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Providence Chamberwill hold annual meeting THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting. The meeting, titled “Fresh Chapters & New Horizons,” will spotlight Rhode Island’s changing civic and business landscape.
MONDAY, NOV. 20, 5-7 P.M. $100/person; $1,500/corporate table of eight. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Trade expansion THE JOHN F. CHAFEE Center for International Business at Bryant University will hold a breakfast event about training for Rhode Island exporters. The event will teach attendees how to apply for up to $30,000 in state trade expansion program funds and use them to start or expand exports. Fellow industry leaders will share their experiences in utilizing these funds.
TUESDAY, NOV. 14, 8-9 A.M. Free. Bryant University, Fisher Student Center, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Effective self-promotion THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a #IAmRemarkable workshop that will help attendees develop confidence and skills to promote oneself effectively. The workshop will share data and research regarding self-promotion and unconscious bias and go through the main exercise to help you articulate your achievements and practice self-promotion.
TUESDAY, NOV. 14, 2-3 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Building new relationships THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Breachway Grill. Local business professionals have an opportunity to meet and build business connections. In lieu of an entrance fee, attendees may bring a nonperishable food item or cash donation to support the Rhode Island Center Assisting Those In Need in Charlestown.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15, 5-7 P.M. Free. Breachway Grill, 1 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown.INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Chatting over coffee THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold an online workshop on how women in business can create an inclusive and supportive environment for their business, which includes internal and external stakeholders. The workshop will delve into parts that are needed to create an inclusive work and business environment, as well as discuss the necessary leadership and accountability practices to gauge the inclusive and equitable practices.
THURSDAY, NOV. 16, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Establishing connections ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by The Rookery and sponsored by BayCoast Bank. The event will provide an opportunity for members and nonmembers to mingle and build business relationships in an informal, relaxed business setting. These networking mixers are held monthly in partnership with member businesses and attract business professionals from many industries.
THURSDAY, NOV. 16, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. The Rookery, 2216 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Having a ball SOJOURNER HOUSE will host its 13th annual Masquerade Ball. The event will include an astrological-inspired cocktail hour, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and live performances. Sojourner House will sponsor a celestial-themed dessert contest and challenge the city’s best bakeries. Proceeds will go toward the organization, which supports those who have experienced domestic abuse.
FRIDAY, NOV. 17, 7-11 P.M. $125. Graduate Providence, 11 Dorrance St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/48eb8ebj
Growing support THE RHODE ISLAND Foundation will hold a workshop titled “Mapping your Board’s Network to Build Support for your Nonprofit.” This facilitation training will instruct nonprofit board members and/or development staff members how to help their boards identify their full social and professional connections, with the intent of growing their organization’s fundraising potential.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free. Rhode Island Foundation, 1 Union Station, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/3jjzssfd
Celebrating the holidays THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Holiday Open House, hosted by Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort. The event will feature various vendors showcasing local businesses, networking opportunities, food stations, cocktails and a silent auction. A portion of the event’s proceeds will support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
TUESDAY, DEC. 5, 5-8 P.M. $25/members; $50/nonmembers. Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Apex awards ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its annual Apex and Brayton Awards ceremony. The annual meeting is an opportunity to celebrate businesspeople working together for the future of the southeastern Massachusetts community.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13, 8 A.M. $50. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/u2ukxxvt
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