EDITOR’S CHOICE
Providence Chamber to hold conversation with Smiley THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a conversation event with Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley. Attendees are invited to join the mayor to learn more about his priorities for the city in his first term. Find out more about the team he has assembled and the opportunities to work collectively for a better city that is more responsive to the needs of its residents, visitors and businesses.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/41xPG50
Getting started THE SOUTH EASTERN Economic Development Corp., along with the Sharon & Crescent United Credit Union, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, will hold a workshop in which participants will learn the fundamentals of planning, preparing for and financing a small business. The workshop is open to anyone currently in business, starting a business or thinking about someday owning a business.
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 10 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3KJQZaH
Keep on truckin’ THE RHODE ISLAND Community Food Bank will hold its annual “Truck Stop: A Festival of Street Eats” fundraiser. Attendees will enjoy a night of tastings from more than 20 gourmet food trucks while supporting programs that provide food to Rhode Island’s hungry. The food bank hopes to raise $200,000 from the event, which will help the organization continue to provide Rhode Islanders in need of food.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 5:30-8 P.M. $85. Rhode Island Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3nWpeV1
Meeting over coffee THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by Lennon Insurance Agency LLC. The event will bring together local business professionals and entrepreneurs in a relaxed setting. Coffee will be served.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Lennon Insurance Agency LLC, 179 Main St., South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3MgUgAo
Housing support HOUSING NETWORK of Rhode Island will hold its annual meeting. The event will celebrate the organization’s accomplishments while continuing its work to expand the state’s supply of affordable homes. The event will also recognize seven individuals and institutions for their efforts in supporting housing. Advanced registration is required.
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 5-7:30 P.M. $60. Providence G, 100 Dorrance St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3JXkS7a
Talking politics ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its 2023 Legislative Luncheon, hosted by Rachel’s Lakeside. Sen. Michael Rodrigues and Reps. Tony Cabral, Carole Fiola, Paul Schmid, Steve Howitt and Pat Haddad will be part of the panel discussing issues impacting southeastern Massachusetts.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 11:30 A.M. $50/members; $65/nonmembers. Rachel’s Lakeside, 950 State Road, Dartmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3VSVC7F
Business assistance SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold a virtual open house in which business owners can ask Score volunteers about starting a business, validating a business idea, how to solve problems and if mentoring is right for you.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 4 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3KfuThk
Establishing connections THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold an Emerging Leaders Networking Pop-Up event, hosted by Revival Brewing & Lost Valley Pizza. The event will invite local business leaders to meet and create new connections.
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 5-7 P.M. $20/members; $35/nonmembers. Revival Brewing & Lost Valley Pizza, 50 Sims Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3nRb2N0
Building up ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its Business Builders Breakfast event, hosted by HealthFirst Family Care Center Inc. This event provides Chamber members and guests an opportunity to increase access to leads and encourage professional relationships. Breakfast will be served.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 8:30-10 A.M. $15. HealthFirst Family Care Center Inc., 387 Quarry St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/40gxtIJ
Sailing away THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce, along with the North Kingstown, Narragansett, Charlestown, East Greenwich and Ocean Community chambers, will hold a Lighthouse Cruise on Narragansett Bay. The cruise will go past 10 Rhode Island lighthouses, 10 islands and around Newport Harbor. There will be networking opportunities, a cash bar and a snack bar.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 5-7:30 P.M. $30/members; $35/nonmembers. Rhode Island Bay Cruises, 1347 Quonset Road, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/42E9l4m
Growth opportunities GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 Small Businesses Rhode Island is seeking applications for its fall cohort. The initiative is designed for business owners who have a business poised for growth. The program looks for applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their community. Deadline to apply for the cohort is June 15.
MONDAY, SEPT. 11, THROUGH WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13. Free. Community College of Rhode Island, 400 East Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
ccri.edu/10ksb
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