EDITOR’S CHOICE
Northern R.I. Chamber to holdannual holiday open House THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Holiday Open House, hosted by Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort. The event will feature various vendors showcasing local businesses, networking opportunities, food stations, cocktails and a silent auction. A portion of the event’s proceeds will support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
TUESDAY, DEC. 5, 5-8 P.M. $25/members; $50/nonmembers
Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/3fcecxzd
Protecting against fraud THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a cybersecurity seminar. Experts will share with attendees how to deal with customers when fraud is involved and how to prevent it, as well as discuss applications that will help flag possible fraud. Preregistration is required.
TUESDAY, NOV. 28, 10-11 A.M. Free
Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2zjp7av6
Hearing from business women ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce’s resource council and diversity, equity and inclusion committee will hold a panel discussion featuring four local businesswomen. The panelists will discuss owning and operating businesses and what tactics they have applied to be successful in the community.
TUESDAY, NOV. 28, 11:30 A.M. $50/members; $65/nonmembers
Fall River Country Club, 4232 North Main St., Fall River.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/58cbafee
Building support THE RHODE ISLAND Foundation will hold a workshop titled “Mapping your Board’s Network to Build Support for your Nonprofit.” This facilitation training will instruct nonprofit board members and/or development staff members how to help their boards identify their full social and professional connections, with the intent of growing their organization’s fundraising potential.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free
Rhode Island Foundation, 1 Union Station, Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/3jjzssfd
Meeting over coffee THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by the South County Art Association. Along with meeting fellow business professionals, attendees will have the opportunity to browse and purchase items from the art association’s annual Holiday Pottery & Art Sale. Coffee will be served.
FRIDAY, DEC. 1, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers
South County Art Association, 2587 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/5n8ue83x
Feeling empowered THE EMPOWERMENT FACTORY, a Rhode Island nonprofit dedicated to helping children develop skills to lead happier, healthier, more empowered lives, will hold its annual meeting. The event will include art activities, refreshments and a 50/50 raffle, followed by a presentation of the organization’s 2023 achievements and recognition of local heroes who have contributed to the organization’s success this year. Proceeds raised from event sales will support the nonprofit.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free
Hope Artiste Village, 999 Main St., No. 707, Pawtucket.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/3e6aepdv
Game night THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its Holiday Party and Jenga Tournament. The event will allow attendees to network with fellow business professionals over a game of Jenga. A buffet and cash bar will be available. Prizes will be offered to winners of the Jenga tournament. Registration is due Nov. 30.
THURSDAY, DEC. 7, 5-8 P.M. $50
Harbor Lights, 150 Gray St., Warwick.
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Honoring community ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its annual Apex and Brayton Awards ceremony. The annual meeting is an opportunity to join other business and community leaders and celebrate businesspeople working together for the future of the southeastern Massachusetts community. The program also includes the election of the Chamber’s board of directors, recognition of outgoing board members and the presentation of the Brayton and Apex awards.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13, 7:30-9:30 A.M. $50
White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/6cpv8t22
Fostering partnerships THE NEW ENGLAND Medical Innovation Center will hold a program as part of its EMPOWER Networking Series. The event will bring together owners of minority- and women-owned business enterprises and presents a platform for professionals in these industries to connect, share knowledge and foster partnerships.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13, 5:30-8:30 P.M. Free
New England Medical Innovation Center, 150 Chestnut St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2yzdz74b
Meeting the speaker THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold an Eggs & Issues Breakfast event, hosted by Kirkbrae Country Club. House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, D-Warwick, will be the guest speaker.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $30/members; $50/nonmembers
Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/4cauh3yx
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