EDITOR’S CHOICE
Greater Providence Chamber to hold congressional breakfast THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a congressional breakfast featuring Rhode Island’s congressional delegation. The discussion will focus on the critical issues currently facing the U.S. and the business community.
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 8:15-10 A.M. $50/individual; $650/table of eight. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
providencechamber.com/events/details/2019-congressional-breakfast-785
Let’s dance! THE ROGER WILLIAMS Park Conservancy will hold its largest fundraising event, Dancing in the Park. Attendees will have the opportunity to dance to live music and dine on food and drinks. There will also be a silent auction. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds will benefit the conservancy and preservation of the park.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 7-10 P.M. $60/general admission; $100/VIP. Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: r
wpconservancy.org
Walk or run against cancer THE SALGI ESOPHAGEAL Cancer Research Foundation will hold its eighth annual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run event. Participants are encouraged to walk or run at their own pace around the park’s 3-mile path. Proceeds raised will benefit cancer research.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. $20/adults; Free/children ages 12 and younger. Warwick City Park, Steven O’Connor Boulevard, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-esophageal-cancer-walkrun-tickets-53612177466?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Beach party BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS of Rhode Island will hold a Welcome to Summer Beach Party. The event will feature live music, light beach fare and dancing. All proceeds will support the nonprofit and the mentorship programs it offers to children facing adversity.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 7-11 P.M. $40. Bonnet Shores Beach Club, 175 Bonnet Point Road, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bigsri.org
Understanding contracting THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop on understanding the program overseen by the U.S. Small Business Administration, in which women-owned small businesses are eligible to compete for federal contracts. Businesses must be a small business, be at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens and have women manage day-to-day operations.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1169/Women-Owned-Small-Business-Federal-Contracting-Program-CWE-RI-Jun-18
Talking plans for R.I. schools ANGELICA INFANTE-GREEN, the new commissioner for the R.I. Department of Education, will be the guest speaker for the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues Breakfast event. Infante-Green will discuss her plans for Rhode Island schools.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 7:45-9:15 A.M. $20/members; $40/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.nrichamber.com/events/Eggs-and-Issues-Breakfast-with-the-new-Commissioner-of-Education-Ang%c3%a9lica-InfanteGreen-2072/details
Summer kickoff EMERGING LEADERS OF NEWPORT County will hold its second annual Summer Kick Off After Hours event. The event will include networking outdoors and attendees will be treated to hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, 1 Goat Island, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newportchamber.com/events/details/el-npt-summer-kick-off-after-hours-at-gurney-s-4437
Chamber dinner THE OCEAN COMMUNITY Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Dinner & Auction event. The auction will have more than 150 items for sale. The Chamber will also announce the Citizen of the Year and Key Award winners at the dinner. Registration is required due to limited seating.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 5:30-9:15 P.M. $75. Venice Restaurant, 165 Shore Road, Westerly. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
oceanchamber.org/events/details/chamber-of-commerce-annual-dinner-auction-2019-25699
Building biz relationships THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by the New Bedford Harbor Hotel. The event will allow business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and build business relationships in a casual setting. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. New Bedford Harbor Hotel, 222 Union St., New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/june-2019-business-after-hours-495996
Margaritas and macaws ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO will host a young professionals networking event, titled “Margaritas and Macaws: Young Professionals Night.” In addition to building business relationships with young professionals, attendees can view the zoo’s wildlife. Attendees must be ages 21 and older to attend.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 6-8 P.M. $22. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rwpzoo.org
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