EDITOR’S CHOICE
R.I. Secretary of State Amore to speak at Chamber breakfast THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will host R.I. Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore at the Chamber’s monthly Eggs & Issues Breakfast event, hosted by Kirkbrae Country Club. Attendees will learn more about Amore’s initiatives and the ways his office is working to make it as straightforward as possible to get the tools and resources individuals need to start and maintain a business in Rhode Island.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $30/members; $50/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/5e7envpw
Broadening your clientele ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its monthly SouthCoast Business Builders Breakfast event, hosted by the Waypoint Event Center. The event offers an opportunity to promote your company and broaden your clientele. Breakfast will be served.
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 8:30-10 A.M. $15. The Waypoint Event Center, 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2p93yrm3
Preserving your assets THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar titled “Preserving Your Assets After Retirement and Beyond.” The event will offer answers to questions about estate plans, including putting children’s names on deeds and bank accounts, and how to make decisions for themselves if they are unable to do so in the future.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 10-11:30 A.M. Free. Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/yw7sxcfu
Impactful evening THE RHODE ISLAND Black Business Association will hold its annual meeting, titled “15 Years Forward: Measured by Impact, Remembered by Stories.” The event will feature a cocktail hour and networking opportunities, vendors and keynote speakers.
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 5-7:30 P.M. Free. Roger Williams Park Casino, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/4xn3czjb
Getting together THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a Together Tuesday networking event for business professionals. The event is an opportunity for local businesspeople to get to know other professionals, share experiences and expand professional networks. Coffee will also be served.
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 8-9:30 A.M. Free. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2dvyd42w
Marketing mastery THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop, titled “Marketing Mastery.” The event will help attendees develop an email marketing plan to have businesses remain connected with visitors.
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 10-11 A.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/3mav2f34
Establishing connections THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Pop-Up Networking Event, hosted by Mainely Tubs. The event is an opportunity to network with local business professionals, potential clients and customers in a casual setting. Appetizers and beverages will be served, and door prizes will be offered.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 5-7 P.M. $10. Mainely Tubs, 1 New London Ave., Cranston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/5dtcuszb
Surf’s up THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by The Surf Shack Bar, Restaurant and Hotel. The event will bring together local business professionals and entrepreneurs to build connections in a relaxed setting. A cash bar, door prizes and appetizers will be offered.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. The Surf Shack Bar, Restaurant and Hotel, 83 Narragansett Ave., Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/2hrhhdm2
Chamber celebration THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Awards & Meeting event, hosted by Five Bridge Inn. This gathering will honor the achievements of the Chamber’s member businesses. The Chamber will also recognize the Educator of the Year and Charles Volkmann Future Leaders Scholarship recipients. A buffet dinner will be offered.
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 5:30-8 P.M. $75/members; $90/nonmembers. Five Bridge Inn, 152 Pine St., Rehoboth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/4b4abtyj
Networking in Newport THE RHODE ISLAND Small Business Development Center will hold a networking event. Attendees will learn about the no-charge, confidential business services available to assist new and existing businesses with planning, financing, human resources and marketing.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 8-9 A.M. Free. Provence-sur-Mer, 39 Touro St., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/mrx2dc94
Casino night THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its “Casino Night: High Stakes & Handshakes” networking event, hosted by Kirkbrae Country Club. The event will offer an array of casino table games, food and drinks, and networking opportunities.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 5-7:30 P.M. $25/members; $50/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/yc2usatm
Business basics THE SOUTH EASTERN Economic Development Corp. will hold a basic entrepreneurial workshop, hosted by Bank Rhode Island. Participants will learn the fundamentals of planning, preparing for and financing a small business. The workshop is open to anyone currently in business, starting a business, or thinking about someday owning a business, as well as business assistance professionals who would like to learn about SEED’s technical assistance programming.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 9 A.M. Free. Bank Rhode Island, 625B George Washington Highway, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/4kmezxnd
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher James Bessette at (401) 680-4838 or Research@PBN.com.
