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Northern R.I. Chamber to hold 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 have networking, food stations and signature cocktails, as well as a silent auction. Proceeds raised will benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
TUESDAY, DEC. 3, 5-8 P.M. $25/members; $60/nonmembers. Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Business growth SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold a workshop titled “Grow Your Business: Tying It All Together,” hosted by Providence Public Library. The workshop is designed to help owners who have been in business for a minimum of two years run their business more effectively and efficiently.
SATURDAY, NOV. 23, 9 A.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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House party PUMP HOUSE MUSIC WORKS, a local organization that supports live music in the community, will hold its second annual Fundraiser Auction. The event will feature food and drinks, live music, raffles and auctions. Proceeds raised will support the organization.
SATURDAY, NOV. 23, 4-7 P.M. $30. Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Knowing your market THE NEW ENGLAND Medical Innovation Center will hold a Medtech Leadership Program virtual class titled “Know Your Market.” Students will revisit market analysis tools to learn how to analyze the current market, assess the various market segments and pinpoint the most likely market entry point. Among the topics to be covered are market identification and research, market sizing, market validation and market segmentation.
MONDAY, NOV. 25, 6-8 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Throwing down CORE CYCLE.FITNESS.LAGREE will hold its 17th annual Thanks + Giving Turkey Throwdown event. Participants will take part in a boot camp workout followed by a 4-mile run/walk. Proceeds raised will support Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
THURSDAY, NOV. 28, 7:30 A.M. $50. CORE Cycle.Fitness.Lagree, 229 Waterman St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Safe at work THE RHODE ISLAND Manufacturers Association will hold an update on U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety regulations and workers’ compensation. Ed Conway from OSHA will discuss changes impacting manufacturers, followed by Billy Gross, vice president of underwriting at The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co., who will provide an overview of workers’ compensation. There will be a Q&A.
TUESDAY, DEC. 3, 8-10 A.M. Free/members; $40/nonmembers. New England Institute of Technology, Room S330, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Recognizing community THE SOUTH EASTERN Economic Development Corp. will hold its 42nd annual meeting, hosted by White’s of Westport. The event will celebrate SEED’s small-business clients’ success, the impactful work of its resource partners and the lending relationships that drive SEED’s efforts to strengthen the regional economy.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 5:30-8:30 P.M. $100. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Holiday giving THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will host its annual Holiday Gathering of Giving. The event will have food and offer networking opportunities. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a donation to support various community causes.
THURSDAY, DEC. 5, 5-7 P.M. Free/with donation; $10/general admission. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Content creation THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will host a workshop titled “Create 30 Days of Content In 1 Day.” This workshop will teach attendees how to create a month of content in one day to save time. Planning a month at a time helps keep posts looking cohesive and gives business owners more time to run their operation. Registration is required due to limited space.
TUESDAY, DEC. 10, 10-11 A.M. Free. Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Enriching endeavor THE EMPOWERMENT FACTORY, an enrichment nonprofit organization, will hold its annual meeting. The event will recognize local community leaders, as well as offer refreshments, a 50-50 raffle and other prizes.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Hope Artiste Village, 999 Main St., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
empowermentfactory.org/2024-annual-meeting
Honoring leaders ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its annual meeting and Apex and Brayton Awards breakfast ceremony, hosted by White’s of Westport. The event will celebrate businesspeople working together, as well as honor local leaders.
THURSDAY, DEC. 12, 8 A.M. $65. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/5yf5s89t
Woman of distinction THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a Woman of Distinction conversation, featuring Brenda Brock, founder of Farmaesthetics. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask Brock questions. There will also be networking and food.
THURSDAY, DEC. 12, 9-10:30 A.M. $15. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2ewcerhj
Digital trends THE RHODE ISLAND Small Business Development Center will hold a workshop titled “Marketing Mastery,” hosted by Innovate Newport. The event will look ahead to trends that can help your business get noticed in the digital market space.
TUESDAY, DEC. 17, 10-11 A.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/vw9trf9x
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