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Fountainhead RI to hold annual networking event FOUNTAINHEAD RI will hold its fifth annual Business Leaders Networking Event. Last year’s event brought more than 200 business leaders from around Rhode Island and this year’s event is expected to bring similar numbers. Attendees bring an array of knowledge from various industries, including accounting, banking, law organizations and nonprofits.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18, 6-9 P.M. Free. The Dorrance, 60 Dorrance St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-business-leaders-networking-event-tickets-76045105959
Building new 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, DEC. 16, 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, DEC. 17, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/trex-i-networking-group-12-16-2019-6013
Establishing connections AS220 WILL HOST a Women In Tech mixer event, inviting women who work in the technology industry to network and build business connections with one another.
MONDAY, DEC. 16, 7-10 P.M. Free. AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/women-in-tech-mixer-pvd-tickets-80538222993?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Learning how to be cyber secure POLARIS MEP, in partnership with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Network, will hold a workshop for defense contractors titled “Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors.” Experts from the network will offer contractors what steps to take to ensure the protection of all their information.
TUESDAY, DEC. 17, 8 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Free. Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/cybersecurity-resiliency-for-defense-contractors-ne
Strategies for success THE WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP Nexus will hold its latest chapter event, titled “Experience = Power: Your Most Fulfilling Future.” Erin Geedes Mahoney, a national keynote speaker, will offer strategies on gaining clarity about your future, letting go of what no longer serves you in a positive way and taking action based on proven strategies for success.
TUESDAY, DEC. 17, 3:30-6 P.M. $20/members; $75/nonmembers. Hotel Providence, 139 Mathewson St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
wilnexus.com
Networking after hours THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by The Woman at the Well Inc. The event will invite local businesspeople and entrepreneurs to build connections in a relaxed setting. Appetizers will be served. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. The Woman at the Well Inc., 19 Court St., Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tauntonareachamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=229
Best hiring practices THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Score RI, will hold a workshop titled “Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices for Small Businesses.” Gary J. Convertino, a human resources executive and local Score RI team member, will lead the workshop. Topics to be discussed include how to develop and post a job description, the foundation of a good interview, and steps to ensure a legal and sound interview process. A Q&A session will follow. Registration is required due to limited seating.
THURSDAY, DEC. 19, 8-10 A.M. Free. Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 402, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.nrichamber.com/events/Interviewing-and-Hiring-Best-Practices-for-Small-Businesses-2135/details
Gather with professionals THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business During Hours network luncheon. The lunch will allow local business professionals and entrepreneurs to gather and meet in a relaxed atmosphere.
THURSDAY, DEC. 19, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Innovate Newport, Room 320, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newportchamber.com/events/details/business-during-hours-4581?calendarMonth=2019-12-01
Talking trends THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Social Media Trends for 2019.” The workshop is an opportunity for business owners, entrepreneurs, executive directors and social media managers to learn about what trends took hold this past year and what to pay attention to in 2020.
FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 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/social-media-trends-for-2019-6142
Raise a glass REVIVAL BREWING CO. will host a Holiday Fiesta and Toy Drive, benefiting Caritas Smile. Proceeds will support Caritas Smile’s Building Project and Arts Project, in which volunteers will help build a home for a single mother in the Dominican Republic. Proceeds will also help purchase art supplies for the Caritas Kids Art program. Sponsorships are available.
FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 5-8 P.M. $30. Revival Brewing Co., 505 Atwood Ave., Cranston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/holiday-fiesta-with-caritas-smile-tickets-80699748119?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Meeting bizs NETWORKNITE WILL HOLD a unique networking event for local business professionals and entrepreneurs. The “speed dating” structure will have attendees meet face to face with business leaders, one at a time, to build connections.
MONDAY, JAN. 6, 7-9 P.M. $22/early-bird admission; $26/after Dec. 30. O’Boy, 333 Westminster St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/networknite-providence-business-professionals-speed-networking-event-tickets-82395155127?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher Cassius Shuman at (401) 680-4884 or Research@PBN.com.
