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Doing business with United Nations BRYANT UNIVERSITY, in conjunction with R.I. Commerce Corp., will host a United Nations procurement seminar, titled “Doing Business with the United Nations,” which will offer an introduction to the UN’s $17.6 billion procurement market. The event also will provide your company with information on the UN’s vendor registration process and upcoming business opportunities with the UN. Soomi Ro, chief of the field procurement service for the UN’s Procurement Division, will be the event’s keynote speaker.
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 8:30-10 A.M. $50. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
regonline.com/unprocurement071718
Build new biz 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, JULY 16, 7:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, JULY 17, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/calendar/2018-07-01
Legal matters for startups THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE will hold a workshop offering an overview of a range of legal matters entrepreneurs should be aware of when starting a new company. The workshop also will help attendees avoid mistakes and employ preventative measures to help protect and ensure the success of a new business. Reservations are required.
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 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/659/Legal-Considerations-for-New-Business-Owners-CWE-RI-July-17
Tax reform discussion THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION will hold a two-hour program on the federal tax overhaul, how the changes are affecting small businesses and individuals, and offer possible tax-savings planning tips. David J. Lucier, of Lucier CPA Inc. and SCORE Rhode Island volunteer, will lead the program.
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free. Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/how-recent-tax-reform-affects-your-small-business-tickets-47510885337
Planning for retirement BARNUM FINANCIAL GROUP will host a workshop on how people should plan for their retirement. Topics to be covered include how much money you will need for retirement, what income sources people can build now, challenges in retirement that people can start preparing for and the benefits of developing a plan early in life. The event is part of the “Workshops at the Crossings” series. Light dinner will be served. Reservations are due July 16.
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 6-7:15 P.M. Free. Barnum Financial Group, 200 Crossings Blvd., Suite 200, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Planning-For-Retirement-4001/details
Building relationships THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Bank Rhode Island, in which business professionals and entrepreneurs can meet and build business relationships. Attendees are encouraged to bring their business cards.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 5-7 P.M. $5. Bank Rhode Island, 290 Main St., South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Business-After-Hours-Hosted-By-Bank-RI-4073/details
Contagious content JEN VONDENBRINK, social media manager for Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce and owner of Life Simplified Business Solutions, will hold a workshop that will give attendees ideas they can use on any social media platform and brainstorm on what might work for your audience. Business owners, entrepreneurs, marketing managers and directors, and social media managers are encouraged to attend. The event is part of the Chamber’s “Social Media Summer School” series.
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 8-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/creating-contagious-content-5872
GDPR overview BRYANT UNIVERSITY’S Chafee Center for International Business will host an overview and briefing on the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations, which stipulates that EU citizens have the right to protect their personal data. Attendees will hear from local companies on how they have prepared to comply with the new law. Breakfast will be provided.
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 8-9:30 A.M. $50. Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
regonline.com/GDPR071918
Business builders SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and Southeastern Massachusetts Business Network will present a “Business Builders Breakfast” that will provide members and guests a chance to increase access to leads, build a book of business and encourage meaningful professional relationships. A continental breakfast will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $15. The Whaling City Golf Course, 581 Hathaway Road, New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/southcoast-business-builders-breakfast-july-2018-495765
Meeting new professionals NEWPORT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will host a Business During Hours networking event, sponsored by Brookdale Sakonnet Bay, in which business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals can meet and gather in a relaxed setting. Lunch is included.
THURSDAY, JULY 19, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Newport County Chamber of Commerce, 35 Valley Road, Middletown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newportchamber.com/events/details/business-during-hours-sponsored-by-brookdale-sakonnet-bay-3751
Green drinks SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GREENHOUSE will hold its monthly PVD Green Drinks session, featuring local organizations making positive environmental impacts. The event will also include food, drinks and live music.
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 4:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Burnside Park, 40 Kennedy Plaza, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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