EDITOR’S CHOICE
Greater Newport Chamber to hold Spring Golf Club THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold its Spring Golf Club event for members, hosted by Green Valley Country Club. The club offers an opportunity for golf enthusiasts of all skill levels as a fun way to enhance your skills, build confidence and develop your professional network. It also offers a chance to refine your skills with a 15-minute workshop prior to teeing off with various speakers with tips about golf and using it as a business development tool.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 11:30 A.M. TO 2 P.M. $65. Green Valley Country Club, 371 Union St., Portsmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/ysn8djmb
Effective communication THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “How to Communicate Effectively.” The workshop will discuss methods of communication, how to give effective feedback or say no, and best practices for communicating effectively.
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 5-6 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/bdcwv9yc
Lunchtime networking THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Networking at Noon event, hosted by ServiceMaster By Mason. During the event, each person will have two minutes to tell the rest of the table about their business. After each person has had their turn, organizers will send participants to a new table with different attendees.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 11:45 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. $20/members; $25/nonmembers. Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/fzjs6j5z
Summer kickoff THE GREATER PROVIDENCE and Northern Rhode Island chambers of commerce will jointly hold a “Cocktails & Commerce” networking event, hosted by The Capital Grille. The event will feature complimentary wine, passed appetizers and a cash bar. It will also welcome local business leaders to meet and build connections with one another.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 5-7 P.M. $30/members; $50/nonmembers. The Capital Grille, 10 Memorial Blvd., Suite 10, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2bf8p4j2
Celebrate diversity THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Board of Realtors will hold an event titled “Decked Out for Diversity – A Celebration of Diversity in Real Estate,” hosted by Los Andes. The event will host professionals within the real estate industry to mingle with one another in a relaxed setting. There will be a cash bar and door prizes.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 5:30-8:30 P.M. $25. Los Andes, 903 Chalkstone Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/47c8h6hs
Lending lessons THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS Administration’s Rhode Island District Office will hold a workshop titled “Everything You Should Know About Small Business Lending,” hosted by Navigant Credit Union. Experts will take you through all you need to know about the process of getting a loan to help your small business start, grow and succeed. Understanding what commercial lenders look for, what documents you will need to provide and what resources are available to help you put together the strongest package to present to the lender are all key when looking for financing.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 6-7:30 P.M. Free. Navigant Credit Union, 1005 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2c7tcbvz
Chamber awards THE OCEAN COMMUNITY Chamber of Commerce will hold its 67th annual Membership Dinner & Award Ceremony. The event will welcome local Chamber members and present both the Citizen of the Year and Key awards.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 6-8:30 P.M. $65. Venice Restaurant, 165 Shore Road, Westerly. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/st47f5hd
Game night THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Young Professionals Night Out event at a Rhode Island FC soccer match. Along with watching the soccer match, attendees at the special event will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow young business professionals. Tickets include game entry, a drink ticket and appetizers.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 6:30-9:30 P.M. $30. Bryant University, Beirne Stadium, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/bdhxr97r
Optimizing YouTube THE RHODE ISLAND Small Business Development Center will hold a marketing workshop titled “Optimizing Your YouTube Account and Videos to Rank Higher.” YouTube search engine optimization is the process of optimizing your YouTube channel and videos to rank higher in YouTube’s search results. This workshop will offer ways to help you attract more views, subscribers and engagement to your channel.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/3c8n4ttr
Meeting up ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by The Cove. The event will invite local business professionals to meet over food and drinks. A cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and door prizes will be offered. These networking mixers are held monthly in partnership with member businesses and attract business professionals from many industries.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. The Cove, 392 Davol St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/267xf29z
On the court THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Along with meeting fellow business professionals and entrepreneurs, attendees will have the opportunity to try court tennis at the hall of fame. Food and drinks will also be offered.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. International Tennis Hall of Fame, 19 Memorial Blvd., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2s4unte9
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher James Bessette at (401) 680-4838 or Research@PBN.com.
