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Local chambers of commerce to hold Lighthouse Cruise THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce, along with the North Kingstown, Narragansett, Charlestown, East Greenwich and Ocean Community chambers, will hold a Lighthouse Cruise on Narragansett Bay. The cruise will take attendees past 10 Rhode Island lighthouses, 10 islands and will finish with a tour of Newport Harbor. The cruise will offer networking opportunities, a cash bar and a snack bar.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 5-7:30 P.M. $30/members; $35/nonmembers. Rhode Island Bay Cruises, 1347 Quonset Road, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Talking politics ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its 2023 Legislative Luncheon, hosted by Rachel’s Lakeside. Sen. Michael Rodrigues and Reps. Tony Cabral, Carole Fiola, Paul Schmid, Steve Howitt and Pat Haddad will be part of the panel discussing issues impacting southeastern Massachusetts.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 11:30 A.M. $50/members; $65/nonmembers. Rachel’s Lakeside, 950 State Road, Dartmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3VSVC7F
Establishing connections THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold an Emerging Leaders Networking Pop-Up event, hosted by Revival Brewing & Lost Valley Pizza. The event will invite local business leaders to meet and create new connections.
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 5-7 P.M. $20/members; $35/nonmembers. Revival Brewing & Lost Valley Pizza, 50 Sims Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Getting started THE RHODE ISLAND Small Business Development Center will hold a workshop titled “The Right Foot,” hosted by Innovate Newport and in partnership with the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. The workshop will teach attendees how to start a business, including the step-by-step process of being an entrepreneur.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 8:30-11 A.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/3283vtjb
Understand real estate THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a gathering of local commercial real estate agents, lenders and investors. This is an opportunity for information sharing and meeting others working in commercial real estate. The event is slated to create a network to strengthen communication and increase awareness of available properties to help bolster economic development in Taunton.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 9-10 A.M. Free. Taunton High School, 50 Williams St., Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Beating cancer THE PARTNERSHIP TO REDUCE CANCER in Rhode Island will hold its Spring into Summer fundraiser. The event will be an evening on the beach with mocktails, a buffet, live music by The Driftwoods, raffles, and silent and live auctions. Proceeds will support the organization’s work in cancer prevention, screening and early detection, treatment and survivorship.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 6-10 P.M. $65. North Beach Club, 79 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Caring for families CHILD & FAMILY will hold its annual Townsend Luncheon in support of the organization’s programming. This year’s luncheon will highlight the important work of providing the continuum of care for the families the organization serves.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, NOON TO 2 P.M. $125. OceanCliff, 65 Ridge Road, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Networking after hours THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by MarineMax Wakefield. The event will bring together local business professionals in a relaxed setting to help build connections with one another. Beverages and light appetizers will be served.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. MarineMax Wakefield, 362 Pond St., South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/3cczhja2
Building new relationships ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by The Cove. This will be an opportunity for members and nonmembers to build relationships in a relaxed business setting. These monthly mixers are held in partnership with member businesses.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. The Cove, 392 Davol St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/yz3zy4sd
Summer sounds SOUTH COUNTY MUSEUM will hold its third annual Music at the Museum fundraiser. The event will feature various musical performances in support of the museum, which promotes the history of southern Rhode Island.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2-9 P.M. $20. South County Museum, 115 Strathmore St., Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/54hyuw58
Opportunity for growth GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 Small Businesses Rhode Island is seeking applications for its fall cohort. The initiative is designed for business owners who have a business poised for growth. The program looks for applicants who are passionate about their business and creating jobs. The deadline to apply is June 15.
MONDAY, SEPT. 11, THROUGH WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13. Free. Community College of Rhode Island, 400 East Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
ccri.edu/10ksb
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