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Providence Chamber to host networking event at Plant City THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will host a chat/connect/collaborate networking event at Plant City. Attendees can explore the food hall’s four vegan restaurants, marketplace and community center while connecting with and meeting new people in a casual and fun environment.TUESDAY, JAN. 7, 7:30-9 A.M. Free; registration required. Plant City, Double Zero Restaurant, 334 South Water St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
providencechamber.com/events/details/p2p60-chat-connect-collaborate-on-the-road-at-plant-city-824?calendarMonth=2020-01-01
Sharing your business ideas CIGARS AFTER HOURS is hosting an after-hours business networking event in which business owners can connect in a relaxed setting. The event allows attendees to share ideas and leads, develop business relationships and help others who are looking for advice on business-related topics. Non-cigar smokers are encouraged to attend.
MONDAY, JAN. 6, 5:30-8:30 P.M. $15. White Ash Cigar Lounge, 413 Central Ave., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cigarnetworking.com/product/cigars-after-hours-business-networking-monday-january-6th
Developing networks THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a discussion led by John Bates, the Job-Guy, who has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and job seekers to define and present personal brands, identify new career directions and develop professional networks to generate leads. Bates will lead a discussion on two concepts: developing mutually beneficial networks and the strength of weak ties.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 9-10 A.M.Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/young-professional-forum-building-leveraging-professional-networks-6277
Fundraising presentation THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING Professionals Rhode Island Chapter will host a presentation about fundraising and marketing research for knowing the odds that prospects will say yes. It will be presented by H. Valerie Au, assistant vice chancellor of advancement services at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, who implemented systems and processes to build up the prospecting and operation capacity of the school’s advancement team.
FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 8-10 A.M.$25/members; $45/nonmembers. United Way of Rhode Island, 50 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
community.afpglobal.org/afprhodeisland/events/recentcommunityeventsdashboard
Building leadership THE RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY for Human Resource Management will be hosting a discussion about the key architectural elements of successful leadership-development programs, and how a small company with only a few leaders can leverage the common traits of leadership development across different businesses and industries to build a sustainable leadership-development program. This event is presented in partnership with the Leadership Partnership of Rhode Island.
TUESDAY, JAN. 14, 7:30-9:30 A.M. Free/members; $20/nonmembers. New England Institute of Technology, One New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rishrm.wildapricot.org/event-3667699
Improve your bottom line POLARIS MEP WILL host a presentation for companies and their personnel that outlines how to make the manufacturing process more efficient, improve quality, and create marketing and sales strategies that generate growth. Anyone who works in the making or manufacturing of components, parts, products or goods is encouraged to attend.
TUESDAY, JAN. 14, 8-9:30 A.M. Free; registration required. Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/partnering-with-polaris-mep-to-improve-your-bottom-line-011420
Point-in-time count training THE RHODE ISLAND Coalition for the Homeless is training volunteers to participate in Rhode Island’s annual “Point-in-Time Count,” which takes place throughout the state in late January. Rhode Island conducts an annual count of people experiencing homelessness during the last 10 days of January to enumerate people who appear to be living in places not meant for human habitation.
TUESDAY, JAN. 14, 6 P.M. Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless, 1070 Main St., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/point-in-time-count-volunteer-training-tickets-86346307129?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Tools and tips for startups R.I. COMMERCE CORP. will host a workshop to discuss the topic of startup assistance that is designed to assess the feasibility of your business idea and provide you with the tools and tips that are needed to plan for entrepreneurship. Speakers include Manuel Batlle, Rhode Island Small Business Development Center’s Providence Metro regional director; Michael Goldberg; and Kristen Cordeiro of the R.I. Secretary of State’s Office.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15, 8:30-10:30 A.M. Free. R.I. Commerce Corp., 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
risbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=20400001
What to know to sell your biz THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will host a free workshop, presented by Everett A. Petronio Jr. and certified public accountant Judith Hetherman, which will help you navigate the process of selling your small business. The workshop covers the steps to prepare your business for sale; negotiating the sale; seller financing; post-sale considerations; and the role of professional advisers.
THURSDAY, JAN. 16, 8-10 A.M. Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 402, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/considering-selling-your-small-business-tips-from-a-lawyer-an-accountant-tickets-86590002027
Challenge yourself THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE, a two-day workshop held by the Tech Collective, will leave you with the perspective and tool sets to become a more intentional, exemplary leader. The Leadership Challenge is facilitated by Tim Hebert, founder and CEO of Trilix and former CEO of Atrion.
TUESDAY, JAN. 28, TO WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.$300/members; $600/nonmembers. Tech Collective, 188 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/the-leadership-challenge-workshop-tickets-62319220466?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher Cassius Shuman at (401) 680-4884 or Research@PBN.com.
