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R.I. Manufacturers Association to hold exhibit and show Nov. 16 THE RHODE ISLAND Manufacturers Association will host its Exhibit Show, titled “Connect, Grow, Develop.” This event will allow attendees to gain access to industry trends along with federal and state legislative updates. It will also enable attendees to connect and network with manufacturers throughout the state. There will also be nine different workshops offered, highlighting various aspects of the manufacturing sector.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16, 11 A.M. Free. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Vr3TPl
Take the lead THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly LEADS Lunch event, hosted by the Radisson Providence Airport Hotel. Attendees will have an opportunity to share their 60-second pitches to help others better understand what they do, what they have to offer and who they need to meet. This is also an event that will help promote connections with potential customers. Lunch will be served.
FRIDAY, OCT. 28, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $10/members; $25/nonmembers. Radisson Providence Airport Hotel, 2081 Post Road, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3fsGrAX
Honoring leaders THE RHODE ISLAND Black Business Association will hold its annual Awards Gala. The gala, the association’s largest fundraising event, will return to being an in-person event after two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will also recognize individuals who exhibit excellence in leadership, professional achievement and who have a heart for giving back to the community. Neil D. Steinberg, CEO and president of the Rhode Island Foundation, will be the event’s keynote speaker.
FRIDAY, OCT. 28, 6-11 P.M. $100. Omni Providence Hotel, 1 West Exchange St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3BcBgfI
Chamber celebration THE ONE SOUTHCOAST Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting, as well as its Apex and Brayton Awards event. The meeting is an opportunity to join other business and community leaders and celebrate businesspeople working together for the future of the community. It also includes the election of the Chamber’s board of directors, recognition of outgoing board members and the presentation of the Apex Awards, which recognize businesses and nonprofits within the southeastern Massachusetts area.
THURSDAY, NOV. 3, 7:30 A.M. $40. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3MpyCrW
Understand financials THE SOUTH EASTERN Economic Development Corp., in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center and SCORE, will offer a virtual workshop in which participants will learn how to read a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement, and keep on top of their business finances. The workshop will also cover how a small-business owner can anticipate financial needs to operate the business more efficiently through a deeper understanding of their financial picture. Attendees will be provided with a free business plan guide that includes financial templates and will be introduced to free and confidential business assistance resources available to them locally and regionally.
THURSDAY, NOV. 3, 10 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3RRC7bL
Making your mark KNIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY will hold a workshop on trademarking. The workshop will offer an in-depth look at the Rhode Island trademark program available through the R.I. Department of State. Learn the difference between the four different types of intellectual property, the difference between state and federal registration, the benefits of registering a trademark, and tips and tricks for filing an application.
MONDAY, NOV. 5, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3S4Ox0k
Meeting by the sea THE NEW ENGLAND Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives will hold its annual conference. The two-day event will allow chamber executives from all over the region to connect with one another and share best practices. Multiple panel discussions and presentations will also be part of the conference.
MONDAY, NOV. 7, THROUGH TUESDAY, NOV. 8, 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. $189/members; $289/nonmembers. Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, 49 America’s Cup Ave., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3CUpBEq
Election talk THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Eggs & Issues event, hosted by Kirkbrae Country Club. Wendy J. Schiller, Brown University political science professor and chair of the university’s International & Public Affairs Department, will be the keynote speaker discussing the conclusion of the election season and where the state will move forward.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9, 7:45-9 A.M. $25/members; $40/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3es7lc0
Connecting over coffee THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Morning Coffee networking event, hosted by Crystal Waters Hot Tubs. The event will bring together local business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet in a relaxed setting. Coffee will be served.
THURSDAY, NOV. 10, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $15/nonmembers. Crystal Waters Hot Tubs, 487 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3yBroeU
Deflationary tech THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual seminar titled “Technology as a Deflationary Force in an Inflationary Economy.” Envision Technology Advisors LLC CEO and President Todd Knapp and Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co. Ltd. Director of Enterprise Solutions Anthony Mangiarelli will discuss the economic forces and trends at work, talk through technology solutions that business professionals should consider, and share the successes of companies that took a forward-looking approach despite deeply uncertain economic times.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3RVWAw8
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