EDITOR’S CHOICE
Kirsten Oddie to host online master class for women entrepreneurs KIRSTEN ODDIE, a Rapid Transformational therapist and women’s wealth and empowerment advocate, is hosting a free master class for female entrepreneurs. The class will teach participants how to stop sabotaging their success; stop feeling like an imposter; show up and play full out; upgrade internal programming around money; break through the glass income ceiling; and rewire their minds for success, wealth and abundance.
There are multiple dates available for this free online class. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3boXMmQ
Earning funds byworking at home JOHN CRESTANI, a self-made internet multimillionaire, is hosting an online webinar designed to teach participants how to earn a six-figure income working from home. Note: This training session is available 24/7, so participants can join by using the link provided when registering. This is a limited-time online training, so make sure to register as soon as possible.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 (session runs all day) Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3bvW5nZ
Real estate investing REAL ESTATE INVESTING is hosting a free webinar about increasing income while reducing taxes and interest, so you have money to invest in real estate. Pay off mortgages, student loans or other amortized debt quicker. The webinar link for the session will be provided after registration.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 7-8 P.M. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3dnibdL
Legal matters for startups THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise is hosting a workshop that will provide an overview of a range of legal matters that entrepreneurs need to be aware of when starting a new company. Workshop topics will include different types of entity formations, contract basics, intellectual property considerations, licenses and regulations. After the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to sign up for a one-on-one consultation regarding their specific business through the CWE consulting program. This event may be held online.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/33MSoYm
How to triple your referrals CURTIS LEWSEY, co-author of “Appreciation Marketing – How to Achieve Greatness Through Gratitude” and one of the top referral trainers in the country, will be conducting this free live training. After years of time away from his family, a shift happened for Lewsey that changed his life. He will share how he went from over $100,000 in debt to growing two multimillion-dollar businesses in a three-year period.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 3-4 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2UzYarP
Student challenges VENTURE CAFÉ PROVIDENCE is holding a free, public mini-conference with students for in-depth conversations on the successes and challenges they face in and out of school. Throughout the evening, youths representing a variety of New England schools and education nonprofits will lead informational sessions on civic engagement, experiential learning, diversity and inclusion in academia, as well as educational leadership.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 3-8 P.M. Free. District Hall Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Business succession MANGATES IS HOLDING a workshop that will show participants the differences between succession planning and mere replacement planning. Understand the process of succession planning; recognize the importance of mentoring; learn to set goals using a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, or SWOT, analysis; draft a plan, assign responsibilities and establish monitoring systems; understand the importance of change management; learn to anticipate obstacles; know how to reevaluate goals and focus on progress; and recognize when success has been achieved.
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. $695-$995. The venue will be announced. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2QJuKGD
Federal contracting THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise is hosting a women’s contracting program, which makes attendees who own businesses eligible to compete for federal contracts set aside for the program. To be eligible for the women’s contracting program, your business must: be a small business; be at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens; have women manage day-to-day operations and also make long-term decisions.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 8:30-10:30 A.M. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2xM2gpg
Business case writing MANGATES IS HOSTING a one-day training course on business-case writing that wiexplain the principles of developing an effective business case within the context of an interactive course driven by a case study. This workshop will provide working knowledge of the principles of writing an effective, comprehensive and compelling business case. The course is driven by participation in a case study, promoting immediate workplace transference.
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. $695-$995. Regus - Providence Westminster Square, 10 Dorrance St., Suite 700, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3biT3Dq
Matchmaker for small businesses STONES RIVER EVENT MANAGEMENT is hosting its 2020 matchmaker event for small businesses, which is an opportunity for small businesses to meet with various resources. This two-day event provides small-business owners with the opportunity for networking and meeting with federal and state agencies, prime contractors, resource partners and other businesses. Registration includes the matchmaker preparation workshop and evening networking reception on April 8, and the breakfast, lunch and matchmaker opportunities on April 9.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2 P.M. TO THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 4 P.M. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2Jd2Uyi
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher Cassius Shuman at (401) 680-4884 or Shuman@PBN.com.
