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Crisafulli to discuss casino operations over breakfast THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly virtual Eggs and Issues event. Marc Crisafulli, executive vice president of strategy and operations for Bally’s Corp. and president of Twin River Casino Hotel and Tiverton Casino Hotel, will be the guest speaker. Crisafulli will discuss operations at the Ocean State’s two casinos in Lincoln and Tiverton.
MONDAY, FEB. 22, 9-10 A.M. $25/members; $35/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/y4o5nnd8
Instagram marketing THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Instagram for Business in 2021.” The workshop will discuss what has been happening on Instagram, tools and resources that can help attendees maximize their Instagram marketing, as well as practical steps one can take right away to make a difference. Business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, marketing managers, marketing professionals, social media marketing managers, content marketing professionals and executive directors are encouraged to attend.
FRIDAY, FEB. 19, 8:30-10 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/instagram-for-business-in-2021-6598?calendarMonth=2021-02-01
Roadmap for reducing risk POLARIS MEP, in conjunction with Vertikal6 and the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association, will hold a workshop in which panelists will discuss cybersecurity risks and ramifications, and outline a path to protecting data and your business contracts. Rep. James R. Langevin, D-R.I., will open the session with comments and insights into federal cybersecurity efforts.
MONDAY, FEB. 22, 3-4 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/manufacturing-cybersecurity-%EF%BB%BFa-2021-roadmap-for-reducing-risk
Grow your customers THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Claim Your Super Power” as part of the Chamber’s TuneUp Tuesday series. Attendees will learn about how to grow, sell and create lifelong customers with their businesses. The workshop will also offer a bonus video about repetition and marketing and why it is important to repeat your marketing messages.
TUESDAY, FEB. 23, 8-9 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
checkoutri.com/events/tuneup-tues-claiming-super-power-02-23-21
Ownership fundamentals THE SOUTH EASTERN Economic Development Corp. will hold a workshop, sponsored by Eastern Bank, aimed at helping entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of owning a business. Information on how to get started, where and how to get financing, writing a business plan and basic marketing will be presented. Attendees will also be provided with a free business plan guide and other materials.
TUESDAY, FEB. 23, 10 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
seedcorp.com/component/eventbooking/classes-workshops/basic-entrepreneurial-workshop-business-fundamentals-with-eastern-bank
Learn hacks to work from home THE EAST BAY CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a WEBOND women’s meeting titled “Home Office Hacks/Working From Home Tips.” Katy Annulli of KMA Organizing, will present tips to create and maintain a home workspace to increase productivity and focus.
TUESDAY, FEB. 23, NOON TO 1 P.M. $5. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.eastbaychamberri.org/events/WEBOND-Womens-Meeting-Home-Office-Hacks-Working-From-Home-Tips-5558/details
Is certification right for you? THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a webinar about how women entrepreneurs can learn to receive a women business enterprise certification to help grow one’s business through supplier diversity contracts. Attendees will learn about benefits to receiving a WBE certification, whether a business is a good candidate for certification and what the process is to get certified.
TUESDAY, FEB. 23, 12:30-1:30 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cwewbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/976639
Chamber 101 THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold its Office Hours: Chamber 101 workshop. Attendees will learn in the informational session about updates on Chamber benefits, programs and events. Registration is required.
THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 10-11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newportchamber.com/events/details/office-hours-chamber-101-5814?calendarMonth=2021-02-01
Creating content THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce is holding a seminar offering attendees tips on how to create a month’s worth of content in a single day. Attendees will leave the workshop with a template to “plug and play” a full 30 days of content. Amanda Basse, Rhode Island Small Business Development Center marketing counselor, will lead the workshop.
THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Howto Create 1 Month of Content in 1 Day Session Three-8782/register
Business plan basics THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop providing basic steps on creating a plan for your business. Among the topics that will be discussed are why one needs to write a business plan, research and writing tips, and available resources that can offer help and support.
THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 5-6 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cwewbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/976636
Making new connections THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a LEADS Lunch event, in which attendees can share a 60-second commercial to help others better understand what their operation is and what they have to offer. The event offers individuals an opportunity to connect with one another in a casual, virtual setting.
FRIDAY, FEB. 26, NOON TO 1 P.M. $5/members; $15/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
checkoutri.com/events/virtual-leads-lunch-fri-feb-26-2
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher James Bessette at (401) 680-4838 or Bessette@PBN.com.
