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Crowne Plaza to host annual Statewide Business After Hours THE STATEWIDE BUSINESS After Hours, the annual event in which all of Rhode Island’s chambers of commerce gather, will be held. The event offers networking opportunities for all businesses and business professionals to build connections with one another. Delicacies from local caterers will be offered.WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 5-7:30 P.M. $20. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Exploring resources THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop on how entrepreneurs can better understand programs and services that are offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration that can help a person’s business grow. Topics to be discussed are the SBA Resource Partner Network, access to capital, loans for emergency preparedness and disaster assistance, and assistance on international trade and exporting.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Establishing relationships THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Anchor Sports. The event will bring together local business professionals and entrepreneurs in a casual setting to build connections with one another. A cash bar and light appetizers will be offered.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Anchor Sports, 217 Church St., South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Getting started THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “Exploring Entrepreneurship & Steps to Start a Business.” The workshop will outline points about starting a business. Participants will learn how to develop business ideas and planning, legal structures, determining financial needs, understanding employer responsibilities, and other elements.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 9-11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Minimize your tax obligations SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold a workshop titled “Taxes for the Small Business.” It is the first installment of its “Show Me The Money” workshop series. The workshop will discuss how businesses can better prepare taxes to minimize tax obligations. The event will be held both in person and virtually.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 9:30 A.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Step up your C-suite skills THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Emerging Leaders Council, will hold a discussion titled “Game On: Step Up Your C-Suite Skills.” The conversation will feature Rob McClanaghan, a skills development trainer within the NBA, and Paul Byrne, stadium general manager and first employee of Rhode Island Pro Soccer and Tidewater Landing Stadium. The panelists will share their professional paths and the leadership lessons they have learned along the way.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. $40/members; $50/nonmembers. Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Business basics THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “Business Plan Basics.” The workshop will provide attendees an overview of writing a business plan. Topics will include why you need to write a business plan, an overview of each section of the plan, research and writing tips, and resources for help and support.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 5-6 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3tsNSfX
Awards season THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its 105th annual Meeting & Awards event. The virtual event will include the presentation of the Annual Business Awards, and new this year, an Educator of the Year award and recognition of the Charles E. Volkmann Scholarship recipients. The event will also include networking breakout rooms.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 11:25 A.M. TO 1:15 P.M. $20/members; $30/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3L71QKw
Discussing New Bedford JON MITCHELL, mayor of New Bedford, will deliver the State of the City address at New Bedford High School. Mitchell will discuss the current matters being faced by the city. The event is sponsored by One SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce. Lunch will be served.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. $50. New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Blvd., New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Meeting up ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, sponsored by BayCoast Bank and hosted by White’s of Westport. The event provides an opportunity for members and nonmembers to mingle and build business relationships in an informal, relaxed business setting. These networking mixers are held on a monthly basis in partnership with member businesses and attract business professionals from many industries. Hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and live entertainment will also be part of the event.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3woQz45
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