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Greater Providence Chamber to host Congressional Breakfast THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2022 Congressional Breakfast, hosted by the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick. Reps. James R. Langevin, D-R.I., and David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., and Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Jack Reed, D-R.I., will share recent developments in Washington, D.C., and the impact they are having on Rhode Island. There will also be a special recognition for Langevin’s service in Congress. Registration is due by June 3.
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 8:15-10 A.M. $50/person; $650/corporate table of 8. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3kizQIB
Celebrating metalsmiths THE SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICAN Goldsmiths will hold its 50th annual conference. The four-day event will bring together the society’s diverse community to engage with speakers, exhibitions, events and each other. The conference will have vendor booths and silent auctions, as well as portfolio reviews.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 4. $475/members; $675/nonmembers; $325/students. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
snagmetalsmith.org/news-events/conference/tickets
On the links THE EAST GREENWICH Chamber of Commerce will hold its 33rd annual Golf Tournament, hosted by Richmond Country Club. The event will include dinner afterward. Partial proceeds raised will benefit The Tomorrow Fund, an independent nonprofit charitable organization that provides daily financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families treated at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 7 A.M. TO 3 P.M. $35/dinner only; $135/golf and dinner. Richmond Country Club, 74 Sandy Pond Road, Richmond. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3rEzLCL
Building new relationships ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by The Cove. The Chamber’s Business After Hours provides an opportunity for members and nonmembers to mingle and build business relationships in an informal, relaxed business setting. These networking mixers are held on a monthly basis in partnership with member businesses and attract business professionals from many industries.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. The Cove, 392 Davol St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Mp0YkO
Chip shots THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a one-year celebration of the Emerging Leaders Council, hosted by Kirkbrae Country Club. The networking event will include a golf instructional session put on by the club’s PGA professionals. Drinks and appetizers will be served. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 5-7 P.M. $40/members; $50/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Mlb8D9
Morning networking THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold its networking group in a forum setting in which business owners and entrepreneurs can build business relationships with one another.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 8-9 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3OmlB30
Orthopaedic discussions THE AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION will hold its 2022 Annual Leadership meeting. The meeting aspires to bring symposia that provoke bold conversations on pressing critical issues to all in the orthopaedic space. The in-person event will deliver various forums to surgeons of all subspecialties, practice settings and career stages.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 18. $400. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Connecting over coffee THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce and the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center will hold a networking event, hosted by Innovate Newport. Attendees will meet other business owners from around the area over coffee and light refreshments. Attendees will also learn more about how the development center can help you grow your business and improve profitability.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 8-9 A.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3rHsRgq
3D scanning POLARIS MEP will hold a workshop titled “Scan to Reverse Engineer with Functional 3D.” The event will provide an overview of the role 3D scans play in the “new” reverse engineering and attendees will hear how such scans can allow for modern manufacturing such as additive/3D printing or forging.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3k5RVJw
On the water THE NORTH KINGSTOWN Chamber of Commerce will hold a multi-chamber lighthouse cruise. In addition to having networking opportunities, the event will offer a viewing of 10 lighthouses and a tour of Newport Harbor. Tickets must be purchased in advance. A rain date is set for June 22.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 5:30-7 P.M. $30/members; $35/nonmembers. Rhode Island Fast Ferry, 1347 Roger Williams Way, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3K90Y78
Develop your growth plan GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 Small Businesses invites growth-minded Rhode Island-based small-business owners to apply for its Fall 2022 Cohort. With a Babson College-designed business growth curriculum, expert advisers and a supportive network of peers, small-business owners will have an opportunity to gain practical skills and develop an actionable business growth plan. Apply by June 1.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 13, THROUGH WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14. Free. Community College of Rhode Island, 400 East Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Ecb99x
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