EDITOR’S CHOICE
Providence library to hold business planning workshop THE PROVIDENCE PUBLIC Library will hold a workshop as part of its Small Business Series. Representatives from Score Rhode Island will present and discuss the various aspects of planning and owning a business, from startup, to marketing, to funding and the financials of a business.
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 9-11 A.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/5n8wwsjx
Carnival games THE PROVIDENCE CHILDREN’S Museum will hold its “Cocktails & Kicks: A Night at the Carnival.” The event will have food, cocktails, games, entertainment and an auction. Proceeds raised will help support the museum’s operations.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 6-10 P.M. $125. Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/4z6ahw7w
On the links ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its annual Chamber Invitational Golf Tournament, hosted by Country Club of New Bedford. The tournament will be played in a scramble format with prizes awarded to the top three teams. The event includes lunch, a golf cart, 18 holes of golf, a golfer’s gift bag and prizes. Proceeds from this event will help support the Chamber’s efforts to advocate for business advancement, economic growth and job creation.
MONDAY, APRIL 29, 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. $250. Country Club of New Bedford, 585 Slocum Road, Dartmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/ynxb3v9u
Coffee chat THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will host its Coffee Connections event. Along with having networking opportunities, attendees will learn more about Be Inspired Together, a nonprofit whose mission is to ensure that everyone has equal access to quality mental health care regardless of financial means. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 8-9:30 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/bdftnffw
AI unleashed THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a panel discussion, titled “AI Unleashed: Exploring the Power and Potential of Artificial Intelligence,” hosted by Bryant University. The conversation will delve into AI, offering an understanding of its potential as it continues to revolutionize industries and redefine human capabilities.
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $30/members; $55/nonmembers. Bryant University, Bello Grand Hall, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/2nmyjbze
Strategic hiring THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Strategic Hiring for the Small Business: Become a Strategic Recruiter to Hire the Top Talent for Your Small Business.” The workshop, presented by Boss Consulting HR, will help business professionals learn how to become a strategic recruiter and attract top-tier talent.
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/3ak75wkr
First pitch EFORALL WILL HOLD a pitch contest showcasing the local startup community. A preselected group of entrepreneurs will get the opportunity to pitch their idea to the audience, including a group of judges, and set up a table to showcase their product or service. After the pitches, judges will award three of the four cash prizes, while the audience will vote on who will win the fourth cash prize.
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 4:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Venture Cafe Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/wtb6662j
Aspiring women ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its Women’s Forum, hosted by Rachel’s Lakeside. The forum will celebrate the accomplishments of women while motivating other women to follow their example. Karyn Polito, former Mass. lieutenant governor, will be the keynote speaker.
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. $65. Rachel’s Lakeside, 950 State Road, Dartmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/v6xyd58p
Building a brand THE RHODE ISLAND Small Business Development Center will hold a workshop titled “LinkedIn: Networking, Engaging and Building Your Brand.” Attendees will learn how to extend networking, engage with different business communities and build one’s professional brand on the LinkIn social networking site.
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/uptuvvyt
Making impacts SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GREENHOUSE will hold the 2024 Rhode Island’s Impact Business Showcase. This showcase is the public’s chance to discover some of the most innovative and socially responsible businesses in Rhode Island. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore more than 40 demonstrations showcasing entrepreneurial ventures and hear five pitches from five startups from SEG’s Accelerator Program.
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 6-9 P.M. Free. Farm Fresh Rhode Island, 10 Sims Ave., Unit 103, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/3svdt7ze
Establishing partnerships THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Le Moulin Rouge. The event will be a casual way to network with professionals from a variety of industries. Food and drinks will be offered.
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Le Moulin Rouge, 1403 Main Road, Tiverton. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/uemvkczy
Good ‘Mojoe’ SOJOURNER HOUSE will hold its ninth annual Sojo Mojoe Breakfast event, hosted by the Providence Marriott Downtown. The event, along with celebrating the power of community support and collective action and discussing the future of victim advocacy and violence prevention in Rhode Island, will also have a speaking series and awards ceremony.
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 8-10 A.M. $95/individual; $450/table of five. Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/4z2rkytb
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