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GBMP to hold 14th annual Northeast Lean Conference GBMP, A MASSACHUSETTS-BASED nonprofit, will hold its 14th annual Northeast Lean Conference in Rhode Island. The two-day event will feature keynote speakers and presentations, peer-to-peer discussions, interdepartmental panels and hands-on simulations. More than 600 lean, Six Sigma and continuous-improvement professionals are expected to be part of the event.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10, 8 A.M. TO 8:30 P.M.; THURSDAY, OCT. 11, 8:15 A.M. TO 4:15 P.M. $945/members; $1,045/nonmembers. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
northeastleanconference.org
Startup summit THE LADY PROJECT, a Providence-based nonprofit that connects and showcases women through membership and community engagement, will hold its sixth annual summit, which will bring together more than 300 entrepreneurial women from across the country for a day of speakers, workshops and networking.
SATURDAY, OCT. 6, 7 A.M. TO 8 P.M. $225. The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
ladyprojectsummit.com
Learn to grow your business PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY and RI SCORE will sponsor a workshop as part of its eight-week series on how to learn the basics of starting your own business. This workshop, titled “Grow Your Book of Business,” will go over marketing strategies for both startups and established businesses.
SATURDAY, OCT. 6, 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 225 Washington St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 455-8005 or
pplref@provlib.org
Seek advice for your biz CIGAR AFTER HOURS will hold a networking event, hosted by White Ash Cigar Lounge, in which entrepreneurs and professionals can share ideas, develop leads and business relationships, and help others who are looking for advice on topics related to their business. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
TUESDAY, OCT. 9, 5:30-8:30 P.M. $15. White Ash Cigar Lounge, 413 Central Ave., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cigarnetworking.com/product/cigars-after-hours-business-networking-october-9th-at-white-ash
Building new relationships THE TRI-TOWN YOUNG Professional Forum, hosted by the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, will hold its monthly meeting allowing young professionals to build business relationships with other professionals.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10, 9-10 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Suite L100, Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/young-professional-monthly-meeting-5935
Business after hours THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Crazy Burger. The event will be an opportunity for local entrepreneurs and business professionals to build relationships with one another. Bring business cards.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Crazy Burger, 144 Boon St., Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Business-After-Hours-Hosted-By-Crazy-Burger-4016/details
Network with professionals THE OCEAN COMMUNITY Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Dime Bank. The event will offer attendees a chance to meet with other local business professionals and entrepreneurs and create new business relationships in a relaxed setting.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Dime Bank, 131 Franklin St., Westerly. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
oceanchamber.org/events/details/business-after-hours-dime-bank-25343
Workforce training WORKFORCE TRAINING FUND will hold an informational session on programs it offers. The two-hour session will discuss the fund’s General, Express and Direct Access programs, the requirements for each program, funding availability and the application process.
THURSDAY, OCT. 11, 8:45-10:45 A.M. Free. Bristol Community College Center for Workforce & Community Education, 2 Galleria Mall Drive, Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/workforce-training-fund-information-session-taunton-registration-49154522500
Business financing SOUTH EASTERN ECONOMIC Development Corp. will hold a pair of small-business workshops to assist potential and existing entrepreneurs. The workshops will help attendees understand the fundamentals of owning a business and offer tips on understanding a balance sheet, income statement and cash-flow statement.
THURSDAY, OCT. 11, 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Free. Bridgewater Savings Bank, 756 Orchard St., Raynham. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
seedcorp.com
Building value JESSE J. GILLETT, principal in the business valuation, forensics and litigation support department at Edelstein & Co., will hold a presentation on private-company value, how to measure it and also build it.
FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 8:30-9:45 A.M. Free. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
providencechamber.com/events/details/building-sustainable-business-value-are-you-working-to-make-a-living-or-something-more-778