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Providence Chamber to hold Statehouse Legislative Reception THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual legislative reception at the R.I. Statehouse. The event will be an opportunity for Rhode Island business leaders to connect with their state legislators from the R.I. House and R.I. Senate as the new legislative year in the R.I. General Assembly approaches.
THURSDAY, JAN. 23, 4-6 P.M. Free. R.I. Statehouse, 82 Smith St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2rku7zah
Quick game THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by Ocean State Pickleball Club. The event will welcome local business leaders to meet and build connections with one another.
FRIDAY, JAN. 3, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Ocean State Pickleball Club, 360 South Pier Road, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Social schedule THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “Creating a Social Media Content Calendar.” The event will focus on making a schedule to keep social media content under control, as well as discuss business startup and preplanning, e-commerce, managing a business, marketing and sales.
MONDAY, JAN. 6, NOON TO 1 P.M. $50. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/yvzxncyy
Economic development THE RHODE ISLAND-Israel Collaborative and Blue Venture Rhode Island will hold a conference on the development of the blue economy between the state and the country. The conference will feature speakers from both Rhode Island and Israel who will showcase current approaches that offer both economic and ecological benefits. Key sectors such as green ports, defense, marinas, offshore wind turbines, and fisheries will be discussed, along with business opportunities for collaboration.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/42em669t
Time to mingle THE EAST BAY Chamber of Commerce will hold its Monthly Mingle networking event, hosted by Bramwell Fitness Training Center and Heart Center Yoga. The event is an informal social where businesspeople get together, exchange ideas and develop new relationships. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be offered.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 5:30-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Bramwell Fitness Training Center and Heart Center Yoga, 500 Wood St., Suite 115, Bristol. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Building new relationships THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Young Professionals will hold a networking event, hosted by Gooseneck Vineyards. The group welcomes young professionals to fun and successful relationship-building events at fellow Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce businesses. Light food, a cash bar and door prizes will be offered. The event is for those ages 21 and older.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $5. Gooseneck Vineyards, 1340 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/4h9m5xbr
Maximizing potential THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS Administration’s All Small Mentor-Protégé Program will hold a workshop titled “Maximize Your Potential.” The program will help offer business professionals a better understanding of the Mentor-Protégé Program and how it can be a catalyst for business growth and success in the government marketplace.
THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 1:30-3 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/tynmsmkk
Design time THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce and Wicked Social will hold a workshop titled “Canvas 101.” The event is perfect for beginners and those looking to sharpen their design skills to create social media posts, marketing materials and more.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15, 10-11 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/3ttmf4b5
Understanding your resources THE NORTH KINGSTOWN Chamber of Commerce and R.I. Commerce Corp. will hold a resources educational event. The event will offer local business owners assistance about what resources are available to aid their operations.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22, 8:30-10:30 A.M. Free. North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, 8045 Post Road, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/muexuznv
Annual meeting THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2025 annual meeting, hosted by OceanCliff. The Chamber will present its annual review and introduce new and renewing members of its board of directors. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be offered at the event.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22, 5:30-8 P.M. $50/members; $60/nonmembers. OceanCliff, 65 Ridge Road, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/436khe4w
Neuroscience discussion THE RHODE ISLAND Neuroscience Symposium, presented by the R.I. Life Science Hub, will spotlight the state’s neuroscience and neurotechnology ecosystem, fostering connections between scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders. The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, networking, pitch sessions and a discussion on clinical research.
TUESDAY, JAN. 28, 7:45 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Free. District Hall Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2s3dcyh2
Brewing up connections THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Networking Pop-up event, hosted by Narragansett Brewing Co. The event will bring together local business professionals and entrepreneurs in a casual setting. It will also offer $25 mystery bags for purchase, with proceeds supporting Feed RI to help fight food insecurity across the state.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 5-7 P.M. $20/members; $35/nonmembers. Narragansett Brewing Co., 271 Tockwotton St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/mr4y5bpk
(UPDATED: Location change of the Rhode Island Neuroscience Symposium to District Hall Providence.)
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