THE RHODE ISLAND Heritage Hall of Fame will hold its third annual Helping Heritage Gala. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, live entertainment and hall of fame inductions.
SUNDAY, OCT. 20, 2-5 P.M. $175/person; $300/couple
Ocean House, 1 Bluff Ave., Westerly.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: riheritagehalloffame.org
Breakingthrough
VISIONARY NETWORK GROUP will hold a leadership retreat, titled “Unleash: Breakthrough.” The three-day event will be centered around supporting the advancement of women and promoting self-worth. There will also be speakers, a networking reception, vendors, and breakfast and lunch.
FRIDAY, OCT. 18, 6 P.M., THROUGH SUNDAY, OCT. 20, NOON. $159
Marriott Downtown Providence, 1 Orms St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: eventbrite.com/e/unleash-women-in-business-and-leadership-retreat-tickets-42893537726?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Taxes forsmall bizs
THE PROVIDENCE PUBLIC Library and Score Rhode Island will hold a workshop titled “Show Me the Money Part 1 – Taxes for the Small Business.” 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. 19, 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. Free
Providence Public Library, 225 Washington St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: provlib.org
Building new 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. 21, 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, OCT. 22, 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-10-21-2019-6009
Meeting with entrepreneurs
THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Networking at Night event, hosted by Home2 Suites by Hilton Smithfield Providence. The event will allow business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and build connections with one another in a casual setting.
MONDAY, OCT. 21, 5-7 P.M.$10/members; $30/nonmembers
Home2 Suites by Hilton Smithfield Providence, 944 Douglas Pike, Smithfield.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: web.nrichamber.com/events/Networking-at-Night-at-Home2-Suites-by-Hilton-Smithfield-10212019-2099/details
Get control of your sales
POLARIS MEP will host a workshop titled “Control of Sales – The Key to Business Growth” as part of the organization’s “Lunch & Learn” series. The program will walk attendees through basic techniques used to identify sales-, marketing- and business-development activities, and how to make them part of your day-to-day focus. David Piacitelli, president of Rhode Island-based Top Line Systems, will oversee the discussion.
TUESDAY, OCT. 22, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Free
Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: polarismep.org/events/control-of-sales-the-key-to-business-growth
Marine expo
THE 2019 COMMERCIAL MARINE Expo, the largest such expo along the Atlantic seaboard, will offer a trade show and various workshops on fishing resiliency, career paths, and opportunities in offshore wind power and safety. Attendees will be able to compare, price and purchase the latest marine equipment.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M., THROUGH THURSDAY, OCT. 24, 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Free
R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: commercialmarineexpo.com
Panel to discuss unconscious bias
THE WOMEN’S FUND of Rhode Island will hold a panel discussion, titled “Cocktails & Conversations: How to Flip Unconscious Bias.” The panel will talk about how social constructs and gender roles are not destinies that must be fulfilled. It will also look at the unconscious bias that is developed at a young age and solidifies toxic behaviors and gender socialization.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23, 6-8 P.M. Free
Roger Williams University, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bias.bpt.me
Legal matters for startups
THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop offering a range of legal matters entrepreneurs need to be aware of when starting a new company. The workshop will cover different types of entity formations, contract basics, intellectual property considerations, and licenses and regulations.
THURSDAY, OCT. 24, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free
Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1377/Legal-Considerations-For-New-Business-Owners-CWE-RI-Oct-24
Establishing connections
THE BRISTOL COUNTY Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by People Inc. Business professionals from around the area will have a chance to meet and make connections with one another.
THURSDAY, OCT. 24, 5-7 P.M. Free
People Inc., 4 South Main St., Fall River.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: eventbrite.com/e/october-business-after-hours-at-people-inc-tickets-54143262957?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Networkafter work
THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by The Alpha Group. The event will allow business professionals to meet and build professional relationships with one another in a relaxed atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
THURSDAY, OCT. 24, 5-7 P.M.Free/members; $10/nonmembers
The Alpha Group, 61 East Main St., Norton.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tri-townchamber.org/events/details/networking-night-the-alpha-group-6230
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