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Northern R.I. Chamber celebrates year of Women’s Business Council THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual one-year anniversary celebration of the Women’s Business Council. A panel discussion will take place, featuring Kristen Adamo, Katje Afonseca, Sandra J. Pattie and Maria Rivera.
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 4-5 P.M. $25/members; $35/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
https://bit.ly/3cfjEDk
Connect and collaborate THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly peer-to-peer connections event. Attendees will spend an hour connecting and collaborating with people they might not otherwise have had the chance to get to know in a casual and fun way.
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 8:30 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
providencechamber.com/events/details/virtual-peer-to-peer-60-chat-connect-collaborate-956?calendarMonth=2021-03-01
Growing with Google THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop on how businesses can learn best practices for how to market their operations on Google. Attendees will learn how to analyze trends about how customers engage with their business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cwewbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/976662
Energy efficiency THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “National Grid Energy Saving Solutions for Businesses” as part of the Chamber’s Ask the Expert Series. Attendees will learn about National Grid’s energy efficiency programs and how they can help businesses manage and lower electricity and gas bills. Vin Graziano, president of RISE Engineering, and Andrea Moshier, program manager of community solutions with National Grid, will lead the discussion.
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 9-10 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newportchamber.com/events/details/ask-the-expert-series-national-grid-energy-saving-solutions-for-businesses-5836?calendarMonth=2021-03-01
Meeting the mayor ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a virtual town hall event featuring Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan as the keynote speaker. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask Coogan questions.
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 10-11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.onesouthcoast.com/events/details/one-southcoast-chamber-virtual-town-hall-498212
Instagram marketing THE RHODE ISLAND Small Business Development Center will hold a workshop for business owners and marketing personnel on how to better connect with the public through Instagram. Attendees will learn how to use Instagram to reach new customers, grow their audience and engage with existing customers.
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
http://www.risbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=70410019
Getting certified THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a panel discussion about the potential benefits, eligibility criteria and ways to obtain certifications for various small businesses. Panelists representing the U.S. Small Business Administration; the R.I. Department of Administration Office of Diversity, Equity and Opportunity; the Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center; and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council will be part of the discussion. A Q&A session will follow.
FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cwewbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/976649
Pitch your business RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS Networking will hold a virtual LEADS lunch event, hosted by the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce. Attendees will present their 60-second pitch to help others learn what they do, what they have to offer and who they wish to meet. The event will also help connect attendees with potential customers and referral sources.
FRIDAY, MARCH 26, NOON TO 1 P.M. $5. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rinetworking.com/event/virtual-leads-lunch-fri-mar-26
Rethinking your strategy THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop, titled “Converting the Normal Into Remarkable,” as part of the Chamber’s TuneUp Tuesday series. Attendees will learn about how to rethink their marketing strategies for their businesses. The moderated session includes a series of proprietary videos and a Q&A session.
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 8-9 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
centralrichamber.com/events/17068/tuneup-tuesday---converting-the-normal-into-remarkable--plus-bonus-video-on-aligning-your-sales-with-marketing
Expanding your network NETWORKNITE WILL HOST a virtual speed networking event, in which attendees can meet accomplished businesspeople one person at a time. Attendees will have a host to assist them with anything or anyone, be able to privately chat with a new guest every seven to eight minutes and select those whom you would like to connect with.
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 7 P.M. $21. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION: e
ventbrite.com/e/providence-virtual-speed-networking-networknite-business-connections-tickets-141572983605?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Building up your business ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a business builders breakfast, hosted by Scottie’s Pub. This event will provide an early-morning opportunity to increase your access to leads, build your book of business and encourage meaningful professional relationships. Breakfast will be served. A 100-person maximum capacity and all health guidelines will be strictly enforced.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $15. Scottie’s Pub, 202 Pleasant St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.onesouthcoast.com/events/details/one-southcoast-chamber-southcoast-business-builders-breakfast-networking-event-498214
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