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Editor’s Choice: Defense Innovation Days to be held in Newport

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James Bessette

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08/23/2019

TALKING INNOVATION: Attendees listen to a guest speaker during the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance’s Defense Innovation Days event last year. This year’s event will be held Aug. 26-28 at the Marriott Newport in Newport.  / COURTESY SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND DEFENSE INDUSTRY ALLIANCE

EDITOR’S CHOICE Defense Innovation Days to be held in Newport THE SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND Defense Industry Alliance will hold its 2019 Defense Industry Days event, in which policymakers and industry representatives will gather and discuss technologies being developed and deployed to military forces. MONDAY, AUG. 26, 4:30 P.M., THROUGH WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28, 1 P.M. $400/members;

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EDITOR’S CHOICE Defense Innovation Days to be held in Newport THE SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND Defense Industry Alliance will hold its 2019 Defense Industry Days event, in which policymakers and industry representatives will gather and discuss technologies being developed and deployed to military forces. MONDAY, AUG. 26, 4:30 P.M., THROUGH WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28, 1 P.M. $400/members; $500/nonmembers. Marriott Newport, 25 America’s Cup Ave., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION: senedia.org/defense-innovation-days Meeting new professionals LADIES KITCHEN, an organization that creates platforms for women to provide networking opportunities and empower women, will hold a Sip & Mingle networking event. Attendees will be offered wine samples and appetizers, as well as the opportunity to meet with fellow business professionals to build connections with one another in a relaxed setting. SATURDAY, AUG. 24, 1-4 P.M. $30/general admission; $40/admission and wine tasting.Leyden Farm Vineyard & Winery, 160 Plain Meeting House Road, West Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION: eventbrite.com/e/ladies-kitchens-sip-mingle-tickets-64804690574?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#tickets Biz referral networking BUSINESS REFERRALS & Mastermind Group will hold a morning session in which business professionals can share ideas and assist with one another on how to successfully grow their businesses. Attendees should be prepared to share their 60-second elevator pitch and bring business cards. TUESDAY, AUG. 27, 7:30-9 A.M. $5. Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 371 Putnam Pike, No. 200, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION: rinetworking.com/event/tuesday-mornings-business-referrals-mastermind-group-11 Building connections SOUTH COAST BUSINESS CONNECTION will hold a Business for Breakfast networking event, allowing local business professionals the opportunity to meet with one another and build connections in order to expand their businesses. TUESDAY, AUG. 27, 8-9 A.M. Free. Roger’s Family Restaurant, 1229 Wilbur Ave., Somerset. INFO AND REGISTRATION: eventbrite.com/e/business-for-breakfast-networking-tickets-53878193126?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Medicare expo THE 2019 MEDICARE & SENIOR Market Expo will showcase 2020 plan designs for the most prominent Medicare Advantage carriers within the market, uncover new trends emerging in the senior market and provide an opportunity to meet carrier representatives offering various Medicare programs and other senior-market products. TUESDAY, AUG. 27, 9 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. Free. Holiday Inn Mansfield/Foxboro, 31 Hampshire St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION: eventbrite.com/e/2019-garityadvantage-medicare-senior-market-expo-mari-tickets-63111719853?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Good company GOOD COMPANY, formerly known as the Rhode Island Association of Gay Professionals, will hold its Celebrate Summer with Good Company networking event. The event will allow business professionals to meet and build professional relationships with one another in a relaxed setting. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be offered. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards. TUESDAY, AUG. 27, 5:30-8 P.M. $8. Providence G, 100 Dorrance St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: rhodeislandagp@gmail.com Construction industry talk THE 2019 MARCUM Rhode Island Construction Summit will offer construction contractors and finance/accounting professionals business-critical updates on the state of the industry. The event will feature various guest speakers, including Anirban Basu, chief construction economist for Marcum LLP. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28, 3:30-7 P.M. Free. INFO AND REGISTRATION: marcumevents.com/monthly-events/marcum-rhode-island-construction-summit-2019 Cybersecurity workshop NORTHROP GRUMMAN, in collaboration with the University of Southern California Center for Economic Development, will offer a workshop on cybersecurity training to small businesses through a U.S. Air Force Small Business Office Mentor Protégé Program. The workshop will focus on understanding the risks associated with safeguarding controlled, unclassified U.S. Department of Defense information. THURSDAY, AUG. 29, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Free. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION: polarismep.org/events/cybersecurity-workshop-aug-2019 Helping hands HELPING HANDS COMMUNITY PARTNERS will hold a job fair. The organization is seeking loan officers to add to its staff. The event will feature a short presentation on the positions being offered. Hot dogs and adult beverages will be served. THURSDAY, AUG. 29, 6-8 P.M. Free. Helping Hands Community Partners, 421 Elmwood Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: eventbrite.com/e/helping-hands-august-job-fair-tickets-66707601231?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Chamber golf THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will host its annual Chamber Invitational Golf Tournament. The event, in addition to golfing, will feature networking opportunities, a cocktail hour, raffles, prizes for various contests, dinner and an awards ceremony. Sponsorship opportunities are available. TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, 10 A.M. $225/golfer; $1,200/foursome plus program ad; $55/dinner and awards ceremony only. Allendale Country Club, 1047 Allen St., Dartmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION: members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/chamber-invitational-golf-tournament-2019-496199 Maximizing productivity THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a workshop, titled “Learning How to Maximize Your Productivity with Google Tools.” The workshop will show how individuals can use these tools – Gmail, Google Calendar, etc. – to communicate more effectively inside and outside the organization, as well as keep track of tasks and calendar – and even schedule online meetings. Business owners, managers, social media managers and executive directors should attend this workshop. THURSDAY, SEPT. 5, 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/learning-how-to-maximize-your-productivity-with-google-tools-6139

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