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One SouthCoast Chamber to host annual Apex Awards ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its 135th annual meeting and Apex Awards ceremony. The 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. A breakfast buffet will be offered.
THURSDAY, DEC. 2, 7:30-10 A.M. $40. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3bx2QrH
Building new relationships THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its networking group in a forum setting in which business owners and entrepreneurs can build business relationships with one another. Three one-hour group sessions will be held over two days.
MONDAY, NOV. 29, 8-10 A.M., TUESDAY, NOV. 30, 9-10 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3kiB1rJ
Chamber Q&A THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its Quarterly Q&A session, featuring Rep. Carol A. Doherty, D-Taunton. Doherty will provide an update on happenings around the state and answer questions submitted by attendees. Questions are to be submitted in advance.
TUESDAY, NOV. 30, 9 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3o905T1
Discover your brand identity THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a multi-series workshop titled “Discovering Your Brand Identity.” The course will offer a deep dive into content development from brand identity, sales funnel strategy, writing techniques and core social media branding elements to create a strategic content calendar that drives sales into the future.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1, 5-6 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3BJSP53
Establishing connections THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Holiday Open House, hosted by Kirkbrae Country Club. The event will invite local business professionals to build connections. There will also be a silent auction, food and cocktails offered. Proceeds raised during the event will benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The event is for Chamber members only.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1, 5-8 P.M. $25. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3kav7ZP
Strategic goals THE RHODE ISLAND Small Business Development Center will hold a two-part workshop on strategic goals. The first part will help participants align their vision and strategies for their businesses for 2022. The second part will focus on creating a customized plan with daily actions to execute to realize goals. Amanda Basse, a marketing counselor for the development center, will lead the workshop.
THURSDAY, DEC. 2, AND THURSDAY, DEC. 16, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3odZyzv
Networking over coffee THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by the South County Art Association. The event will bring together local business professionals for the opportunity to meet and build connections. Coffee will be served.
FRIDAY, DEC. 3, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. South County Art Association, 2587 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown.INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3BR0qPh
Meet and mingle with members THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual Chamber Café event. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with other Chamber members in a relaxed setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own coffee and breakfast.
TUESDAY, DEC. 7, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3bIPXKT
Federal contracts THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program.” The workshop, presented by a member of the local Small Business Administration team, will explain the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Certification Program and how that certification can help small businesses grow.
THURSDAY, DEC. 9, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2YpYi3m
Holiday party ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its annual Business After Hours Holiday Party, hosted by White’s of Westport. The event will bring together business professionals from around the area and attendees will have the opportunity to build business connections with one another. Food and entertainment will be provided.
THURSDAY, DEC. 9, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3mN1LlD
Economic update THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold an Economic Update Luncheon event, hosted by Atlantic Resort at Wyndam Newport, titled “Rhode Island’s Economy: Recovery, Realignment and Federal Stimulus.” Michael DiBiase, CEO and president of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, will be the guest speaker offering updates on the state’s economic recovery and about the federal stimulus funds that it has received. Lunch will be served.
TUESDAY, DEC. 14, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $40/members; $45/nonmembers. Atlantic Resort at Wyndham Newport, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3qiQtrv
What’s trending THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a workshop on its annual review of digital trends and the exploration of social media and digital trends for the upcoming new year. Participants will learn about upcoming changes on social media platforms, trends that are important for local businesses and trends that will affect the future of social media marketing.
FRIDAY, DEC. 17, 8:30-10 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Cvc9Da
