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Crowne Plaza to host Statewide Business After Hours THE STATEWIDE BUSINESS After Hours, the annual event in which all of Rhode Island’s chambers of commerce gather, will be held. The event offers networking opportunities for all businesses and business professionals to build connections with one another. Delicacies from local caterers will also be offered.
TUESDAY, OCT. 26, 4:30-7:30 P.M. $15. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3tH9qE9
Wedding season THE RHODE ISLAND Bridal & Wedding Expo will feature several exhibits of services offered by wedding professionals, as well as fashion shows, band demonstrations and a live DJ. There will also be prizes and various giveaways during the event.
SUNDAY, OCT. 17, 1-5 P.M. $10. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3F0CNXo
Business basics THE SOUTH EASTERN Economic Development Corp., Bluestone Bank, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center and SCORE will hold an entrepreneurial workshop in which attendees will learn the fundamentals of planning, preparing for and financing a small business. Attendees will be provided with a free business plan guide and other materials and will be introduced to free and confidential business assistance resources available to them locally and regionally.
TUESDAY, OCT. 19, 10 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3kIqx5E
Learn benefits of blockchain RI HUB AND IBM will hold the Rhode Island Blockchain Summit, themed “Chart Your Course.” The workshop will be focused on understanding how professionals can work together to leverage the benefits of blockchain to create a new ecosystem that would bolster existing and emerging industries in Rhode Island to benefit consumers globally.
TUESDAY, OCT. 19, 10-11:30 A.M. Free. RI Hub, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2XVfa1i
Building new relationships THE 12TH ANNUAL Ocean State Business Expo & Networking Event will feature more than 100 of Rhode Island’s top local business professionals. Attendees will have an opportunity to view several exhibits of products and services to learn what is available to benefit your business. Attendees will also have the chance to meet other business professionals and build relationships with one another.
TUESDAY, OCT. 19, 3-7 P.M. $5. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2ZBV4df
Exploring resources THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop on how entrepreneurs can better understand programs and services that are offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration to help a person’s business grow. Topics to be discussed are the SBA Resource Partner Network, access to capital, loans for emergency preparedness and disaster assistance, and assistance on international trade and exporting.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2XmJLoc
Organizing life hacks THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “September Is The New January! Organizing Life Hacks To Refresh Your Fall.” The presentation will offer the five best techniques for getting your space and time organized so you can create new, more productive habits and routines.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3CbOI2f
Bold women THE WOMEN’S BUSINESS COUNCIL will hold a Bold in Business Breakfast event, hosted by Bryant University. The council promotes the full participation and leadership of women at all levels in the workplace and community, as well as develops programs that provide access and opportunities for women to learn, network and share their expertise.
THURSDAY, OCT. 21, 8-9:30 A.M.$40/members; $50/nonmembers. Bryant University, Bellows Hall, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3o6jplG
Networking after hours ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Toyota of Dartmouth. The event provides professionals and entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect with one another in an informal setting. One attendee will win New England Patriots tickets for the Nov. 14 game.
THURSDAY, OCT. 21, 5-7 P.M.Free/members; $25/nonmembers. Toyota of Dartmouth, 100 Old Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3zIyDPM
Stormwater infrastructure THE RHODE ISLAND Green Infrastructure Coalition and the American Planning Association Rhode Island chapter will hold a two-day Stormwater Innovation Expo. The event is an opportunity for attendees to discover new and innovative products and services being used in the construction and maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure across Rhode Island and the industry.
TUESDAY, OCT. 26, AND WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27, 1-5 P.M. $28. Roger Williams Park Casino, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3lXh8qc
Have a ball THE NORTH KINGSTOWN and Narragansett chambers of commerce will hold a joint awards ceremony celebrating business excellence within the two towns. The Narragansett Chamber will also present its community service award.
TUESDAY, OCT. 26, 5:30-8 P.M.$10/members; $15/nonmembers. Galilee Beach Club, 202 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3uimjol
Becoming cyber-resilient THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Your Cyber Security: Become a Cyber-Resilient Organization.” The workshop will offer cybersecurity training and provide everything businesses need to withstand and combat cyberattacks. Kenny Rounds, CEO of Braver Technology Solutions, will lead the workshop.
THURSDAY, OCT. 28, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/39FAdHu
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.
(UPDATE: The Statewide Business Hours event scheduled for Oct. 26 was relocated from the Rhodes on the Pawtuxet to the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick.)
