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Providence Chamber to hold 29th Worksite Health Awards
THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its 29th annual Worksite Health Awards Breakfast, hosted by the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick. The event will recognize Rhode Island businesses that are improving the quality of life for their employees with demonstrated commitment to healthy workplaces through policy, workplace culture and educational opportunities. Alexandra Drane, CEO of Archangels, will be the keynote speaker.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 7, 7:45-9:30 A.M. $30/person; $350/table of eight
Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/2ze22x32
Powering the future
THE UNITED WAY of Rhode Island Inc. will hold a career awareness and workforce development event, titled “Power the Future.” The event will allow local youths and their parents/guardians to learn more about industries of the future. It will feature engaging speakers, immersive and interactive experiences, and resources for the whole family.
SATURDAY, AUG. 19, 7:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. Free
R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/bdfc5896
Establishing connections
THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a Noontime Networking event, hosted by Old Colony YMCA – Taunton Branch. The event will offer attendees a light lunch while providing them a setting to build business connections. There will also be tours of the new YMCA building.
THURSDAY, AUG. 24, NOON. Free
Old Colony YMCA – Taunton Branch, 71 Cohannet St., Taunton.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/2hhvtbkn
All revved up
CUDDLES OF HOPE FOUNDATION will hold its Car and Bike Show. Various classic vehicles will be on display. All proceeds will support the nonprofit, which works to help comfort children in need.
SUNDAY, AUG. 27, 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Free
Governor Notte Park, 2 Governor Notte Parkway, North Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/2kdwtfzz
Business bash
ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its annual End of Summer Business After Hours bash, hosted by Servpro of Dartmouth-New Bedford. The event will provide complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres, as well as plenty of time for attendees to network and build business connections with one another.
THURSDAY, AUG. 31, 4:30-7 P.M. Free
Servpro of Dartmouth-New Bedford, 1476 Purchase St., New Bedford.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/5ajn3fsp
Building new relationships
THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by the World War II Foundation Global Education Center. The event will allow local business professionals to meet and build connections with one another. Registration is recommended.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 1, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers
World War II Foundation Global Education Center, 344 Main St., South Kingstown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/34vhf9rv
Tips to attain financial goals
THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold an online workshop titled “Money But Make it Fun.” The workshop is the first of a three-part series designed to help attendees gain financial clarity, save more, spend less of what isn’t serving them and invest intentionally. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how to meet financial goals by the end of the year. Other dates for the series are Sept. 12 and Sept. 14.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 7, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free Online.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/2p8dx8v2
Have a ‘blast’
SOUTHCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION will have its 19th annual “Summer’s Last Blast” fundraiser event. The event will feature seafood, hors d’oeuvres, hot food stations and live music. Proceeds will support the foundation’s efforts in providing financial contributions to local nonprofits.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 8, 5-9 P.M. $175
Weatherlow Farms, 845 Sodom Road, Westport.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/3jbs77se
Exploring opportunities
THE NATIONAL EXTENSION Association of Family & Consumer Sciences will hold its 2023 annual session, themed “Explore Oceans of Opportunities.” The event will offer attendees opportunities for mentorship, team building, innovative approaches to education, policy, systems and environmental change. Workshops and in-depth sessions will also be offered.
MONDAY, SEPT. 11, THROUGH THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, 8 A.M. $500/members; $650/nonmembers; $400/guests; $325/students
R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/4amu4u49
Help wanted
ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce, along with Lafrance Hospitality, MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center and the Bristol Workforce Board, will hold the SouthCoast Job Fair. The event will allow multiple local job seekers to meet with prospective employers looking to grow their workforces. Professional headshots will be offered for job seekers for free. Job seekers are encouraged to bring their resumes.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Free
Rachel’s Lakeside, 950 State Road, Dartmouth.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/ykppwebk
Raising funds
THE ANNUAL “Fall for Lucy’s Hearth” event will take place. The nonprofit’s signature fundraiser will help increase funding and support for one of Rhode Island’s only family homeless shelters. Tickets cost $135 for individuals and $250 for couples.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 14, 6-9 P.M. $135/individuals, $250/couples
Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/4d7xcvrk
Economic discussion
THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold an Economic Outlook Luncheon, hosted by Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort. The event will provide information on what the broader economy will look like, both locally and nationally. Curtis Dubay, a chief economist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will be the keynote speaker.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $50/members; $60/nonmembers
Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/28vsj6p5
