Editor’s Choice
‘Made in Rhode Island’ premieres at Greenwich Odeum Feb. 22 UP-HILL PRODUCTIONS WILL host the red-carpet premiere of its pilot episode of “Made in Rhode Island,” a dark comedy about a liberal bisexual DJ living in Los Angeles who inherits a cigar lounge in Rhode Island. It’s “All in the Family” meets “Shameless,” set in the “Cheers” bar that was once run by Tony Soprano.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22, 7:30 P.M. $25. The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
www.uphillproductions.com
Building new relationships TWISTED NETWORKING will host a relationship-building networking event over lunch that is designed around four participant activities known as: tell us, show us, educate us and connect us. Twisted Networking wants to help you take your business, career or cause to the next level. There are no joining fees, no dues, no contracts; simply pay for your meal, tax and gratuity.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 11:45 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Aidan’s Pub, 5 John St., Bristol. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Training sessions STARKWEATHER & SHEPLEY Insurance Brokerage Inc. will host a training session to certify people in First Aid, CPR and automated external defibrillation as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This will certify attendees for two years in all three disciplines. The course is hands-on and interactive.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19, 1-4 P.M. $95. Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc., 60 Catamore Blvd., Training Room, East Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Learn to write a business plan THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will host a workshop that will provide an overview of writing a business plan, including discussing why you need to write a business plan; an overview of each section of a business plan; research and writing tips; and resources for help and support. Sessions with low enrollment may be canceled. CWE will notify you of class cancellations and changes.
THURSDAY, FEB. 20, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free/. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Digital design VENTURE CAFÉ PROVIDENCE will delve into the world of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotics and the “internet of things” at its maker lab demonstration. Join for talks on diversity in digital design, product development, AR/VR and immersive design. Explore the intersection between design-thinking and tech.
THURSDAY, FEB. 20, 4-8:30 P.M. Free. District Hall Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Enhancing your skills THE RHODE ISLAND SECTION of the American Society for Quality will host a dinner meeting that will include advice on enhancing your ability to make more rapid decisions, collaborate more effectively, take risks, set and implement strategies, deal with ambiguity, implement change and communicate. The Rhode Island Section of the ASQ provides opportunities for its members to gain knowledge and associations with other professionals in the Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts area.
THURSDAY, FEB. 20, 5:15-8 P.M. Emmily’s Family Style Restaurant, 103 Putnam Pike, Johnston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Green loan programs SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GREENHOUSE will host a networking and speaking program featuring the Capital Good Fund team, which will introduce their loan products and discuss how they are using loans and coaching to create change in Rhode Island. The nonprofit, which helps people fix their finances, will discuss their expanding green loan programs that allow for low- and moderate-income households to participate in fighting climate change.
THURSDAY, FEB. 20, 6-8 P.M. Free. Social Enterprise Greenhouse, 10 Davol Square, #Unit 100, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Centennial celebration THE GREATER NEWPORT CHAMBER of Commerce will be sharing news regarding its latest accomplishments along with plans for the upcoming centennial year at the OceanCliff Hotel & Resort. Network over complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar in a seaside setting, while kicking off the Chamber’s 100th year.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26, 5:30-8:30 P.M. Free. OceanCliff Hotel & Resort, 65 Ridge Road, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Continuous improvement TECH COLLECTIVE will host a workshop that will focus on the benefits and challenges of measuring Continuous Improvement initiatives. The forum will explain various metrics, measurements and key performance indicators that companies have used to manage and maintain support for their CI plans. Session attendees will have the opportunity to share what has worked, or not worked, for them.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Tech Collective, 188 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/measurements-metrics-and-management-oh-my-the-importance-of-kpis-tickets-89112212025?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Talk business fundamentals NAVIGANT CREDIT UNION, with participation by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Rhode Island Small Business Development Center, R.I. Commerce Corp., Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, Center for Women & Enterprise, and SCORE, will host two free small-business workshops. One is about business fundamentals and focuses on helping entrepreneurs understand the fundamentals of owning a business. The second one focuses on financial statements, such as a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.
THURSDAY, FEB. 27, 8:30 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Free. Navigant Credit Union, 693 Broad St., Central Falls. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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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.
