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PPAC to hold annual Gala Celebration Sept. 21 THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING Arts Center will hold its annual Gala Celebration. The event will include the first performance of “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical,” and an exclusive post-show reception featuring cuisine prepared by some of Rhode Island’s top restaurants and catering companies. Contributions to the Gala Celebration benefit the theater’s Community Outreach Initiative.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21, 7 P.M. $400. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Mastering marketing THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will host a seminar, titled “Make Better Business Decisions with Google Analytics: Understanding Your Data” as part of the Chamber’s Marketing Mastery series. The seminar will showcase how to improve decision-making at your company by reviewing data from Google Analytics.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, 10-11 A.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Help wanted ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce, along with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Charlton College of Business, MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center and Bristol Workforce Board, will hold its 2024 SouthCoast Job Fair, hosted by the Venus de Milo Restaurant & Catering. The event will have representatives from multiple employers in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts seeking candidates for a myriad of jobs. Job seekers are encouraged to dress to impress and bring resumes.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18, 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Free. Venus de Milo Restaurant & Catering, 75 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Dinner time THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold an After Hours Networking for Professionals in Business event, hosted by Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse. The event will bring together local business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and build connections with one another in a casual setting. Assorted light appetizers and a cash bar will be offered.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 5-7 P.M. $25/members; $40/nonmembers. Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse, 148 Providence Place, Suite 2060, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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On the links THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Golf Tournament, hosted by Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club. This is a rescheduled event from Aug. 26 due to inclement weather. The event will feature the golf tournament, a grab-and-go hot dog lunch and a buffet dinner.
MONDAY, SEPT. 23, NOON. $350/member golfer; $400/nonmember golfer; $1,200/member foursome; $1,400/nonmember foursome. Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club, 152 Browns Lane, Middletown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Practice pitch THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “Practice Your Elevator Pitch!” The event will offer tips on how to promote yourself with a succinct, energetic elevator pitch that leaves everyone eager to join the crescendo of your entrepreneurial journey. Registration is required.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25, 11:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Understand your options THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce, HealthSource RI and the U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a workshop titled “Understanding Your Options: Employee Health Coverage and Benefits for RI Small Business Owners.” Coverage options for health and medical, and available local support to help businesses will be covered.
TUESDAY, OCT. 1, 10 A.M. Free. Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Town River Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Get prepared for succession THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE of Rhode Island’s Division of Workforce Partnerships, along with New Majority Capital, Polaris MEP and R.I. Commerce Corp., will hold a six-week “Succession Ready” program designed to support small-business owners to preserve legacies, make successful business exits, and keep small businesses open and Rhode Islanders employed. Applications are due Sept. 13.
FRIDAY, OCT. 4, THROUGH FRIDAY, NOV. 8. Community College of Rhode Island, 400 East Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Seeking prosperity THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a panel discussion titled “The Rhode to Prosperity” as part of the Chamber’s monthly Eggs & Issues Breakfast series. Gov. Daniel J. McKee, R.I. Postsecondary Commissioner Shannon Gilkey and R.I. Department of Labor and Training Director Matthew Weldon will discuss raising Rhode Islanders’ income and personal wealth.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $30/members; $55/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Celebrate seafood THE 19TH ANNUAL Blount Fine Foods Corp. New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival will offer various delicacies from local restaurants and caterers for attendees to sample. Live music will also be offered.
SATURDAY, OCT. 12, 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. $15/adult presale; $20/adult day of event; $5/children ages 6-12; Free/children ages 5 and younger; $75/VIP, presale only. City Pier 3, 51 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Diversity in business THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its Diversity in Business Expo, hosted by Coyle & Cassidy High School. The event is a showcase for women-, minority-, LGBTQ+-, disability- and/or veteran-owned businesses to promote and grow their respective operations.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 5-8 P.M. $25/members; $35/nonmembers. Coyle & Cassidy High School, 2 Hamilton St., Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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