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PPS to hold annual Providence Symposium Nov. 1-3 PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY will hold its annual Providence Symposium, titled “Preservation and Place: The Cultural Landscape of Providence,” which will include multiple lectures and receptions, as well as offer case studies on the cultural landscapes of the city. Registration is required for each event.
THURSDAY, NOV. 1, TO SATURDAY, NOV. 3, VARIOUS TIMES. Free to $75. Various locations throughout downtown Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
providencesymposium.com
Pitch your business COVENTRY REGIONAL CAREER and Technical Center will host a Leads Luncheon, in which attendees can offer a pitch on their operations to other business entrepreneurs and professionals. Attendees are also encouraged to bring business cards. The event is sponsored by the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce.
FRIDAY. OCT. 26, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $10/members; $25/nonmembers. Coventry Regional Career and Technical Center, 40 Reservoir Road, Coventry. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
checkoutri.com/events/leads-luncheon-october-26-2018
Learn tax tips for startups PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY and Rhode Island SCORE will sponsor a workshop as part of its eight-week workshop series on how to learn the basics of starting your own business. This workshop, titled “Show Me The Money,” will cover taxes for small businesses.
SATURDAY, OCT. 27, 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 225 Washington St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 455-8005 or
pplref@provlib.org
Building biz relationships THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its networking group in a forum setting in which business owners and entrepreneurs can build business relationships with one another. Four one-hour group sessions will be held over two days.
MONDAY, OCT. 29, 7:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, OCT. 30, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/trex-i-networking-group-10-29-2018-3726
How to earn gov’t contracts THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop for women and minority business owners on how to earn lucrative contracts with the government. Attendees will learn about the eligibility requirements, what qualifies a business as women- or minority-owned, a basic introduction to government contracts and an overview on how such enterprises can benefit.
MONDAY, OCT. 29, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/813/Women-and-Minority-Owned-Business-Certification-CWE-RI-October-29
Noontime networking THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Networking at Noon event, hosted by The Bay Voyage. The event will allow business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and build connections with one another. Lunch will be served. Registration is required due to limited seating.
TUESDAY, OCT. 30, 11:45 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. $15/members; $20/nonmembers. The Bay Voyage, 150 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Network-at-Noon-Hosted-By-Bay-Voyage-4320/details
Meeting new entrepreneurs CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Morning Coffee networking event, in which local business professionals and entrepreneurs can meet and build relationships with one another. Both Chamber members and nonmembers are welcome.
THURSDAY, NOV. 1, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $15/nonmembers. HomeSmart Professionals Real Estate, 501 Centerville Road, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
checkoutri.com/events/morning-coffee-november-1-2018
Steps to start a business A WORKSHOP ON how to build a business will be offered. Attendees will learn various topics, including how to develop a business idea, legal structures, determine one’s financial needs, understand responsibilities and learn about available resources and training.
THURSDAY, NOV. 1, 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/835/Steps-to-Starting-a-Business-CWE-RI-November-1
Coffee with the Chamber THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by Westerly Community Credit Union. Business officials and professionals will have the opportunity to build relationships with one another in a relaxed setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
FRIDAY, NOV. 2, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Westerly Community Credit Union, 4979 Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/First-Friday-Coffee-Hosted-by-Westerly-Community-Credit-Union-4111/details