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Newport Chamber to welcome Raiola as part of speaker series THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a discussion as part of its Conversations with Women of Distinction series featuring Lisa Raiola, founder and president of food incubator Hope & Main in Warren. Following the brief conversation, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions while enjoying a continental breakfast.
THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 9-10:30 A.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Conference Hall, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Real estate roundtable THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Real Estate Roundtable Forum. This collective dialogue is open to anyone from the industry, including agents, mortgage brokers, attorneys, painters, contractors, developers, movers and marketers. Attendees can seek advice, share opinions and have the opportunity to discuss current industry issues.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Online. INFO & REGISTRATION:
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Job instructions POLARIS MEP will hold a workshop on job instruction as part of the organization’s Lunch & Learn series. This session will spotlight how job instruction supports faster onboarding, fewer errors and improved retention. Attendees will also practice this standardized training process while helping a local nonprofit.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free. Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Meet young professionals THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its quarterly Southern Rhode Island Young Professionals networking event at Boon Street Market. The event welcomes business professionals under 40 to mingle in a relaxed setting. Light food will be provided. A cash bar and door prizes will also be available. This is a 21-plus event.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $5. Boon Street Market, 145 Boon St., Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Morning coffee THE EAST GREENWICH CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its Morning Coffee networking event at Inspired Closets, providing attendees an opportunity to make connections in the community over coffee and tour the Inspired Closets showroom.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $15/nonmembers. Inspired Closets, 88 Main St., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Political discussion THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its Eggs & Issues Breakfast at the Kirkbrae Country Club, featuring a Q&A conversation with Wendy J. Schiller, professor of political science at Brown University who recently received the Barbara Sinclair Lecture Award. The award is presented annually to honor achievement in promoting understanding of the U.S. Congress and legislative politics.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $30/members; $50/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Stimulating innovation THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION’S Rhode Island District Office will hold a workshop titled “PRIME TIME: Building Stronger Businesses in Rhode Island.” The event will discuss the state of business in Rhode Island. This month’s topic will focus on stimulating technological innovation in the U.S. economy through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Marketing visibility THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop about how artificial intelligence is changing marketing visibility as part of its Lunch & Learn series. Attendees will learn why traditional search engine optimization strategies are breaking down and how AI is reshaping discovery and client decision-making; how to focus on the right clients; how to spot gaps in visibility; and when to use video and other media as multipliers.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Free/members; $40/nonmembers. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Expanding your circle ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its Business Builders Breakfast, hosted by Ground Floor Coffee. Meet, mingle and connect with local business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs in a relaxed setting to exchange ideas and gain valuable leads; discover new ways to grow your business through local connections and shared insights; and build lasting relationships that support professional growth and regional collaboration. Bring business cards. Coffee will be served. Registration is required.
TUESDAY, NOV. 18, 8:30-10 A.M. $15. Ground Floor Coffee, 61 Merrills Wharf, New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Celebrate creativity THE NORTH KINGSTOWN Chamber of Commerce will hold an Engaging Evening at the Wickford Art Association. Attendees can immerse themselves in art, connect with fellow art enthusiasts and experience inspiring works from local artists, while engaging in conversation, encountering unique perspectives and celebrating creativity.
TUESDAY, NOV. 18, 5-7 P.M. $10/members; $15/nonmembers. Wickford Art Association, 36 Beach St., North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Building connections THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Coffee & Conversation networking event, hosted by TMLP Online. The event will help attendees connect with fellow business professionals, as well as to learn more about TMLP’s services and build meaningful relationships in the community.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19, 9-10 A.M. Free. TMLP Online, 55 Weir St., Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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