EDITOR’S CHOICE
Fall River Mayor Coogan to speak at Chamber luncheon ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a luncheon featuring Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan. The mayor will deliver the annual State of Business address detailing past accomplishments, goals, planned policies and objectives for the city and its developing business community. There will also be a plated luncheon.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. $50.
McGovern’s, 310 Shove St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3jYNGmC
Home decor THE 73RD ANNUAL Rhode Island Home Show will feature six shows in one, including the 10th Annual Energy Expo, the 10,000-square-foot Garden Experience, the new Inspiration Showcase, Art of the Ocean State, and the Specialty Rhode Island Flower Show. Additionally, the weekendlong show will feature hundreds of home-related exhibitors with trends, services and ideas in home improvement, remodeling, interior design, decorating, landscaping and more.
FRIDAY, MARCH 31, THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 2. $12/adults; $10/senior citizens; Free/children ages 15 and younger.
R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: ribahomeshow.com
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 also will cover how organizations can enhance their brand awareness to drive engagement among their customers, prospects and potential partners.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free.
Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3KaENkF
Learning about self-promotion THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a virtual seminar titled #IAmRemarkable. The workshop will share data and research regarding self-promotion and unconscious bias, go through the main exercise to help you articulate your achievements and practice self-promotion, and have a discussion and share take-home exercises. The session is in collaboration with the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2-3:30 P.M. $90.
Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3ydTCvA
Establishing connections THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking event as part of its Winter Networking Series, hosted by the Crow’s Nest restaurant. The event will offer local business professionals and entrepreneurs the opportunity to build connections with one another in a relaxed setting. Admission includes a single drink ticket and appetizers. The event is limited to 50 attendees.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 5-7 P.M. $15/members; $25/nonmembers.
Crow’s Nest, 288 Arnolds Neck Drive, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3IRKPUZ
Education discussion ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a summit featuring Edward Lambert, executive director of the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education. He will discuss the imperative of preparing students for future college and career success when combined with the workforce challenges that exist now and are expected to grow. The summit will present best practices and strategies that are showing promising results for students and helping businesses build a stronger and more diverse talent pipeline.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 8-9:15 A.M. Free.
Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3L0umAw
Talking HR THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold an HR Roundtable training discussion titled “Reasonable Suspicion Training for Managers and Supervisors.” The training session aims to equip employers and human resources professionals with the tools and resources they need to proactively address substance use issues in the workplace. Topics include responsibilities of a manager or supervisor to promote a healthy and safe work environment, constructive confrontation with a potentially impaired employee, and legal considerations regarding confidentiality, medical inquiries, drug testing and “last chance” agreements.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 8:30-10:30 A.M. $10/members; $20/nonmembers.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, 188 Valley St., Suite 125, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3Jhy3kd
Building new relationships THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by the Rhode Island Blood Center. The event will invite local business individuals to meet and gather to create business relationships with one another. Coffee will be served.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers.
Rhode Island Blood Center, 14 Woodruff Ave., Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3SUUpev
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, as well as provide 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
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. Award recipients and keynote speaker will be announced soon.
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
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