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Greater Providence Chamber to host legislative luncheon THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Legislative Luncheon forum, featuring a conversation with leaders in the General Assembly about critical issues facing the business community. Among those expected to attend are House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello, D-Cranston; Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, D-Providence; House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi, D-Warwick; Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey, D-Warwick; House Minority Leader Blake A. Filippi, R-New Shoreham; and Senate Minority Leader Dennis L. Algiere, R-Charlestown.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13, 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. $75/individual; $850/corporate table for eight. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
kcairo@provchamber.com
Discussing biz climate ELIZABETH TANNER, director of the R.I. Department of Business Regulation, will be the guest speaker at the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues breakfast. Attendees will learn about what is being done to help improve the business climate in the state.
TUESDAY, FEB. 12, 7:45-9:30 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-Director-of-Business-Regulations-Liz-Tanner-2122019-2034/details
Overcoming speaking fears PETER GEORGE Public Speaking Inc. will host a workshop on overcoming the fear of publicly speaking in front of others. Attendees will learn how to turn their anxiety into positive energy and gain confidence in their speaking skills. Registration is required due to limited space.
TUESDAY, FEB. 12, 9 A.M. TO NOON. $149. Peter George Public Speaking Inc., 200 Midway Road, No. 165, Cranston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/easily-overcome-your-fear-of-public-speaking-tickets-52959683840?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#tickets
Achieving your dreams TECH COLLECTIVE will host a workshop, titled “Vision & Execution: Dream Big, Take Action and Have A Plan.” Attendees will learn how to take big dreams, break them down into actionable steps and create an environment of accountability to get there.
TUESDAY, FEB. 12, 9 A.M. TO NOON. $49/members; $149/nonmembers. Tech Collective, 188 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/vision-execution-workshop-dream-big-take-action-and-have-a-plan-tickets-53021183788?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Network after hours THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its monthly Business After Hours networking event, hosted by The Village at Willow Crossing. The event will allow local business-people to gather and exchange ideas, as well as build new relationships.
TUESDAY, FEB. 12, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. The Village at Willow Crossing, 258 Cobb St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/bah-networking-the-village-at-willow-crossing-6105
Learning about FTZs BRYANT UNIVERSITY’S Chafee Center for International Business will host a seminar in which local specialists will discuss options for creating and using a foreign-trade zone, the benefits and the costs. Foreign-trade zones are restricted-access sites that can allow companies to defer, reduce or eliminate customs duties on foreign imports. By using these zones, companies can improve cash flow, reduce insurance costs and streamline logistics.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13, 8:30 A.M. TO NOON. $55. Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
regonline.com/ftz2019
Is a startup right for you? A WORKSHOP ON exploring entrepreneurship and small-business ownership will be held. The event will allow attendees to better understand the common traits and characteristics of entrepreneurs and whether starting your own business is right for you. Attendees will also be able to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a counselor after the session.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13, 9:30-11 A.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1030/Is-Entrepreneurship-Right-for-You-CWE-RI-Feb-13
Going off the clock THE SOUTHCOAST YOUNG Professionals Network will hold its latest edition of its Off the Clock event series. The event blends educational opportunities with peer-to-peer networking among young professionals in the South Coast. Business professionals ages 21-39 who live and work in the region are invited to attend.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13, 5-7 P.M. $10. Whalers Tavern, 24 North Water St., New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (508) 999-5231, ext. 102
Talking tech THE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND Entrepreneurs Forum will hold its monthly meeting, in which prospective business leaders will meet with industry veterans to talk about various aspects of technology-driven ventures. Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC is the event’s sponsor.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13, 5:30-8 P.M. $15/members; $20/nonmembers. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 151 Martine St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
sneef.org/page-1534183
Going red for women AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION and the association’s Go Red for Women campaign will hold its 2019 Southern New England Go Red for Women Luncheon, which will focus on heightening awareness of heart disease and stroke in women, creating a call to action and generating funds to support education and research. Alison Bologna of WJAR-TV NBC 10 will be the event’s emcee.
THURSDAY, FEB. 14, 10:30 A.M. $75/Circle of Rose friend; $125/person. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
ahaprovidence.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/20182019ProvidenceGoRedForWomen/Event/PurchaseTickets/tabid/966626/Default.aspx
Building new relationships THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its monthly “Coffee & Conversation” breakfast event in which professionals will have the opportunity to meet other business individuals to build relationships.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $10. Waypoint Event Center, 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/coffee-conversation-breakfast-networking-feb-2019-495960
