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Rep. Gabe Amo to meet with East Bay Chamber for discussion THE EAST BAY Chamber of Commerce will host its Coffee & Commerce discussion, featuring U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I. Attendees will have the chance to meet Amo in an informal setting, enjoy coffee and engage in conversation.
FRIDAY, OCT. 31, 8:30-10 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. East Bay Chamber of Commerce, 16 Cutler St., Suite 102, Warren INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Chowder festival ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will present the 20th annual Blount Fine Foods Corp. New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival. Attendees will have the opportunity to dine on seafood offerings from local restaurants. There will also be live music and free shuttle rides will be provided to and from the event.
SATURDAY, OCT. 11, 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. $15/adults advance sale; $20/adults day of event; $5/children ages 6-12; free/children ages 5 and younger; $75/VIP. City Pier 3, 51 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Noontime networking THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its Noontime Networking event, hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South. This is a chance for individuals to meet fellow professionals and enjoy appetizers in a welcoming setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
TUESDAY, OCT. 14, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South, 20 Kings Court, Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Building new partnerships THE TRI-TOWN Chamber of Commerce will hold its Emerging Leaders Group discussion. The event provides an environment for building quality business relationships with like-minded professionals. Enabling 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, OCT. 15, 9-10 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Suite L100, Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Establishing connections THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Westerly Community Credit Union. The event will bring together local business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and build connections with one another in a relaxed setting. Light refreshments will be provided.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Westerly Community Credit Union, 4979 Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Leadership journeys THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its Bold in Breakfast event, hosted by Bryant University. The panel discussion will explore what it means to be bold in business. The guest speakers will share their leadership journeys, candid lessons from their experiences of failing forward and the bold decisions that have shaped their success.
THURSDAY, OCT. 16, 8:30-10 A.M. $55/members; $75/nonmembers. Bryant University, Bello Grand Hall, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Business services THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION’S Rhode Island District Office will hold a workshop titled “An Introduction to SBA Programs & Services.” The workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs understand the various SBA programs and services available to help them as they start, expand, grow and recover their businesses. Topics include accessing capital, international trade and exporting assistance, and emergency preparedness and disaster assistance loans.
MONDAY, OCT. 20, 10-11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Master your marketing THE RHODE ISLAND Small Business Development Center will hold a workshop titled “Marketing Mastery: How to Choose the Right Marketing Channels for Your Business,” hosted by Innovate Newport. The workshop will help business professionals choose the right marketing channels to provide clarity about their operations.
TUESDAY, OCT. 21, 10-11 A.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Resilient nonprofits THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop, titled “Building a Resilient and High-Performing Nonprofit Culture,” as part of the Chamber’s Nonprofit Leadership Circle series. The workshop will address how nonprofits and businesses can attract and engage younger generations of volunteers, board members and supporters. It will also focus on cultivating a healthy organizational culture through policies that should be in place and employment recruitment and retention strategies that can weather challenges such as financial instability, staff burnout and public scrutiny.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22, NOON TO 1 P.M. $25/members; $30/nonmembers. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Out to lunch THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Networking at Noon event. The speed-networking event allows attendees to meet multiple local business professionals and entrepreneurs. Lunch from Island Deli Sandwich Shop will be provided.
TUESDAY, OCT. 28, 11:45 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. $20/members; $25/nonmembers. Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Learn Canva THE NORTH KINGSTOWN Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, will hold a workshop on Canva as part of its Lunch & Learn series. This workshop will walk attendees through the essentials of Canva, as well as show them how to navigate the platform and explore features and tools. Attendees should bring their laptop.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $10/members; $15/nonmembers. North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, 8045 Post Road, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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