EDITOR’S CHOICE
Ocean Inno Tech Fest to be held at WaterFire Arts Center THE OCEAN INNO Tech Fest will bring innovation from top global tech companies and present the latest technology from around the world. The event will include panel discussions, showcases and recruitment.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 5:30-9 P.M., AND SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 9 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. $45/early bird main event pass; $100/family package all access. WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/ocean-inno-tech-fest-registration-45387333737?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#tickets
Learn how to make a profit SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold a workshop, titled “Show Me the Money – Accounting for the Small Business,” which will discuss how making a profit in today’s world requires planning for and minimizing tax obligations. The workshop is the second in a two-part series.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 455-8005 or
pplref@provlib.org
Business plan basics CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop offering an overview of writing a business plan. The workshop will focus on why you need to write a business plan, tips on research and writing a plan, and resources for help and support.
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1152/Business-Plan-Basics-CWE-RI-Apr-22
Personal marketing BOB SALVAS, marketing consultant and certified counselor for SCORE Rhode Island, will lead a seminar on how to use a newer approach to marketing, from one-to-one communication to segmentation and business-relationship building. Coffee and breakfast will be served. Registration is required.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 8:30-10:30 A.M. Free. Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 402, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.nrichamber.com/events/Personal-Marketing-2047/details
Effective engagement PETER GEORGE, a public-speaking coach, will hold a seminar for account executives, managers and sales professionals highlighting skills on how to have more-effective customer engagement and develop a new culture of success.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. $349. Peter George Public Speaking Inc., 200 Midway Road, No. 165, Cranston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
petergeorgepublicspeaking.com
Architectural conference THE SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTURAL Historians will hold its 72nd annual International Conference. Architectural historians, architects, museum professionals and preservationists will gather to present new research on history of the built environment and explore the city’s architecture and landscape. There will also be 38 paper sessions, roundtable and panel discussions, and workshops.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 28. Prices vary for events. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
sah.org/2019
Driven or drawn? AWE WILL HOLD a discussion, titled “Making Choices – Are You Driven or Drawn?”, with two industry leaders on how their personal and professional changes allowed them to navigate fear, resistance and uncertainty, and create possibilities.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 8-9:30 A.M. Free. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
aweconnects.com/making-choices-are-you-driven-or-drawn
Talking business THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Coalition will hold its annual legislative reception, in which members of the business community from around Rhode Island can meet with elected officials to talk about issues and concerns in a relaxed setting. Hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary bar will be available at the event.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 4:30-7 P.M. $20. R.I. Statehouse, Library, 82 Smith St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.nrichamber.com/events/Legislative-Reception-4242019-2027/details
Exploring resources A MEMBER OF the R.I. Small Business Administration will lead a workshop to help entrepreneurs understand the various SBA programs and services that are available to help begin or grow your business. Among the items to be discussed include the SBA Loan Guarantee program, the 8(a) Business Development Program, the Technical Assistance Program and others.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1154/Exploring-Small-Business-Administration-SBA-Resources-CWE-RI-Apr-25
Meeting new professionals THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Dartmouth Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will hold its monthly networking event allowing attendees to share their issues, challenges and discoveries within the business community. Possible topics to be discussed include how to get grants, how to find first customers and how to find good advisers.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 4-5 P.M. Free. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 151 Martine St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (508) 999-8056 or
rwatkins@umassd.edu
Building biz relationships THE NEWPORT COUNTY Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Tiverton Casino Hotel. The event will allow local business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and gather in a relaxed setting.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Tiverton Casino Hotel, 777 Tiverton Casino Blvd., Tiverton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newportchamber.com/events/details/business-after-hours-tiverton-casino-hotel-4379
Integrating diversity TECH COLLECTIVE and Providence College will sponsor a panel discussion, titled “Integrating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Into Tech Product Design,” in which attendees will learn how to make diversity, equity and inclusion part of the product-design process.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Tech Collective, 188 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
amanda.roman@tech-collective.org
