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R.I. Fashion Week founder to lead ‘Business of Fashion’ workshop THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a hybrid workshop titled “Business of Fashion: Managing Your Time & Business.” The four-part workshop will focus on clothing, apparel or accessory designers interested in starting or adding to their businesses. Yemi Sekoni, founder and creative director for Rhode Island Fashion Week, will lead the workshop.
TUESDAY, AUG. 8, 5-6 P.M. Free
Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/34juzfzz
Morning brew THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by Victoria Comfort Photography. The event will bring together various business professionals in a relaxed setting. Coffee will be served.
FRIDAY, AUG. 4, 8-9 A.M. Free
Victoria Comfort Photography, 567 South County Trail, Suite 305, Exeter.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/bdcpv2kw
Seeking feedback THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “How to Create a Culture of Empowering Feedback in the Workplace” as part of its Lunch & Learn series, hosted by Sprout CoWorking. In this workshop, attendees will learn the guidelines necessary to provide feedback and learn how to receive it. Donna Rustigan Mac, who heads executive leadership communication and workforce development at iVoice Communication, will lead the discussion.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M., Free/members; $15/nonmembers
Sprout CoWorking, 166 Valley St., Building 6M, Suite 103, Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/4wmsae2w
Establishing connections THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking pop-up event, hosted by Providence Brewing Co. The event will bring together local business professionals and entrepreneurs to build connections with one another in a relaxed setting.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9, 5-7 P.M. $20/members; $30/nonmembers
Providence Brewing Co., 10 Sims Ave., Unit 110, Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/3dc5c8ay
Working waterfront THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a discussion titled “Rhode Island Voices – The Working Waterfront” as part of the “Blue & You” speaker series on the state’s blue economy. The event will have attendees explore working waterfronts through stories of people who make their living on the water. Hear about their challenges, as well as innovations that address some of the issues.
THURSDAY, AUG. 10, 8:30-10 A.M. Free
Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/yckvycz4
Breakfast meeting ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business Builders Breakfast event, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association at The Cottages at Dartmouth Village. Along with networking and learning about the association, attendees will also learn about resources and information for employees and the local community who may be caregivers. Deadline to register is Aug. 10.
TUESDAY, AUG. 15, 8:30-10 A.M. $15
The Cottages at Dartmouth Village, 274 Slocum Road, Dartmouth.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2ujrcwe8
Learning about self-promotion THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise, along with the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island, will hold a virtual workshop titled “#IamRemarkable.” Attendees at the 90-minute workshop will participate in group discussions and exercises to develop the confidence and skills to promote themselves effectively. Attendees will also go through the main exercise to help them articulate their achievements and practice self-promotion.
TUESDAY, AUG. 15, 2-3:30 P.M. Free
Online.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/4bz588pp
Building new relationships THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business During Hours networking event. The event will allow attendees to network with fellow members of the business community over a complimentary, casual networking lunch. Speak with Chamber representatives and learn more about the organization and how membership can benefit your business.
THURSDAY, AUG. 17, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers
Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/mahpyw3e
Noontime networking THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a Noontime Networking event, hosted by Old Colony YMCA – Taunton Branch. Attendees will have the opportunity to build business connections over a light lunch. There will also be tours of the new YMCA building.
THURSDAY, AUG. 24, NOON. Free
Old Colony YMCA – Taunton Branch, 71 Cohannet St., Taunton.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2hhvtbkn
All revved up CUDDLES OF HOPE FOUNDATION will hold its Car and Bike Show. Various classic vehicles will be on display. All proceeds will support the nonprofit, which works to help comfort children in need.
SUNDAY, AUG. 27, 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Free
Governor Notte Park, 2 Governor Notte Parkway, North Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2kdwtfzz
Summer business bash ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its annual End of Summer Business After Hours Bash, hosted by Servpro of Dartmouth-New Bedford. The event will provide complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres. There will be plenty of time for attendees to network and build business connections with one another.
THURSDAY, AUG. 31, 4:30-7 P.M. Free
Servpro of Dartmouth-New Bedford, 1476 Purchase St., New Bedford.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/5ajn3fsp
