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RIPEC CEO to discuss economy with Greater Newport Chamber THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold an Economic Update Luncheon, hosted by the Atlantic Resort at Wyndam Newport, titled “Rhode Island’s Economy: Recovery, Realignment and Federal Stimulus.” Michael DiBiase, CEO and president of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, will be the guest speaker talking about the state’s economic recovery and the federal stimulus funds that it has received. A three-course luncheon will also be served.
TUESDAY, DEC. 14, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $40/members; $45/nonmembers. Atlantic Resort at Wyndham Newport, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3qiQtrv
Planning for success WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY will hold a workshop titled “2022 Planning for Success: Taking Your Business to the Next Level.” Attendees will learn about financial planning, setting goals and lending. Refreshments will be provided.
MONDAY, DEC. 13, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3DKJ5ZV
Establishing connections THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a Chamber Café event, hosted by Westwey Club Providence. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet in person and mingle with other Chamber members.
TUESDAY, DEC. 14, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Westwey Club Providence, 1 Turks Head Place, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3xh0kzQ
Learn lean principles POLARIS MEP, in conjunction with The Phoenix Partnership, will hold a virtual workshop titled “Introduction to Lean Principles & Rules.” The workshop will introduce lean manufacturing principles and attendees will be better equipped to support employee development and company growth in a competitive manufacturing environment. There is a limit of two attendees per company for this workshop.
TUESDAY, DEC. 14, 9 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3oLgX2s
Getting started THE R.I. DEPARTMENT OF STATE will hold a virtual workshop on basic understandings to start a nonprofit organization. Kristen Cordeiro, deputy director of business services for the R.I. Department of State, will offer a resource guide to help attendees understand legal and regulatory considerations for a nonprofit. This workshop will cover topics such as tax exemption, what constitutes an employee, rules about fundraising, and more.
TUESDAY, DEC. 14, 2-3:30 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/32dW0FR
Understand accounting THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop that offers an understanding of accounting for individuals who are not accountants. Participants will learn how to outline the purpose of financial statements in relation to decision-making, how to read and understand basic financial statements, and how to use the numbers to make well-informed decisions.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15, 9-11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3qYUDoO
Chamber celebration THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual holiday cocktail party networking event, hosted by Home Plate Bay Street Grill. The event will bring together business professionals and entrepreneurs in a casual setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring an item to donate to the Taunton Animal Shelter.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15, 4:30-7:30 P.M. $20/members; $25/nonmembers.Home Plate Bay Street Grill, 1094 Bay St., Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3qXv7R3
Building new connections THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Holiday Business After Hours networking event, hosted by George’s of Galilee. Business professionals and entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to meet and build business connections. There will be a cash bar, appetizers and an ugly sweater contest. Preregistration is encouraged.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. George’s of Galilee, 250 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3xbdQEQ
Empowering future leaders FOUNTAINHEAD RI will hold its sixth annual Business Leaders Networking Event. More than 200 business and community leaders from across Rhode Island are expected to come together for a night of networking and building business relationships. Light appetizers will be served.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15, 6-9 P.M. $30. Aloft Providence Downtown, 191 Dorrance St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3DXY9Up
Daytime networking THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business During Hours event, hosted by Innovate Newport. Members and nonmembers will be welcome to hear the latest from the Chamber and network with other professionals and business owners. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch. Lunch is also available for purchase at Simple Merchant.
THURSDAY, DEC. 16, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3l0hVXJ
Digital trends THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a workshop reviewing 2021 digital trends and exploring social media and 2022 digital trends. Participants will learn upcoming changes on social media platforms, trends that are important for local businesses and trends that will affect the future of social media marketing.
FRIDAY, DEC. 17, 8:30-10 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Cvc9Da
Steps to begin your business THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “Exploring Entrepreneurship & Steps to Start a Business.” Participants will learn how to develop ideas, legal structures, determine financial needs and understand employer responsibilities.
TUESDAY, DEC. 21, 5-7 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3HNQvxV
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.
(CORRECTION: The R.I. Department of State is hosting the Dec. 14 virtual workshop on basic understandings to start a nonprofit organization.)
