EDITOR’S CHOICE
Rodrigues to discuss budget at Chamber’s virtual town hall MASS. SEN. MICHAEL J. RODRIGUES, D-Plymouth, will be the keynote speaker at One SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce’s Virtual Town Hall on Government Affairs. Rodrigues will talk about the budget for the commonwealth of Massachusetts, vaccinations and plans for the American Rescue Plan Act funds. FRIDAY, OCT. 1, 9 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2WKNLyx
Legal options for businesses THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “Legal Considerations for New Business Owners.” A local attorney will present the seminar and provide an overview of a range of legal matters that entrepreneurs need to be aware of when starting a company. Topics will include different types of entity formations, contract basics, intellectual property considerations, and licenses and regulations.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 17, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3z2Qstp
Women leaders ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Women in Leadership Power Lunch, hosted by Frontera Grill Mexican Restaurant. The event will allow local business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and build business connections with one another. Lunch will be offered.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 17, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. Free. Frontera Grill Mexican Restaurant, 214 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3jAREij
Strategic marketing THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “Understanding the Secret Sauce: Branding and Strategic Marketing.” The session is part of a five-part series in which attendees will learn secrets to marketing and branding. Attendees will also learn how to develop marketing cycles and a sales funnel approach, learn how to create strategic content and develop effective written content in less time.
MONDAY, SEPT. 20, 5-6 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3jBbAlp
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 that can 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.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 23, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3gVNGzg
Consumer behavior SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold a workshop titled “How Retailers Can Capitalize on Evolving Consumer Behavior with Payment, Fulfillment Models, and More.” The discussion will be about how retailers are pivoting to provide more payment offerings and fulfillment models to adapt to the demands of today’s new consumer. Attendees will learn trends and strategies for navigating evolving consumer behavior.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 23, 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2WPCSeZ
Easier search THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Get Your Job Search Noticed!” Kaydi McQuade, delivery manager for Back Pocket Resources, will share some strategies to help business owners stand out and get noticed by recruiters and talent acquisition specialists so they can find their next position faster and with less frustration.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 23, 4 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3DDIREw
Good taste THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its ninth annual Taste of Southern Rhode Island fundraiser. The event will feature samples of food and spirits from local restaurants. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Proceeds raised will support the Chamber’s operations and programs.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 23, 5-8 P.M. $40/members; $50/nonmembers. Clark Farms, 2984 Commodore Perry Highway, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3ASCkDD
Workshop for startups THE SOUTH EASTERN Economic Development Corp., in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, will hold an entrepreneurial workshop. Participants will learn the fundamentals of planning, preparing for and financing a small business. The workshop is open to anyone currently in business, starting a business, or thinking about someday owning a business, as well as business assistance professionals who would like to learn more about SEED’s technical assistance programming.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 28, 10 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3DG8R23
Employee screening THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “How has the Pandemic Impacted Employment Screening?” Joseph Rotondo, CEO and president of New England Background Screening Consulting, will discuss trends on employment screening during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as developing and sustaining a strong program on background checks.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 28, 10-11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3zDSmRF
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