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RIBBA to honor local business owners at annual Awards Gala THE RHODE ISLAND Black Business Association will host its seventh annual Awards Gala, honoring small-business owners, local leaders, volunteers and benefiting the organization’s scholarship fund. The black-tie gala, themed “Unleashing The Power of Inclusion,” will include cocktails, dinner, an awards presentation and live music. Kas R. DeCarvalho, a partner with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC, will deliver the event’s keynote address. Sponsorships are also available.
FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 6-11 P.M. $85/members; $100/nonmembers. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/ribba-presents-7th-annual-awards-gala-tickets-48455692280?ref=enivtefor001&invite=MTQ4MTQwM
Learn basics to start a biz PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY and RI SCORE will host the first of an eight-part weekly informational workshop series on the basics of beginning a small business. The opening workshop, titled “Where Do I Begin?”, will focus on the administrative and legal considerations of starting a business. Registration is required.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 29, 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 225 Washington St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
provlib.org/calendar/?id=4340762&d=2018-09-29
Ride or run against cancer THE NATIONAL GRACE FOUNDATION will host its sixth annual charity bicycle ride, which will also include a 5K road race, titled the “Ride Run Against Cancer.” The cycling portion will have four distance options: a 5-mile, a 15-mile, a 38-mile and a 60-mile route. A celebration will be held after the event at The Bistro.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 30, 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. $100 minimum fundraising requirement. The Bistro at The Theater By The Sea, 364 Cards Pond Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
firstgiving.com/event/nationalgracefoundation/rideagainstcancer2018
Teeing off for gender equality THE WOMEN’S FUND OF RHODE ISLAND will host its inaugural Golf for Gender Equality Tournament, sponsored by Navigant Credit Union and Rockland Trust. The format will be scramble and will offer a light lunch and full dinner. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 30, NOON. $110/per golfer; $440/foursome; $35/dinner only. Cranston Country Club, 69 Burlingame Road, Cranston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
genderquitygolf.brownpapertickets.com
Celebrating Mayor Diossa FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND will hold its 14th annual Brighter Futures Luncheon, which will honor Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa. Brighter Futures is the organization’s largest fundraiser, helping it provide supportive services to more than 20,000 Rhode Islanders each year.
MONDAY, OCT. 1, NOON. $180. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
familyserviceri.org/brighterfutures
Networking for women THE EAST BAY CHAMBER of Commerce will host a Women’s Empowerment and Business Owners Networking Development, or WEBOND, meeting, in which women can create business connections and relationships. The event will include raffle prizes and a guest speaker.
TUESDAY, OCT. 2, NOON TO 1 P.M. $5. Easy Bay Chamber of Commerce, 16 Cutler St., Suite 102, Warren. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.eastbaychamberri.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3881
Tourism impact BLACKSTONE VALLEY TOURISM COUNCIL will hold its third annual Inductions & Awards Luncheon, recognizing those who have impacted tourism in cities and towns within the valley. Lara Salamano, chief marketing officer for Rhode Island, will be the keynote speaker.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3, 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. $85/individual; $750/table of 10. Twin River Event Center, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tourblackstone.com/awards-luncheon
Sales key to scaling SCOTT YELLE, an adviser with Sales Xceleration, will hold an hourlong workshop offering attendees the opportunity to learn why the sales process is important to a company’s ability to execute and scale.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free/members; $5/nonmembers. Groundwork!, 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newbedfordcoworking.com/event/sales-is-not-a-4-letter-word
Building biz relationships THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by Michael Paolino, a financial adviser with Edward Jones. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and build business relationships with fellow business professionals.
FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Edward Jones – Michael Paolino CFP, AAMS, 24 Salt Pond Road, Suite D3, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/First-Friday-Coffee-Hosted-By-Edward-Jones-Michael-Paolino-CFP-AAMS-4283/details
Highlighting manufacturers THE EAST BAY CHAMBER of Commerce will highlight those in the manufacturing industry. Attendees will visit three manufacturing facilities and meet laborers, as well as learn about trade. A light continental breakfast will be served.
FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 8:30 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Blount Boats, 461 Water St., Warren; MF Engineering, 7 Peter Road, Bristol; Traffic Signs & Safety, 70 Ballou Blvd., Bristol. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
smunroe@eastbaychamber.org
