How to transform your business
SCORE RHODE ISLAND is hosting a webinar to provide information and resources about transforming a business to improve its operation and function in the new economic landscape. Jeffrey Hayzlett, who is chairman of the C-Suite Network, will provide insight into understanding and protecting a small business and its impact over time. Participants will learn about developing the right culture by gaining a better business understanding; knowing a company’s purpose and how to lead with values; why business as usual, bad moods and mediocre expectations are indicators of a bigger problem; ensuring everyone on your team knows your core values and believes in them; learning to live with and develop a brand; and owning your “hero factor.”
THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 2-3 P.M. Free
Online webinar.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3cBwMCD
Scale your business
THE MASSACHUSETTS SMALL Business Development Center is hosting a webinar to discuss ways to scale a company’s sales efforts. Scaling a business means setting the stage to enable and support growth in a company. Meghan Lynch and Andy Sherman will provide advice and information, while also exploring practical and tactical tips for driving a company’s sales through employees, partners and customers. Lynch is CEO and president of Six-Point Creative, a brand-development agency that specializes in helping growth-oriented business owners scale their brand and marketing. Sherman is president of Apex Growth Advisors, a firm that focuses on companies that are achieving breakthrough sales growth, discipline and accountability.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13, 11-11:45 A.M. Free
Online webinar.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3lbVbSn
Produce leads to boost sales
THE ASSOCIATION OF MARKETING Professionals of Rhode Island is hosting a webinar to provide information about how to utilize social media and digital marketing campaigns to produce leads for driving sales for your business or enterprise. Alicia Piazza and Nicole Eller, who are founders of The Spark Social marketing firm, will provide participants with information about social media and its role in the marketing funnel, especially with digital leads being a main source of sales. They will detail three to five ideas of how to build the awareness stage of your marketing funnel; gain a better understanding of using the funnel; and discuss action items that could turn your customers into loyal brand ambassadors and promoters.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13, 6-7:30 P.M. Members/free; nonmembers/$5
Online webinar.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: rb.gy/gt71sq
Technologyinnovation
VENTURE CAFÉ and District Hall Providence will host a webinar regarding Access Rhode Island MedTech and its aims to bolster the medical technology sector in Rhode Island through support, resources and information. This webinar will present the breadth of medical technology innovation in Rhode Island and share resources and services to support local, regional and global startups as they develop and commercialize medical technologies.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15, 9:30 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Free
Online webinar.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3jkuIkV
Discussing new medical devices
The New England Medical Innovation Center, a nonprofit organization, is hosting a webinar to share, disseminate and discuss new technologies, gadgets and innovations in the public domain. This virtual-technology forum will feature Jessica Willing-Pichs, a research and product strategist, with 20 years in market research, who will lead a discussion about the latest medical innovations and inventions, including digital, connected products, diagnostics, pharmacy and drug delivery, robotics, materials and sensors.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free
Online webinar.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3l8SuAK
Annual assisted living conference
THE RHODE ISLAND ASSISTED Living Association is hosting its annual RIALA Conference in the virtual realm. Professionals in the field will gather for two half-days online, creating a venue for participants to promote their goods and services or network with leaders in the industry. This webinar series will provide attendees with information, tools and resources to help navigate changing industry trends. Assisted-living administrators can earn up to 7.5 continuing-education units by attending this webinar series.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21, 9 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. AND WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28, 1-5:30 P.M. Free
Online webinar.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/36rBcLi
Mentor program
THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK Business Association is hosting a six-monthlong virtual mentor program. The LEAP program, Leadership Equity Accelerated Pathway, is to train and support young adults through their academic and early careers by providing informational programs and services aimed at strengthening their skills to support the challenges they face. The program will take place over the course of six months, starting in November and running through May. Pairs will meet for at least one hour per month and take part in three educational training sessions over the course of the six months. Mentors will be matched with college- through early-career-aged mentees. Mentor and mentee pairs will work together solving attainable goals and resolving challenges.
SUNDAY, NOV. 1, TO MONDAY, MAY 31. Free
Online webinar.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: mentees: rb.gy/gvvger; mentors: rb.gy/1entyo
Cancer research
THE CANCER ACTION NETWORK is hosting its seventh Annual Cancer Research Breakfast in the virtual space. U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and local cancer experts will speak during this event, which will provide information and discussion about groundbreaking strides in cancer treatment and care in Rhode Island. A panel of experts will highlight impacts of innovation in the health care sector and discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted treatment of cancer patients and the ongoing research being conducted.
FRIDAY, NOV. 13, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free
Online event.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: rb.gy/j9x0d3
