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Greater Newport Chamber to hold annual Excellence in Business Awards
THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Excellence in Business Awards, hosted by Hotel Viking. The event will recognize local businesses and their efforts within the community. Breakfast will be served. Mike Melillo, co-founder and CEO of The Wanderlust Group, will be the event’s keynote speaker.
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 8:30-10 A.M. $55/members; $65/nonmembers
Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3bhRMBv
Being social
THE RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURERS Association will host its inaugural Summer Social. The event will be a networking-focused gathering, allowing attendees to mingle, enjoy a seafood dinner and take part in yard games. Appetizers will also be offered.
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 4 P.M. $135
Kempenaar’s Clambake Club, 323 Valley Road, Middletown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3bIXqwY
Real estate talk
THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Real Estate Industry Round Table discussion on all aspects of real estate with other industry professionals.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2-3 P.M. Free
Online.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3xkOkxC
Sailing away
ONE SOUTHCOAST Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Cuttyhunk Ferry Co. The event will include chances to meet and build professional relationships with one another while taking a leisurely sail around the New Bedford waters.
THURSDAY, JULY 14, 4:30-7 P.M. $30
Cuttyhuck Ferry Co., 66 State Pier, New Bedford.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3O6xn0I
Drink up!
THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Young Professionals, part of the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, will hold its annual Statewide Social, hosted by Whalers Brewing Co. LLC. The group provides young professionals under the age of 40 with networking opportunities.
THURSDAY, JULY 14, 6-8 P.M. $5
Whalers Brewing Co. LLC, 1174 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3tpYWu2
Getting attention
THE TRI-TOWN Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Using Facebook and Instagram Stories.” The workshop will offer tips on how to use the social media networks’ stories and how to use effective calls to action to get people’s attention with those specific channels. Business owners, entrepreneurs, marketing managers, marketing directors, social media managers, recruiters and executive directors should attend.
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 9-10 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers
Online.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3O17BL6
Match play!
THE NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL POLO Series will hold its sixth annual All Charity Day benefit match. The event will showcase outdoor polo action. All ticket sales will support the Women’s Resource Center’s mission, programs and clients.
SUNDAY, JULY 17, 3 P.M. $20
Newport International Polo Grounds, 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3xyuikw
On stage
THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by The Contemporary Theater Company. The event will allow local professionals and businesspeople to meet and gather in a relaxed setting. Walk-ins will be accepted, but preregistration is encouraged.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers
The Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main St., South Kingstown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3HJSRP2
Raising funds
THE SIXTH ANNUAL Rolling for Homes will feature Jeeps and motorcycles coming together to help support Habitat for Humanity West Bay and Northern Rhode Island Inc. building a duplex in Burrillville. Last year, the event raised more than $50,000 for the organization. Lunch will be offered and T-shirts will be sold separately to support the cause.
SATURDAY, JULY 23, 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. $20/ride only; $35/ride with lunch
Elks Lodge No. 2359, 326 Farnum Pike, Smithfield.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3HIgZBB
Exploring resources
THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop to help entrepreneurs understand programs and services offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration that can help a business grow. Topics to be discussed are the SBA Resource Partner Network, access to capital, loans for emergency preparedness and disaster assistance, and assistance on international trade and exporting.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free
Online.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3xLWG1k
Community assistance
SUNRISE FOREVER INC., a local nonprofit that helps provide opportunities for quality education to children in Liberia and Rhode Island, will hold its sixth annual dinner and benevolence event. The annual event celebrates the organization’s commitment to building a healthy community by providing educational supplies and resources to youths and families.
SATURDAY, JULY 30, 6:30 P.M. $50
Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3xmzC9r