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R.I. Black Business Association to hold Awards Gala Oct. 11 THE RHODE ISLAND Black Business Association will hold its eighth annual Awards Gala, in support of the association’s Scholarship Fund helping students in Rhode Island to go to college. The event showcases the high achievements and volunteerism of RIBBA’s members, partners and supporters. The event will also include a keynote address, awards/scholarship presentations, silent auction, dinner and networking.
FRIDAY, OCT. 11, 6 P.M. $85/members; $100/nonmembers. Omni Providence Hotel, 1 West Exchange St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
ri-bba.org/the-8th-annual-awards-gala
Small-biz workshop PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY and Score Rhode Island will hold a workshop titled “It’s Who THEY Know that Counts – The Art & Science of Power Networking.” The workshop is part of the Small Business Workshop Series for individuals who are thinking about starting a business and offers various aspects of planning and owning a business. Registration is required.
SATURDAY, OCT. 5, 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 225 Washington St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
provlib.org
Supporting local athletes SPECIAL OLYMPICS RHODE ISLAND will hold its Annual Gala. The evening will have a cocktail hour, dinner, a live and silent auction, and live music and dancing all in support of local athletes with developmental disabilities who participate in the Special Olympics Summer Games every year.
SATURDAY, OCT. 5, 6-11 P.M. $125. Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
specialolympicsri.org
Meeting new professionals THE NORTH KINGSTOWN Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event as part of its Engaging Evenings series, hosted by Back 40 Restaurant. The event will allow business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and create new connections with one another. Food will be offered.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Back 40 Restaurant, 20 South County Trail, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 295-5566 or
julia@northkingstown.com
Learn how to start a business THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise and AARP will hold a program titled “Work for Yourself@50.” The program will help attendees learn about self-employment, how to start a business and generate additional income.
THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1422/AARP-Work-for-Yourself-50-Innovate-Newport-CWE-RI-Oct-10
Notary training THE R.I. DEPARTMENT of State will offer notary public training. The course will be for both new and experienced notaries, or anyone who wishes to become a notary public. The training covers changes to notarial law in Rhode Island, as well as best practices.
THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 10-11:30 A.M. Free. R.I. Department of State, 148 West River St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/training-for-rhode-island-notaries-tickets-60765002759?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Rallying for growth POLARIS MEP will hold a workshop titled “Leadership Lessons: How to Position & Rally Your Organization for Growth.” Members of Polaris MEP’s Manufacturing Innovation Challenge team will share growth-driving behaviors observed across several local companies.
THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. District Hall Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/how-to-position-and-rally-your-manufacturing-organization-for-growth
Recognizing local leaders UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND will hold its 93rd Annual Celebration, themed “United We Win.” The event will recognize local leaders who helped better the community throughout Rhode Island. A light buffet, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and valet parking will be offered.
THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
uwri.org/event/uwris-annual-celebration-2019
Pricing for better profit MY PINNACLE NETWORK will hold a workshop titled “Pricing Your Business Service for Better Profit.” The workshop will outline the price-setting process, from determining overhead to choosing profit margin to positioning pricing negotiations. Lisa Raiche, founder and director of Fall River-based Bodhi Business Advisors, will lead the workshop.
THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 6-7:30 P.M. Free. Mansfield BioTech Incubator, 241 Francis Ave., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/y2yhogtc
Celebrating 50 years THUNDERMIST HEALTH CENTER will hold its 50th Anniversary Gala, celebrating the health organization’s golden anniversary of providing care to the community. Food, drinks, dancing and an auction will be part of the festivities.
THURSDAY, OCT. 10, 6-9 P.M. $150. Roger Williams Botanical Center, Floral Avenue, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/thundermists-50th-anniversary-gala-tickets-66192875673?entityDomainId=1&secure=True
Marketing strategies PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY and Score Rhode Island will hold a workshop titled “Effective Digital Marketing Strategies – The World is Online.” The workshop is part of the Small Business Workshop Series for individuals who are thinking about starting a business and offers various aspects of planning and owning a business. Registration is required.
SATURDAY, OCT. 12, 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 225 Washington St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
provlib.org
Fund launch COLLEGE VISIONS, an organization that offers support to local college-bound students to promote college enrollment, will hold its 15th Anniversary Campaign Kickoff. The event will launch the organization’s annual fund in support of first-generation students. Live music, appetizers and a cash bar will be part of the festivities.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16, 6-8:30 P.M. Free; donations accepted. Casino at Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 490-3996 or
moira@collegevisions.org
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