EDITOR’S CHOICE
Crowne Plaza to host statewide Business After Hours event THE ANNUAL STATEWIDE Business After Hours event will consist of participants from more than 12 chambers of commerce across Rhode Island and will feature more than 100 business displays. There will be opportunities to connect with a variety of business professionals from throughout Rhode Island. A cash bar and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 5-7:30 P.M. $20. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3J9tWVS
Economic outlook THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will have its inaugural Economic Outlook Dinner event, hosted by the Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort. Curtis Dubay, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s chief economist, will be the event’s keynote speaker. Dubay tracks the condition of the economy, analyzes the impact of public policy on economic growth and runs the Chamber’s chief economists committee. Event includes a three-course meal, and a cash bar will be available.
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 6-7:30 P.M. $75/members; $85/nonmembers; $700/table of 10. Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3JEqnsd
Getting started THE RHODE ISLAND Small Business Development Center will hold a workshop offering five steps on how to finance your business. Workshop leaders will walk attendees through how to borrow and provide additional information on how to obtain financing for your business. There will also be networking and a light reception with drinks and food.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 4-7 P.M. Free. Cape Verdean American Community Development Center, 120 High St., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3yeAWfp
Establishing connections THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Westerly Community Credit Union. The event will allow local business leaders to network with fellow business professionals and entrepreneurs in a relaxed setting. Beverages and light appetizers will be served.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Westerly Community Credit Union, 4979 Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3FmtS4d
Help wanted ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce, along with Lifestream, Lafrance Hospitality, MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center and the Bristol Workforce Board, will hold its annual SouthCoast Job Fair. The event will showcase more than 100 of the area’s firms and businesses seeking new employees. Attendees are encouraged to dress for success and bring their resumes to the event.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Free. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Jl2KDM
Offering support THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a support group for women of color who are looking to start or grow their business. The group will offer attendees the opportunities to receive feedback and advice from like-minded entrepreneurs and center staff, as well as meet with center staff and learn about resources that are available for prospective business owners.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3ZQ4snK
Meeting leaders THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will have a networking pop-up event, hosted by Dart City at R1 Indoor Karting Inc. The event is part of the Chamber’s Emerging Leaders series. In addition to participating in a unique gaming experience, the event will allow local business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and build business connections with one another.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 5-7 P.M. $40/members; $60/nonmembers. R1 Indoor Karting Inc., 100 Higginson Ave., Suite 10, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3FpFYcG
SEO basics THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a virtual workshop titled “Let SEO Make You Money While You Sleep.” The class will dive into the foundation of what search engine optimization means, how to let it do the marketing and how to accelerate growth by leveraging SEO. Attendees will also learn more about Google and the algorithms behind success, as well as gain key insights on how to develop skills in the Google space.
SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 8 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3mSbk5u
Chamber celebration THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its 106th annual Meeting and Awards event. The ceremony will include the presentation of the Annual Business Awards, an Educator of the Year award and recognition of the recipients of the Charles E. Volkmann Future Leaders Scholarship. Frederick W. Clark Jr., president of Bridgewater State University, will be the keynote speaker.
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 11:30 A.M. TO 2 P.M. $65/members; $80/nonmembers. Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 700 Myles Standish Blvd., Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/41Qh2ET
Better mindset THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “The Networking Mindset: Enhance Your Marketing Skill Set.” Chamber President Laurie White will lead the discussion on what type of marketing works for your business and what some of your marketing pain points are. The event will also cover how organizations can enhance their brand awareness to drive engagement among their customers, prospects and potential partners.
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/40b10nz
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