EDITOR'S CHOICE
Matos, Tanner to speak at NRI Chamber event SABINA MATOS, R.I. lieutenant governor, and Elizabeth M. Tanner, director of the R.I. Department of Business Regulation, will be speakers at the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs & Issues Breakfast event. Matos and Tanner will discuss multiple matters regarding the state and business.
THURSDAY, OCT. 7, 7:45-9:15 A.M. $25/members; $35/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2VIA82y
Rescuing south coast MASS. SEN. MICHAEL RODRIGUES, D-Plymouth, will be the keynote speaker at One SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce’s Virtual Town Hall on Government Affairs. Rodrigues will talk about the budget for the commonwealth of Massachusetts, vaccinations and plans for the American Rescue Plan Act funds.
FRIDAY, OCT. 1, 9 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2WKNLyx
Building new relationships THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its networking group in a forum setting in which business owners and entrepreneurs can build business relationships with one another. Four one-hour group sessions will be held over two days.
MONDAY, OCT. 4, 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, OCT. 5, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3kdt9rZ
Marketing secret sauce THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “The Secret Sauce: Pinterest Marketing Strategy.” During the workshop, part of a five-part series, attendees will learn the secret sauce to marketing and branding, as well as how to build relationships with customers, create awareness and strengthen brand equity. Attendees will learn why Pinterest is important and how to repurpose engaging content from Instagram.
MONDAY, OCT. 4, 5-6 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/399mbOh
Small biz summit SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold its third annual Women’s Small Business Summit, hosted by Kirkbrae Country Club. The summit’s theme for this year’s event is “Embrace, Engage & Flourish.” Attendees will have the opportunity to learn and network with fellow business professionals and build connections with one another.
TUESDAY, OCT. 5, 4:30-7:30 P.M. $40. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Collaborating with members THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual Chamber Café event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with other Chamber members in a relaxed setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own coffee and breakfast.
THURSDAY, OCT. 7, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3hCTQ7M
Talking real estate THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Real Estate Industry Round Table discussion on all aspects of real estate with other industry professionals. Agents, mortgage brokers, attorneys, painters, inspectors, contractors and marketers are encouraged to participate in the discussion.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13, 2-3 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Cj1z2q
Fall River business FALL RIVER Mayor Paul Coogan will deliver his State of Business address during an event hosted by One SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce at McGovern’s Family Restaurant. Coogan will detail past accomplishments, goals, planned policies and objectives for the city and its developing business community.
THURSDAY, OCT. 14, 7:30-9:30 A.M. $40. McGovern’s Family Restaurant, 310 Shove St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Understanding pay equity law THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold an HR Roundtable discussion titled “The New Pay Equity Law: What Employers and HR Professionals Need to Know!” Michael A. Gamboli, partner with Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP, and Joshua D. Xavier, associate with the firm, will discuss the new state law geared toward ensuring pay equity and what employers need to know and do before the law becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2023.
THURSDAY, OCT. 14, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2Xv73sn
Exploring resources THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop on how entrepreneurs can better understand programs and services that are offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration that can help a person’s business grow. Topics to be discussed are the SBA Resource Partner Network, access to capital, loans for emergency preparedness and disaster assistance, and assistance on international trade and exporting.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2XmJLoc
Life hacks THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “September Is The New January! Organizing Life Hacks To Refresh Your Fall.” The presentation will offer the five best techniques for getting your space and time organized.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3CbOI2f
A new cohort GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 Small Businesses is prepping for its winter cohort for Rhode Island small businesses. The program provides business education, support services and pathways to capital for entrepreneurs. Small-business owners from any industry can apply for the three-month course. Applications for the winter cohort are due Oct. 1.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12, 2022, THROUGH THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022, 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Community College of Rhode Island, 400 East Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
10ksbapply.com