801 Post Road, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/rigfoa-holiday-luncheon-tickets-52550283312?ref=enivtefor001&invite=MTU0NzExODQvZmF6aW9saXdAcGZtLmNvbS8x%0A&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=eventpage
Building new relationships THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold its networking group in a forum setting, in which business owners and entrepreneurs can build business relationships with one another. Four one-hour group sessions will be held over two days.
MONDAY, DEC. 17, 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, DEC. 18, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/trex-i-networking-group-3745
HR training HILB GROUP OF NEW ENGLAND INC.’S human resources division will hold a quarterly HR training session. The session will help ease growing demands on one’s organization by working collaboratively as an extension of your in-house team. The topic for this quarter will be “Your HR Top Ten To-Do list for 2019.” Complimentary breakfast will be served. Registration is required.
TUESDAY, DEC. 18, 8:30-10 A.M. Free. Hilb Group of New England Inc., 931 Jefferson Blvd., Unit 3001, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/hr-breakfast-training-december-18th-your-hr-top-ten-to-do-list-for-2019-registration-48163242555?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Exploring SBA resources THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE will hold a workshop, presented by a member of the local U.S. Small Business Administration, to help entrepreneurs understand the various SBA programs. Topics will include the Technical Assistance Program, the SBA Loan Guarantee Program, the 8(a) Business Development Program and the HUBZone, or Historically Underutilized Business Zones Program.
TUESDAY, DEC. 18, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/950/Exploring-Small-Business-Administration-SBA-Resources-CWE-RI-Dec-18
Financial forecasting PETER HAHN, a professor of business management at Roger Williams University’s Gabelli School of Business, will hold a session on financial forecasting for startups. The workshop will cover the basics of financial analysis, particularly multiyear revenue and expense forecasting; learning to explain the financial strength of their enterprise to investors; and to fine-tune startup expenses and funding sources. Hahn will hold 60-minute individual consultations.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19, NOON TO 2 P.M. Free. Social Enterprise Greenhouse, 10 Davol Square, Unit 100, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/1-on-1-financial-forecasting-for-start-ups-with-peter-hahn-tickets-50938435231?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Get to know biz leaders FOUNTAINHEAD RI will hold its fourth annual Business Leaders Networking Event, which plans to bring more than 100 business professionals from several private sectors together to help build business relationships.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19, 6-9 P.M. Free. The Dorrance, 60 Dorrance St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-business-leaders-networking-event-tickets-51683209872
Talk trends in social media AN ANNUAL OVERVIEW of social media trends of 2018, and an exploration of possible trends for 2019, will be held at the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce. The event, which is recommended for business owners, marketing directors, social media managers and specialists, and executive directors, will focus on upcoming changes to social media platforms, what trends are important to local businesses and how those trends will affect the future of social media marketing.
FRIDAY, DEC. 21, 8-9:30 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/social-media-trends-2019-5877
Is a startup right for you? THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE will hold a workshop on whether starting a business is right for you. Attendees will learn about common traits and characteristics of entrepreneurs, identify risks and rewards of self-employment, discuss the importance of a business plan and learn about programs to help you move forward with your business idea. Attendees will also have the chance to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a CWE counselor.
TUESDAY, JAN. 8, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/951/Is-Entrepreneurship-Right-for-You-CWE-RI-Jan-8
