EDITOR’S CHOICE
Reading across Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND CENTER for the Book will kick off the 2020 statewide read, featuring “Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore” by Elizabeth Rush, with honorary chairs Janet Coit, director of the R.I. Department of Environmental Management, and Mark Searles, WJAR-TV NBC 10 chief meteorologist. The book discusses climate change, noting that rising seas are transforming the coastline of the United States in irrevocable ways.
SUNDAY, JAN. 26, 2-4 P.M. $20 Save The Bay Center, 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/reading-across-rhode-island-kickoff-event-rising-by-elizabeth-rush-tickets-85687875743?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Performance management THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce is hosting a performance-management seminar. Participants will learn what performance management is, its key elements and its impact on recruitment, retention and morale. Chamber member Quality Transitions Inc., a specialist in the field, will be the presenter.
TUESDAY, JAN. 21, 8:30-10 A.M. Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Performance-Management-Seminar-5364/details
Effective succession POLARIS MEP WILL host a presentation by Matthew Kerzner, a director in the Center Family Business Excellence Group at EisnerAmper in New York, who will explain the key elements of an effective succession plan, including when to transition out of a company, how to identify and groom a successor, and what to do if no successor exists. At the end of this session, participants will have a draft plan to discuss with the rest of their family, management team or professional advisers. Participants will leave the workshop with examples, case studies and practical tips for continuing to develop, finalize and implement their plan.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22, 8-9:30 A.M. Free; registration required. Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/succession-planning-for-small-medium-sized-manufacturers
Celebrate children RHODE ISLAND KIDS COUNT will host its second annual Celebrating Young Children Luncheon to acknowledge progress, discuss goals for the future and recognize the commitment of leaders to providing a strong start for young children from birth through age 8.
MONDAY, JAN. 27, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free. Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-young-children-luncheon-registration-86009979163?fbclid=IwAR2x--PXK400hh-ldbyULjNB0mB4fkdWUFzoJXzbYzdc5Use-0K8rhGWGfE
Discussing startup needs THE LATINO POLICY INSTITUTE and Social Enterprise Greenhouse will hold a discussion about barriers in health and education and the impact on entrepreneurs and economic mobility. Topics to be discussed include trends, solutions and resources for the Latino community. A panel of speakers will share their perspectives on what small businesses and entrepreneurs need to succeed. The event will be held in Spanish.
TUESDAY, JAN. 28, 6-7:30 P.M. Navigant Credit Union, 693 Broad Street, Central Falls. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Learn how to run a small biz THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a program aimed at providing guidance to small-business owners regarding how to operate a small business. Topics covered will be planning, personal credit and banking services, an introduction to marketing, marketing a brand, budgeting and financial basics, and managing cash flow. Those who successfully complete the program will be eligible for an initial business line of credit of $5,000 from HarborOne Bank. After a year of responsibly handling the business line of credit, HarborOne will increase it to $10,000.
TUESDAY, JAN. 28, AND THURSDAY, JAN. 30, 5:30-8:30 P.M. Free. Millrace Kitchen, 40 South Main St., Woonsocket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/cwe-rhode-island-success-for-small-business-tue-thurs-tickets-85158022939
Business basics THE QUEST CENTER will host a free workshop about business basics for anyone who is in the process or thinking about starting their own business or is a business owner. Topics to be discussed include feasibility analysis, licensing and permitting, business planning and financing criteria. Cliff Robbins, a senior business adviser at the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network, will present the workshop.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 2:30-5 P.M. The Quest Center, 1213 Purchase St., 2nd Floor, NBEDC Conference Room, New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
clients.msbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=110390023
Making new connections NETWORK AFTER WORK will host an evening with local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives and career-minded professionals. Meet people who are eager to exchange ideas, make connections, explore partnerships and find employees.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 6-8 P.M. $15-$75. Milk Money, 566 South Water St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/network-after-work-providence-at-milk-money-tickets-84931970811
Improve your profitability SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GREENHOUSE will host workshop sessions for farmers and food processors that will provide a financial-management toolbox needed to confidently improve your business decision-making and profitability. The course presents four tools: cash flow budgeting, scenario planning, enterprise budgeting and sensitivity analysis.
MONDAYS, FEB. 3 AND FEB. 10, NOON TO 4 P.M. Social Enterprise Greenhouse, 10 Davol Square, Suite 100, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
thecarrotproject.salsalabs.org/mih2020/index.html
Interested in having your business-related event included in What’s Happening? Contact PBN Researcher Cassius Shuman at (401) 680-4838 or Research@PBN.com.
