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Greater Providence Chamber to hold annual meeting THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting, hosted by the R.I. Convention Center. The event will feature a conversation with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo and U.S. Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh. Raimondo served as Rhode Island’s governor for six years, while Walsh was the mayor of Boston for six years. They will discuss a wide range of national and international issues impacting the economy, the workforce and Rhode Island businesses.
MONDAY, NOV. 21, 5-8 P.M. $100/person; $1,500/corporate table of eight
R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Ffh3JL
Social media and business SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold a workshop titled “Social Media for Your Business,” hosted by the Providence Public Library. Use social media to grow your business – Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest and others. Attendees will learn how to hyper-target prospects on social media using proven tools, techniques, tips and tricks. The event will also be available virtually.
SATURDAY, NOV. 12, 9:30 A.M. Free
Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3N988LH
Comforts of home THE 14TH ANNUAL Providence Fall Home Show will feature experts providing information on anything home related, from custom cabinet makers to heating, ventilation and air conditioning services and everything in between. The two-day event will also feature personal products from jewelry and clothes to wireless communications and more.
SATURDAY, NOV. 12, AND SUNDAY, NOV. 13, 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. $10/adults; Free/children ages 12 and younger
R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3zifYgr
Supplier certification THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce and M&A Supplier Diversity Consultants will jointly hold a workshop titled “Learn about Supplier Certification.” The workshop will allow attendees to learn about supplier certifications for minority business enterprises, women business enterprises and disadvantaged business enterprises, among others, to boost your business in this 45-minute seminar.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16, 10 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers
Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce, 170 Dean St., Taunton.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3TZZmC1
Connect with manufacturers THE RHODE ISLAND Manufacturers Association will host its Exhibit Show, titled “Connect, Grow, Develop.” This event will allow attendees to gain access to industry trends along with federal and state legislative updates. It will also enable attendees to connect and network with manufacturers throughout the state. There will be nine different workshops offered, highlighting various aspects of the manufacturing sector.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16, 11 A.M. Free
Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Vr3TPl
NRI ChamberPAC fundraiser THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a fundraiser for its political action committee. The event will also have cocktails available and networking opportunities. Donations must be made by personal check.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16, 5-7 P.M. Free
Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3DabkCg
Advocating for the poor THE RHODE ISLAND Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty will hold its annual fundraiser. The event will commemorate this year’s legislative victories, honor advocacy heroes in the community, and raise awareness and visibility of poverty and inequity in Rhode Island. All proceeds raised will support the coalition.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16, 5:30-7 P.M. $40
Farm Fresh Rhode Island, 10 Sims Ave., Unit 103, Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3D4qqck
Building new relationships ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts. The event will provide an opportunity for members and nonmembers to mingle and build business relationships in an informal, relaxed business setting. The event will also have live piano entertainment, a student art sale, appetizers and cash bar.
THURSDAY, NOV. 17, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts, 715 Purchase St., New Bedford.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3W3y7bv
Finding your business model SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold a workshop titled “Discovering Your Business Model,” hosted by the Providence Public Library. The business model framework is a simple way for business owners to analyze their business and make better decisions. The workshop will discuss why purpose, values and value proposition are important for successful businesses, as well as review the nine components of a business model while keeping the focus on delivering value to customers and capturing value for the business. The event will also be available virtually.
SATURDAY, NOV. 19, 9:30 A.M. Free
Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3zh9cr6
Deflationary technology THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual seminar titled “Technology as a Deflationary Force in an Inflationary Economy.” Envision Technology Advisors LLC CEO and President Todd Knapp and Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co. Ltd. Director of Enterprise Solutions Anthony Mangiarelli will discuss the economic forces and trends at work, talk through technology solutions that business professionals should consider and share the successes of companies that took a forward-looking approach despite deeply uncertain economic times.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30, 1-2 P.M. Free
Online.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3RVWAw8
