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Northern R.I. Chamber to hold 31st annual Celebration event THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its 31st annual Celebration event, hosted by Kirkbrae Country Club. The dinner event will feature opportunities for local business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet with one another. Also, the event will recognize two individuals with the Barbara C. Burlingame and the Ben G. Mondor awards.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 5:30-8 P.M. $100/members; $150/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3gd4vVt
Starting Instagram THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a virtual workshop titled “Instagram for Beginners.” The workshop will cover basic navigation of the social media platform, how to post effectively on Instagram and how to schedule your posts on Instagram for free. There will also be a Q&A session after the workshop. Business owners, marketing professionals, marketing managers, social media managers, social media specialists, executive directors, recruiters and entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend.
FRIDAY, FEB. 18, 9-10 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3IY2Aka
Legal matters THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a virtual workshop titled “Legal Considerations for New Business Owners.” The workshop will cover a range of legal matters that entrepreneurs need to be aware of when starting a company. Workshop topics will include types of entity formations, contract basics, intellectual property considerations, and licenses and regulations. C. Alexander Chiulli, a partner for Barton Gilman LLP, will present the workshop.
TUESDAY, FEB. 22, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3ISTkNT
Feeling blue THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold an economic update breakfast event titled “The Future of the Region’s Blue Economy.” The event will discuss how the University of Rhode Island and the state are supporting blue technology firms and how potential funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration might benefit Rhode Island’s blue-tech community. URI President Marc B. Parlange and R.I. Commerce Corp. Secretary Stefan Pryor will speak at the event.
THURSDAY, FEB. 24, 8-9:30 A.M. $35/members; $45/nonmembers. Wyndham Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Gjl78G
Mixing it up THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with other local chambers of commerce, will hold a virtual Multi-Chamber Mega Mix networking event. The event will include representatives from the Cape Cod Canal Region, Cranberry Country, Metro South, Nantucket, One SouthCoast, Plymouth, Taunton, Tri-Town and United Regional chambers of commerce. This event is designed to help you meet new people and get the word out about your business, all from your home or office. Games and prizes will also be part of the event.
THURSDAY, FEB. 24, 5-6:30 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3upZ3GX
Expand your customer base THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Leads Lunch event, hosted by the New England Institute of Technology. The event will bring together business professionals and entrepreneurs to build new relationships and expand customer bases. Attendees are encouraged to share their “60-second commercial” to help others better understand what they do, what they have to offer and who they need to meet. Lunch will also be served at the event.
FRIDAY, FEB. 25, NOON TO 1 P.M. $10/members; $25/nonmembers. New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3HoenrA
Seeking workers ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce, in partnership with Lifestream, Lafrance Hospitality, the MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center and the Bristol Workforce Board, will present the 2022 SouthCoast Job Fair. The fair will showcase more than 100 of the area’s businesses and firms looking to build on their respective workforces. Attendees are encouraged to dress for interviews and bring resumes. Professional headshots are taken and provided for free.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Free. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3ui67W9
Resources for success THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a virtual workshop, partnered with the R.I. Office of the Secretary of State, to help your business succeed. Attendees will explore the Rhode Island Business Data Hub, Business Assistant, and go over welcome packets, maintenance resources, business planning and support resources, and one-on-one assistance options. Kristen Cordeiro, the office’s deputy director of business services, will lead the workshop.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 10:30-11:30 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3ug8oB8
Financial coaching HARBORONE BANK will hold a virtual workshop titled “Financial Coaching: Train the Trainer” as part of its HarborOne U series. The webinar is designed to provide community practitioners with basic financial coaching principles, practical tips and best practices to empower their clients to increase their financial capability. Participants will also come away with a deeper understanding of their own money choices, and best practices for money management and financial success. Claudia Cardozo, community development manager for HarborOne Bank, will lead the workshop.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 10 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3s8r7fl
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.
