EDITOR’S CHOICE
Farm Fresh R.I. to host farm-to-school gathering FARM FRESH RHODE ISLAND is bringing together local farmers and K-12 food service organizations to help reinvigorate “farm-to-school” efforts across cafeterias statewide. Food service professionals from Aramark, Chartwells and Sodexo, representing school districts across the state, will gather with representatives from Rhode Island farms that are either selling their produce to school cafeterias or are ready to start doing so.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 9:30 A.M TO 1 P.M. Free. South Kingstown Land Trust Barn, 17 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION: Contact Stephanie Bush, farm to community director, at
stephanie@farmfreshri.org or visit
eventbrite.com/e/rhode-island-farm-to-school-procurement-gathering-tickets-90657983469?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Discussing Incoterms BRYANT UNIVERSITY’S CHAFEE CENTER for International Business is hosting a seminar called “Incoterms 2020 and Landed Cost.” Incoterms, or international commercial terms, are a series of predefined commercial terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce relating to international commercial law. Learn about the latest changes from Incoterms 2010, how they can be best applied in today’s global environment and the differences in terms. This session will also review how landed cost is calculated, and how it provides valuable insight into market potential and how it relates to final selling price and appropriate Incoterm.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 8:30 A.M. TO NOON $45. Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/incoterms-2020-and-landed-cost-tickets-92205764925?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Learning how to find funds THE RHODE ISLAND Business Competition is hosting a panel of experienced business builders and investors who will provide practical insights and tips on how new and emerging companies can get critical early funding. Attendees will learn about Rhode Island funding sources, how to engage with potential funders and what to emphasize in a funding pitch. This event is free and open to the public. Preregistration is encouraged.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 5:30 P.M. Venture Café at District Hall, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/free-workshop-find-those-funds-tickets-69316572735?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Sustainable agriculture THE NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMING Association of Rhode Island is hosting its annual meeting and seventh annual Winter Conference. This is the organization’s largest educational event of the year with a full day of workshops presented by local and nationally recognized speakers in organic and sustainable agriculture, and includes its networking sessions, annual meeting and a potluck meal. Whether you’re a farmer, gardener, community or home grower, educator, enthusiast or consumer, the conference offers a way to learn, connect and share.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. $35–$65. Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St., Bristol. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/nofari-2020-winter-conference-registration-86085248295?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Women farmers RHODE ISLAND WOMEN in Agriculture is hosting its biennial one-day conference, which is an educational event designed to share opportunities for women in farming and to women considering farming as a career. The organization’s goal is to ensure that the next generation of women are educated, encouraged and empowered to tackle the challenges of meeting the world’s food, fuel and fiber needs. Speaking at the event will be Jayne Merner Senecal, owner of Earth Care Farm; Amberley Snyder, author of “Walk, Ride, Rodeo”; and Casey Conrad, a marketing professional. The event includes workshops, grant and financing opportunities, and a continental breakfast and lunch.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 8 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. $50. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/2020-rhode-island-women-in-agriculture-conference-tickets-81339634035?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Learning biz fundamentals THE SOUTH EASTERN Economic Development Corp. is hosting two free small-business workshops. One will be on business fundamentals, which will involve helping entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of owning a business. The other will be on understanding financial statements and will focus on financial needs and understanding balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 8:30 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Groundwork, Second Floor Conference Room, 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
seedcorp.com/business-assistance/workshops
Free advice for your business THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce and a team of experienced business executives are offering free and confidential business advice. The Tri-Town SCORE Team is made up of certified business counselors Bill Lewis, Tad Minkler, Jon Geggatt and Don Emond, who volunteer their time and experience to provide business mentoring services to businesses in the tri-town area.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 10 A.M. TO NOON Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/experienced-business-professionals-offering-free-advice-score-6450
Connecting podcasters THE WATSON INSTITUTE for International and Public Affairs and radio station WBRU are holding a two-day conference designed to connect a community of young podcasters. The session is for students to learn the skills and information necessary to launch their own projects, and for professionals in the industry to engage with other podcasters.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 3-7 P.M. AND SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 3-7 P.M. Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, 111 Thayer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/wavs-a-podcasting-conference-tickets-86867993507?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Poetry with Adam Falkner MOUNT PLEASANT LIBRARY is hosting an evening of performance poetry featuring Adam Falkner, who offers a new portrait of the journey into queerhood and masculinity in America in his first full-length collection, “The Willies.” Falkner, a poet, educator and arts and culture strategist, is the author of “Adoption,” winner of the 2017 Diode Editions Chapbook Award. His work has appeared in print and media, including on programming for HBO, NBC, NPR, BET, and The New York Times.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 6 P.M. Free. Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/adam-falkner-performance-poetry-tickets-95061476435
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