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Greater Providence Chamber to host economic outlook luncheon THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2024 fall economic outlook luncheon, hosted by the R.I. Convention Center. The luncheon will feature a discussion on what Rhode Island’s economy will look like moving forward. Chris Cocks, CEO of Hasbro Inc., will be the guest speaker. Registration is due Sept. 9.
MONDAY, SEPT. 16, 11:30 A.M. TO 1:15 P.M. $80/person; $900/corporate table of eight. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Networking and coffee THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold its Networking Coffee Hour event, hosted by Innovate Newport. As part of the event, Paul Harden of the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center and Lori Burke, the Chamber’s membership sales associate, will offer no-charge, confidential business services to assist new and existing businesses with planning, financing, human resources and marketing.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, 8-9 A.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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On the links THE GRODEN NETWORK will hold its annual John Trimble Fund for Autism Golf Tournament. Along with the tournament, players will be offered a cart, player bags, a post-tournament cocktail hour and boxed lunch. Proceeds raised will support the nonprofit.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, NOON. $350. Wannamoisett Country Club, 96 Hoyt Ave., East Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Building new relationships THE DIVERSITY BUSINESS EXHIBIT, the leading networking event in southern New England for the racially diverse business and nonprofit communities, will hold its two-day event in Providence. The organization facilitates regional strategic connections across state lines, creating far-reaching, economically impactful platforms via high-profile events and productions directed toward large-scale audiences.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6, THROUGH SATURDAY, SEPT. 7. Free. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Connecting over golf THE RHODE ISLAND Manufacturers Association is hosting its annual Golf Tournament. Attendees will be offered a barbecue lunch and compete in the Long Drive Pro, Hole-In-Two Challenge for a chance to win an $18,000 TruGolf Simulator. There will also be an end-the-day cocktail reception, dinner and raffle for prizes. Attendees will have the chance to connect with industry leaders and enjoy a day of competitive golf.
MONDAY, SEPT. 9, 11 A.M. TO 8 P.M. $350/participant; $50/cocktail reception only. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Going into OT THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual workshop titled “New Overtime Rule: What Small Businesses Need to Know.” Wendy Hansen, an attorney for Foley & Foley PC, will cover important updates and changes to the overtime rule that will impact employees and employers.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Rewarding evening ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its Roger Valcourt Outstanding Citizen Award Dinner, hosted by White’s of Westport. The event will recognize Patrick J. Murray, chairman and CEO of Bristol County Savings Bank, with the award.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11, 5:30 P.M. $65/person; $650/table of 10. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Leader lessons THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a discussion titled “Lessons in Leadership: From the Team Huddle to the Board Room.” The discussion will feature Providence College head men’s basketball coach Kim English and Vice President and Director of Athletics Steven Napolillo with unique perspectives on how the principles of sports can fuel exceptional leadership.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. $50/members; $75/nonmembers; $800/reserved sponsor table for eight. Providence College, Moore Hall, 212 Huxley Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Mastering marketing THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will host a seminar titled “Make Better Business Decisions with Google Analytics: Understanding Your Data” as part of the Chamber’s Marketing Mastery series. The seminar will showcase how to improve decision-making at your company by reviewing data from Google Analytics.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, 10-11 A.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Help wanted ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce, along with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Charlton College of Business, MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center and Bristol Workforce Board, will hold its 2024 SouthCoast Job Fair, hosted by the Venus de Milo Restaurant & Catering. The event will have representatives from employers in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts seeking job candidates.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18, 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Free. Venus de Milo Restaurant & Catering, 75 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Succession preparation THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE of Rhode Island’s Division of Workforce Partnerships, along with New Majority Capital, Polaris MEP and R.I. Commerce Corp., will hold a six-week “Succession Ready” educational program designed to help small-business owners preserve their legacies, make successful business exits, and keep small businesses open and Rhode Islanders employed. Applications are due Sept. 13.
FRIDAY, OCT. 4, THROUGH FRIDAY, NOV. 8. Free. Community College of Rhode Island, 400 East Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
getsuccessionready.com
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