EDITOR’S CHOICE
Learn how to use Microsoft Teams TECH COLLECTIVE is hosting a webinar to explain how to use Microsoft Teams using an interactive demo. Participants will learn the nuances of the platform and how to collaborate more effectively. The webinar will feature Abby Hanson, a Microsoft Teams and secure-collaboration expert at Ingram Micro Cloud in North Dakota who has 17 years of Microsoft experience working for partners, Microsoft Corp. and now Ingram Micro.
TUESDAY, NOV. 10, 10:10-10:40 A.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rb.gy/cwb2db
Doing business with U.S. Navy THE NAVAL UNDERSEA Warfare Center Division Newport is hosting a virtual Industry Day series of webinars designed to explain and provide information and resources about how small businesses can engage in business with the U.S. Navy and Division Newport. The webinars, which will be networking opportunities with industry representatives, will be hosted in conjunction with the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Contract Management Association. Each day will cover different naval-related topics and systems, such as vehicles and defensive systems, undersea warfare electromagnetic systems, sensor and sonar systems, and corporate operations, among others. NUWC recommends signing into the webinar 20 minutes early to ensure connection to the webinar application.
OCT. 22-29, 1-3 P.M. Free. Online webinars. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rb.gy/nsrp1v
Adapt through an equity lens THE RHODE ISLAND STATE Council on the Arts is hosting a webinar to discuss how to pivot or adapt an art practice during the COVID-19 pandemic through an equity lens. Moderated by author, artist, activist and archivist Janaya Kizzie, panelists will include Lydia Pérez of Puerto Rican Institute for Arts and Advocacy, Jeannine Chartier of Arts Equity, Flavia Molea Baker of the R.I. Department of Education, and Silvermoon LaRose of the Tomaquag Museum. This interactive panel discussion will be hosted on Zoom.
MONDAY, OCT. 26, 10-11:30 A.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rb.gy/lmftjp
Business essentials THE SOUTH EASTERN ECONOMIC Development Corp. and Dedham Savings, in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, Town of Norwood Economic Development Committee and SCORE, are hosting a webinar to provide the fundamentals of planning, preparing for and financing a small business. The workshop is open to anyone currently in business, starting a business, or thinking about owning a business, as well as business assistance professionals who would like to learn more about SEED’s technical assistance programming. Attendees will be provided with a free business plan guide and other materials and will be introduced to free and confidential business-assistance resources available to them locally and regionally.
TUESDAY, OCT. 27, 10-11 A.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rb.gy/qdu9je
Marketing your products online THE WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER is hosting a webinar to explain how to best market your products online. Participants will learn how to craft a plan to drive online sales leading into the holiday shopping season, as well as be provided with marketing tips. April Keating, the founder of email marketing firm Cre8ve Content Co., will discuss how to plan for the holidays, how to execute your holiday plan and how to prepare for ongoing success after the holidays. Keating is an expert with Constant Contact products, a Master Certified Solution Partner, and a Constant Contact All Star Solution Provider.
TUESDAY, OCT. 27, 10-11 A.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rb.gy/h0vim2
Fundamentals of marketing THE RHODE ISLAND SMALL Business Development Center is hosting a webinar to review the fundamentals of marketing. Julie Loffredi, a counselor from the Small Business Development Center, will explain the basics of marketing. Loffredi’s presentation will cover a basic marketing overview; how to update your online presence and social media accounts to stay engaged with customers; how businesses are using email marketing to best communicate with their existing customers; taking steps to improve customer satisfaction for the long term; tools to boost virtual experiences; reviewing ways for customers to shop local online; understanding various marketing tools and platforms, including digital marketing; and tips for launching a marketing campaign to drive leads and sales.
THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rb.gy/lyo7ph
Get your biz in the media THE RHODE ISLAND SMALL Business Development Center is hosting a webinar to demonstrate how to promote a business using the news media. Julie Loffredi, a Small Business Development Center counselor, will show participants how to develop and implement a results-focused media strategy; understand the local media landscape and the basics of writing a press release; how to contact reporters; securing free media exposure; and measuring results. Loffredi will also explain how to best evaluate potential opportunities for free and paid media advertising to attract customers.
TUESDAY, NOV. 10, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rb.gy/j7kxha
LinkedIn training THE RHODE ISLAND SMALL Business Development Center is hosting a webinar to explain the best way to use LinkedIn to augment sales and marketing strategies. Amanda Basse, a Small Business Development Center counselor, will show participants how to maximize their use of LinkedIn as a source to find information and resources to include in their marketing toolkit.
THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rb.gy/ke7d6p
Improving your credit THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise is hosting a webinar to provide information and resources about improving credit scores. Participants will learn how to maintain a positive score and correct errors that might be included in a credit report in order to have the ability to make sound financial decisions.
TUESDAY, DEC. 15, 2-3:30 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3mTr4AN
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.
