EDITOR’S CHOICE
Honoring philanthropy THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING Professionals Rhode Island chapter will hold its National Philanthropy Day breakfast. The event will give recognition to more than 100 partners in philanthropy by nonprofit organizations who want to honor outstanding volunteers and donors. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for the event.
FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 8-10 A.M. $65. Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
community.afpglobal.org/afprhodeisland/home
Discuss new startup ideas SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GREENHOUSE will host a breakfast event that will highlight startup ideas and organizations in the aging and longevity space within Rhode Island. There will be guest speakers offering a look at approaches to empower older adults. There will also be networking opportunities. Light refreshments will be provided.
FRIDAY, NOV. 22, 8-9:30 A.M. Free. Social Enterprise Greenhouse, 10 Davol Square, Suite 100, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/aginglongevity-networking-breakfast-tickets-73100636973?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Connect with entrepreneurs COLAB WILL HOST a coworking event in which attendees can connect with other entrepreneurs and small-business owners in a casual setting. Attendees will also have a chance to experience wine tasting and are encouraged to bring business cards.
FRIDAY, NOV. 22, NOON TO 5 P.M. Free. CoLab, 2206 Broad St., Cranston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/networking-open-coworking-day-tickets-79707197373?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Getting to know artists, makers THE NARRAGANSETT BREWING CO. will hold a Made On Honor Market event, in which more than 100 local small businesses, makers and artists will offer goods for purchase over the two-day event. Food and alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase.
SATURDAY, NOV. 23, AND SUNDAY, NOV. 24, NOON TO 6 P.M. Free. WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
narragansettbeer.com/made-on-honor-market
Financial capability THE RHODE ISLAND Jump$tart Coalition and the Rhode Island Council for Economic Education will hold the sixth annual Financial Capability Conference. The event will feature various workshops and panel discussions designed to meet personal-finance educational needs for both students and adults. There will also be free professional-development workshop opportunities for educators scheduled throughout the day. Teachers, social-service providers, veterans, librarians and parents are encouraged to attend.
SATURDAY, NOV. 23, 7:30 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Free. Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-financial-capability-conference-tickets-68751167593?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Tasting brews, raising funds THE VARNUM CONTINENTALS will hold its 10th annual Life. Liberty. Beer. fundraiser. Beers from various local breweries will be offered to attendees. Food and museum tours will also be available. Must be 21 or older to attend. All proceeds will support the Varnum Continentals.
SATURDAY, NOV. 23, 6-9 P.M. $30. Varnum Memorial Armory, 6 Main St., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
varnumcontinentals.org/beer
Networking on the roof AFTER HOURS NETWORKING will hold an event inviting local business professionals and entrepreneurs to connect with one another in a relaxed setting. Mingle with local business individuals and influencers from a multitude of industries. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
TUESDAY, NOV. 26, 5:30-8:30 P.M. $12. Mare Rooftop, 229 Waterman St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/after-hours-networking-at-mare-rooftop-tickets-79978125727?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Walking it off ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL will hold its annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K/1.5-Mile Run/Walk. The event will take runners and walkers through the neighborhoods surrounding St. Luke’s School and Parish. There will be raffle prizes and a post-race party. Proceeds will support the school and its operations.
SATURDAY, NOV. 30, 10 A.M. $20/adults; $12/children ages 14 and younger. St. Luke’s School, 10 Waldron Ave., Barrington. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
stlukesri.org/trotoffyourturkey
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. Four one-hour group sessions will be held over two days.
MONDAY, DEC. 2, 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, DEC. 3, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/trex-i-networking-group-12-02-2019-6012
Customer retention THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce and Score RI will hold a seminar titled “Customer Retention – 3 Things You Need to Know.” Attendees will learn methods on how businesses can retain customers, particularly in competitive environments. Score counselor and consultant Bob Salvas will lead the discussion.
TUESDAY, DEC. 3, 9-10:30 A.M. Free. Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 402, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.nrichamber.com/events/CUSTOMER-RETENTION-3-Things-You-Need-to-Know-2115/details
Learning aboutSBA resources A U.S. SMALL BUSINESS Administration team member will hold a workshop to help entrepreneurs understand what services are available through the SBA to start a business. The presentation will cover the SBA Resource Partner Network, information on access to capital, international trade and exporting assistance, contracting certification programs, and emergency preparedness and disaster assistance loans.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 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/1418/Exploring-U-S-Small-Business-Administration-SBA-Resources-CWE-RI-Nov-20
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher James Bessette at (401) 680-4838 or Research@PBN.com.
