EDITOR’S CHOICE
Meeting the mayor THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will host a Quarterly Q&A virtual event, featuring Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell. Attendees will receive an update on what’s currently impacting the city and have the opportunity to ask the mayor questions. The city’s economic director, Bill Roth, will also be part of the event taking questions.
TUESDAY, AUG. 10, 10 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/5kzrs85x
Building new relationships THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a First Friday Coffee networking event, co-hosted by South County Habitat for Humanity and Seaworthy Coffee Roasters. The event is an opportunity for local business professionals to meet and build relationships with one another in a casual setting.
FRIDAY, AUG. 6, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. South County Habitat for Humanity, 1555 Shannock Road, Charlestown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/y2u9pmpb
Work across boundaries THE TRI-TOWN Chamber of Commerce’s Human Resources Council will hold a virtual workshop titled “Cultural Diversity: Working Across Boundaries.” The discussion will center around workplace diversity, considerations for managers and how to grow cultural awareness within your organization. Local corporate trainer Jen Vondenbrink will lead the discussion.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11, 8-9 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/d3hwjs6a
Establishing connections THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its virtual Chamber Café networking session. This event is designed for Chamber members to meet and make new connections, and to grow established business relationships. Attendees are encouraged to bring coffee and breakfast to their work or home office.
THURSDAY, AUG. 12, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/yjv8kxwx
Construction convention THE JLC LIVE Residential Construction show, which attracts thousands of builders, remodelers and crews from across New England, will return to Providence. The event showcases almost 200 building product manufacturers and six live manufacturer-led building clinics. Additionally, there will be 11 live building clinics and over 40 conference sessions, all led by nationally recognized experts who are available to sharpen both your business and your job site skills. The event is Providence’s first convention since March 2020.
THURSDAY, AUG. 12 THROUGH SATURDAY, AUG. 14, 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. $35/exhibit hall pass; $350/all-access package. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/cwbjn96t
Healthy planning CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC., along with the Center for Women & Enterprise, will hold an online meeting on how to plan for a healthy business. The workshop will help attendees convert an idea into a resource plan, understand how a business plan helps motivate stakeholders to support business ideas, and understand the importance of personal credit and a healthy relationship with lenders.
THURSDAY, AUG. 12, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/xvzf257h
Learn basics of trademarks THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “Trademark Basics.” The workshop will explore the different types of trademarks, including names, designs, logos and trade dress. It also will discuss strategies to perform a trademark search, strengthen descriptive marks, and layout the steps to file a trademark application and all fees associated with trademarks.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/pvyravb4
Growing your biz contacts THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a Yoga After Hours networking event as part of its Women in Business series. The yoga session will be led by Kate Ward of Innerlight Yoga, followed by a wine tasting and networking.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $15/members; $20/nonmembers. Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/56nzfa83
Adapt your marketing THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “How to Adapt Your Local Business Marketing.” The Chamber, along with Tom Canterino, founder and principal of LevelUp Digital Solutions, will discuss how to adapt your local business marketing to quickly attract and activate customers that still want your products and services, even in an unpredictable market.
THURSDAY, AUG. 19, 10-11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/4vrm7wdd
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.
THURSDAY, AUG. 19, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/je3j7jph
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher James Bessette at (401) 680-4838 or Research@PBN.com.
