EDITOR’S CHOICE
Legal considerations for new business owners THE CENTER FOR Women & Enterprise will host a workshop that will cover a range of legal matters that entrepreneurs need to be aware of when starting a new company. It is intended to help you avoid common mistakes and employ preventative measures to protect and ensure the success of your business. Workshop topics will include different types of entity formations, contract basics, intellectual property considerations, and licenses and regulations.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1586/Legal-Considerations-for-New-Business-Owners-CWE-RI-Jan-15?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Build stronger relationships THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its TREX networking sessions, which are networking groups within the Chamber formed as a forum for businesses to utilize to build stronger relationships and grow their businesses.
MONDAY, JAN. 13, 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M., AND TUESDAY, JAN. 14, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/trex-i-networking-resource-group-6278
Exchanging biz referrals IT TAKES A VILLAGE will host a networking breakfast aimed at growing your business through referrals, while also sharing techniques and strategies. Share your 60-second elevator pitch and bring business cards.
TUESDAY, JAN. 14, 7:30-9:30 A.M. $5. Uno Pizzeria & Grill, Putnam Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rinetworking.com/event/tuesday-morning-coffee-and-business-referral-it-takes-a-village
Notary training THE R.I. DEPARTMENT OF STATE is now offering free notary public training for new and veteran notaries or anyone considering becoming a notary public. Training covers changes to the notarial law in Rhode Island, as well as notarial best practices.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15, 1-3 P.M. Free. R.I. Department of State, 148 West River St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/training-for-rhode-island-notaries-tickets-60765002759?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Discuss new energy codes ON BEHALF OF National Grid, CLEAResult will host a workshop on techniques and materials that architects, design engineers and builders can use to help meet the current residential energy code and result in high-performance building envelopes. The state has adopted new energy conservation codes for residential and commercial construction, renovations and repairs. These new codes went into full effect as of Nov. 1, 2019.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15, 2-6 P.M. Free; registration required. Iron Works, 697 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/free-event-new-ri-energy-code-update-building-science-at-iron-works-tickets-75017189433?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Protecting your coastal property THE COASTAL RESOURCES Management Council will host a coastal hazard application workshop to help applicants assess flooding, storm surge and erosion risk to coastal property, which is now a required part of the CRMC permitting process for many projects. The workshop is open to the public but targeted to consultants, engineers, municipal officials and staff, coastal property owners and anyone who submits CRMC Assent applications or is interested in the risks associated with coastal property.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15, 3:30 P.M. Free. Coastal Institute Auditorium, University of Rhode Island Bay Campus, 218 South Ferry Road, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/crmc-coastal-hazard-application-workshop-tickets-4633950270
Manage your equipment POLARIS MEP WILL host a presentation called “Total Productive Maintenance” to explain a system for managing capital equipment. Topics will include the keys to success; the five phases of total productive maintenance; overall equipment effectiveness; the importance of autonomous maintenance; 12 steps for TPM program implementation; and the importance of management involvement.
THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 8-9:30 A.M. Free; registration required. Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/tpm-011620
Noncompete agreements THE TRI-TOWN HUMAN Resources Council will host a discussion led by Tim Kenneally of Foley & Foley PC on noncompete agreements in Massachusetts and the new overtime exempt law that took effect in January.
THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 8-9:30 A.M. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/hr-council-meeting-non-compete-agreements-new-overtime-law-6310
Sharing new ideas VENTURE CAFE PROVIDENCE will hold its weekly gathering in which entrepreneurs, industry leaders, small businesses and researchers meet to share new ideas, learn from one another and launch new ventures. The event will feature experts in product development, content and marketing strategy.
THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 5-8 P.M. Free. District Hall Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/venture-cafe-thursday-gathering-at-district-hall-providence-tickets-83389406961?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Raise funds for real estate deals THE RHODE ISLAND Real Estate Investor Group will host a workshop led by Craig Picard, a graduate of Bryant University with a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in accounting. Picard will explain the private money techniques he used to raise $10 million in funds for his real estate investment business.
SATURDAY, JAN. 18, 9 A.M. TO NOON $30-$40. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/how-to-raise-money-for-real-estate-deals-tickets-83159838315?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Succession planning POLARIS MEP will host a presentation by Matthew Kerzner, a director in the Center Family Business Excellence Group at EisnerAmper in New York, who will explain the key elements of an effective succession plan, including when to transition out of a company, how to identify and groom a successor, and what to do if no successor exists.
TUESDAY, JAN. 22, 8-9:30 A.M. Free; registration required. Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/succession-planning-for-small-medium-sized-manufacturers
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher Cassius Shuman at (401) 680-4838 or Research@PBN.com.
