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R.I. Manufacturers Associationto hold annual awards dinner THE RHODE ISLAND Manufacturers Association will hold its annual awards dinner. The annual program recognizes local companies and leaders for their contributions to the growth and success of manufacturing in Rhode Island.
TUESDAY, FEB. 7, 5:30-9 P.M. $165. Graduate Providence, 11 Dorrance St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3FYFYkV
Bonding together THE EAST BAY Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting titled “What to Expect when you hire an Artist” as part of the Chamber’s WEBOND Women’s meeting series. Attendees will learn when to call for an artist’s services, what an artist can do to enhance their business and how to source the right artist for a project. There will be a discussion with Lynn M. Sevigny of Moontide Designs LLC.
TUESDAY, JAN. 10, 9 A.M. $5. East Bay Chamber of Commerce, 16 Cutler St., Warren. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Bwqyl0
Tips after certification THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a webinar titled “I’m Certified. Now What?” The webinar will offer a review of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council network, share certification reminders, opportunities open to certified businesses, and ways to engage in the WBENC community.
TUESDAY, JAN. 10, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Wch86f
Speaker talks next session THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Eggs & Issues Breakfast event, hosted by Kirkbrae Country Club. The event will feature House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, D-Warwick, who will share his thoughts on the upcoming General Assembly session. There will also be a Q&A opportunity at the end of the discussion.
THURSDAY, JAN. 12, 8:15-9:15 A.M. $30/members; $50/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3gDVHvJ
Meeting challenges POLARIS MEP will hold a virtual workshop titled “Digital Innovation and R&D Tax Credits for Today’s Manufacturing Challenges.” Experts from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP will share client success stories that demonstrate the value of driving operational efficiency through software integration, data modernization and automation. CLA representatives will also share their proven collaborative methodology, which ensures that manufacturing businesses realize high return on their digital transformation investments. CEOs, presidents, chief financial officers, product managers and chief technology officers are encouraged to attend.
TUESDAY, JAN. 17, 10-11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Potm9y
Building new relationships THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its monthly young professional forum. The forum provides an environment for building quality business relationships with like-minded professionals. It also enables young professionals to leverage their expertise, as well as the expertise of other members of the group, to solve common business problems and build new partnerships.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18, 9-10:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Suite L100, Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3WgUXM4
Establishing connections THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Mews Tavern. Network with the best of southern Rhode Island’s local business community. A cash bar and light appetizers will be offered. Walk-ins will be accepted but registration is encouraged.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Mews Tavern, 456 Main St., South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3FOeCOd
Getting started PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY will offer a workshop to English-language learners who are interested in starting a business. This program will introduce the language and computer skills for developing your plans to establish a small business in Rhode Island. Topics to be discussed include customer communication, marketing, finances and business planning.
MONDAY, JAN. 23, 5-7 P.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3BSSjog
Popping up THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Business Council & Emerging Leaders will hold a pop-up networking event, hosted by Narragansett Brewing Co. The event will help connect local business professionals and entrepreneurs in a casual setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to build relationships and generate new customers and clients.
THURSDAY, JAN. 26, 5-7 P.M. $20/members; $30/nonmembers. Narragansett Brewing Co., 271 Tockwotton St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3BwCrrl
Legislative discussion THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2023 Rhode Island Legislative Luncheon. The Chamber will hold a conversation with leaders of the R.I. House of Representatives and R.I. Senate.Members expected to attend are House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, D-Warwick; Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, D-North Providence; Reps. Christopher R. Blazejewski, D-Providence, and Michael W. Chippendale, R-Foster; and Sens. Ryan W. Pearson, D-Cumberland, and Jessica de la Cruz, R-North Smithfield. Reservations are due Feb. 10.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $85/person; $950/corporate table of eight. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3VWvaZO
Grow your business GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 Small Businesses at the Community College of Rhode Island invites local small-business owners to apply for its Summer 2023 cohort. With a curriculum designed by Babson College, small-business owners can gain skills and develop a growth plan for their business. Applications are due Feb. 1.
TUESDAY, MAY 2, THROUGH WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2. Free. Community College of Rhode Island, 400 East Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
ccri.edu/10ksb
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