EDITOR’S CHOICE
Girls on the Run R.I. to hold Sneaker Soiree GIRLS ON THE RUN Rhode Island will hold its third annual Sneaker Soiree charity event. The event invites attendees to come dressed in cocktail attire wearing sneakers. Festivities include a silent auction, cocktails and appetizers, live music and dancing, and a sneaker contest.
FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 7-10 P.M. $75/advance; $85/at the door. Skyline at Waterplace, 1 Financial Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
gotrri.org/sneaker-soiree
Exploring new ideas RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS NETWORKING will hold an after-hours networking event, hosted by White Ash Cigar Lounge. Business professionals and entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to gather in a casual setting and connect over new ideas. A full bar and appetizers will be provided. Each attendee will be given a cigar. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
MONDAY, NOV. 4, 5:30-8:30 P.M. $15. White Ash Cigar Lounge, 413 Central Ave., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rinetworking.com/event/cigars-after-business-hours-networking-on-monday-november-4th
Meeting with professionals THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce and the Southeastern Massachusetts Business Network will hold a Business Builders Breakfast morning networking event, hosted by Honey Dew Donuts. The event provides attendees an opportunity to increase their access to leads, build their books of business and encourages meaningful professional relationships. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards. Breakfast will be served.
TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $15. Honey Dew Donuts, 113 Conway St., New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/business-builders-breakfast-november-2019-496230
Boost your marketing THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce and Score Rhode Island will hold a workshop titled “The Secrets to Word of Mouth Marketing – The best kind of marketing and how to get more of it.” Attendees will learn about a major factor affecting purchasing decisions and how to get more word of mouth out to clients.
TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 9-10:30 A.M. Free. Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 402, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/wordofmouthNRI
Strategic planning POLARIS MEP will hold a workshop, titled “Strategic Planning From The Back of a Napkin,” as part of its Lunch & Learn series. The event will discuss the fundamentals of strategic planning for small manufacturers.
TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Free. Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/strategic-planning-from-the-back-of-a-napkin
Grow your contacts THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop on how to use Mailchimp as an email marketing tool. Attendees will learn about building and strengthening relationships with customers, web presence and contact acquisition, whether you have a website yet, and making Facebook followers your contacts.
TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 7-8:30 P.M. $10. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1479/Marketing-Freedom-with-Mailchimp-CWE-RI-Oct-2
Tech talk BRYANT UNIVERSITY’S Advanced Applied Analytics Center will hold its sixth annual Analytics Using SAS event. The event will feature various speakers discussing an array of topics, including what the Statistical Analysis System is doing in the field of artificial intelligence, how the confluence of emerging technologies such as robotic process automation will alter the future employment landscape, and offer an overview of the university’s graduate certificate on business analytics and undergraduate data science program.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6, 9 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. Free. Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/analytics-using-sas-november-6-2019-tickets-67918565257?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Establishing connections THE TAUNTON AREA and Cranberry Country chambers of commerce will hold a Bowling for Business networking event. In addition to a few games of bowling, attendees will have the opportunity to meet local businesspeople and build connections with one another. Non-bowlers are also invited. Appetizers will be served.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Ryan Family Amusements, 115 New State Highway, Raynham. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tauntonareachamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=216
Etiquette rules THE NEWPORT COUNTY Chamber of Commerce will hold an etiquette dinner with EL NPT, in which attendees will learn about modern-day etiquette rules for professionals. A three-course meal, hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be offered.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $35/members; $45/nonmembers. Saltwater Restaurant, 49 America’s Cup Ave., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newportchamber.com/events/details/el-npt-etiquette-dinner-at-saltwater-4510
Improving your public speaking SPROUT CO-WORKING will hold a workshop, titled “Public Speaking, Inside and Outside of Your Company,” as part of the organization’s “Women Speak with Confidence” series. Attendees will learn how to structure and deliver impactful presentations while controlling nervousness. Donna Mac, executive communication coach with The Speech Improvement Co., will lead the workshop.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6, 6-8 P.M. $35. Sprout Co-Working, 166 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/women-speak-with-confidence-3-part-series-featuring-donna-mac-executive-communications-coach-with-tickets-72589018709?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Networking after hours THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking event, titled “A Twist on Tasting,” in which attendees can meet other business professionals while having samples of beer, wine and cocktails from local restaurants. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 6-8 P.M. $40. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.nrichamber.com/events/A-Twist-on-Tastingbeer-wine-creative-cocktails-1172019-2011/details
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher James Bessette at (401) 680-4838 or
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