EDITOR’S CHOICE
One SouthCoast Chamber to hold annual Apex Awards 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, 8 A.M. $50. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/6cpv8t22
Getting started THE RHODE ISLAND District of the U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a virtual workshop hosted by the Veteran Business Outreach Center of New England. The curriculum provides assistance to veterans and military spouses interested in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan.
SATURDAY, DEC. 9, 8:30 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/pjvjmwpu
Musical support TURNING POINT PRODUCTIONS CO. will hold a “Music Supports Our Heroes” Southern Rock Tribute Fundraiser Concert. The event will feature Vyntyge Skynyrd and The Peacheaters, tribute bands for Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers Band, respectively. Funds raised at the event will support the Wounded Warrior Project, a national organization that supports wounded military veterans.
SATURDAY, DEC. 9, 7:30-10:30 P.M. $36. Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/493u4z43
Workers’ comp roundtable talk THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a workers’ compensation roundtable discussion, led by specialists from FBinsure. The discussion will go over all aspects of workers’ compensation and will be offered in person and by Zoom. Meeting links will be provided upon registration.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13, 1 P.M. Free. Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce, 170 Dean St., Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/445c3chb
Holiday gathering MULTIPLE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE will hold a Holiday Business After Hours networking event, hosted by George’s of Galilee Restaurant. The Charlestown, Narragansett, North Kingstown and Southern Rhode Island chambers will hold the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet other business professionals in a relaxed setting. Door prizes, light appetizers and a cash bar will be offered.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13, 5-7 P.M. Free. George’s of Galilee Restaurant, 250 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/y2zpnf3s
Empower program 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 an ideal 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
Networking over coffee THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Morning Coffee networking event, hosted by the Animal Rescue League of Rhode Island. Local business professionals and entrepreneurs are invited to share what their company has to offer and make connections to help their business. The nonprofit is asking attendees to consider bringing a pet food item to donate to the pet food pantry.
THURSDAY, DEC. 14, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $15/nonmembers. Animal Rescue League of Rhode Island, 506B Curtis Corner Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/ywsaasdp
Power lunch ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Women’s Power Lunch, hosted by 222 Union Restaurant & Bar. The event will offer attendees a prix fixe menu and a group discussion. Attendees will also be offered a chance to enter a raffle by bringing a new unwrapped toy. The toys will be donated to Child and Family Services and will be distributed to children across the area.
FRIDAY, DEC. 15, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. 222 Union Restaurant & Bar, 222 Union St., New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/yvmemh25
Young professionals THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its monthly young professionals meeting, hosted by Rush Bowls. The Tri-Town Young Professional Forum provides an environment for building quality business relationships with like-minded professionals, enabling young professionals to leverage their expertise and the expertise of other members of the group to solve common business problems and build new partnerships.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 9-10 A.M. Free. Rush Bowls, 90 Copeland Drive, Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/44epyfrv
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 and will answer questions on the upcoming legislative session and any pressing matters impacting the state.
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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