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Professional-development conference targets health, IT THE NEW ENGLAND chapter of the national Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society will hold a Rhode Island Telehealth and Cybersecurity Professional Development and Education Conference. The event will have various speakers and discussions on cybersecurity, health care and other topics to promote open dialogue regarding health care and information technology.
THURSDAY, AUG. 22, 8 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. $40/members; $80/nonmembers. Salve Regina University, 100 Ochre Point Ave., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/new-england-himss-rhode-island-telehealth-and-cybersecurity-professional-development-and-education-registration-64618508699?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Corporate travel talk MARCO FERNANDES, vice president of Sagres Vacations, will discuss ways businesses can incorporate a corporate and employee travel program. The presentation will include ways to recruit and hire employees with travel benefits, and how to reduce corporate travel costs. The discussion is part of SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce’s Friday Forum series.
FRIDAY, AUG. 16, 9-10 A.M. Free. SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce, 227 Union St., Mezzanine 2, New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/friday-forum-corporate-travel-with-marco-fernandes-496198
Branding workshop POLARIS MEP will hold a workshop titled, “Branding Minus the Mumbo Jumbo” as part of its Lunch & Learn series. Attendees will learn about companies using unique branding techniques to engage customers, participate in exercises to determine or reconfirm your company’s competitive advantage and why branding is bigger than a logo or a website. CEOs and marketing/sales personnel should attend.
TUESDAY, AUG. 20, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Free. Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org
Network with entrepreneurs NETWORKNITE BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS will hold a speed-networking event, in which business professionals will meet with other entrepreneurs face to face, one professional at a time, similar to a speed-dating format. Professionals from all industries are welcome.
TUESDAY, AUG. 20, 7 P.M. Free. O’Boy Restaurant, 333 Westminster St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=1000062440571430
Legal matters THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop offering a range of legal matters entrepreneurs need to be aware of when starting a new company. Topics will include different entity formations, contract basics, intellectual property considerations, licenses and regulations. Attendees will have the chance to learn about one-on-one consultations about their specific business.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 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/1376/Legal-Considerations-For-New-Business-Owners-CWE-RI-Aug-21
Meeting new professionals THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by The Pro’s Car Care Complex. The event is designed for business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and make connections in a relaxed setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards with them.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. The Pro’s Car Care Complex, 46 Chauncy St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/bah-the-pro-s-car-care-complex-networking-6201
Establishing connections THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Networking After Hours event, hosted by RE/MAX Flagship. The event will bring together members of the business community to meet and build relationships with one another.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; 10/nonmembers. RE/MAX Flagship, 140 Point Judith Road, Suite 23, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
srichamber.com
SBA services A WORKSHOP HELPING entrepreneurs understand what services are available through the U.S. Small Business Administration will be held by a local SBA team member. 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.
THURSDAY, AUG. 22, 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/1258/Exploring-Small-Business-Administration-SBA-Resources-CWE-RI-Aug-22
Learn about energy code NATIONAL GRID’S Energy Code Technical Support will hold an energy-code training session, showing techniques and materials that help meet the current energy code and result in high-performance residential buildings. Topics include envelope and building science, HVAC and indoor air quality, as well as program incentives.
THURSDAY, AUG. 22, 9:30 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M. Free. Arnold Lumber, 297 Main St., South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/free-residential-energy-code-training-at-arnold-lumber-in-wakefield-ri-tickets-63671018731?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Play nine, then dine THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its 9 & Dine with the Chamber golf event. In addition to nine holes of golf, the event will include dinner, drinks and snacks. Golfers can sign up individually, in pairs, as a threesome or foursome.
THURSDAY, AUG. 22, 4:30 P.M. $75/golfer. Norton Country Club, 188 Oak St., Norton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/9-dine-with-the-chamber-6223
Sharing ideas THE BRISTOL COUNTY Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours event, hosted by Battleship Cove. The event will allow business professionals to meet and share ideas with one another.
THURSDAY, AUG. 22, 5-7 P.M. Free. Fall River Carousel at Battleship Cove, 5 Water St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bristolcountychamber.org
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.
