EDITOR’S CHOICE
Roger Williams Park Zoo to host Zoobilee fundraiser
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO will host its 31st annual Zoobilee! Feast with the Beasts fundraiser. This event is the zoo’s largest single-night fundraiser featuring fare from dozens of the area’s restaurants and beverage providers. Live entertainment will also be part of the festivities. All proceeds will support the zoo’s operations.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 6-11 P.M. $150. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/28k55dap
Summer sounds
SOUTH COUNTY MUSEUM will hold its third annual Music at the Museum fundraiser. The event will feature various musical performances in support of the museum, which promotes the history of southern Rhode Island.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2 P.M. $20. South County Museum, 115 Strathmore St., Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/54hyuw58
On the links
THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Golf Tournament. The event will benefit both the Chamber and the Charles E. Volkmann Scholarship Fund. Since the start of its annual scholarship program, the Chamber has given more than $100,000 to local high school seniors in pursuit of higher education with an interest in a business career. Cost includes greens fee, a shared cart, lunch and dinner.
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 12:30 P.M. $190/player; $40/member dinner; $50/nonmember dinner. LaBaron Hills Country Club, 183 Rhode Island Road, Lakeville, Mass. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/yc2myrsu
Real estate post-pandemic
MARCUM LLP will hold a panel discussion titled “Office and Retail Real Estate in Providence – Will It Ever Be the Same Post Pandemic?” Industry leaders will dive into this topic, addressing the current state of the office and retail sectors of Providence real estate and what they predict is coming for the industry.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 4:30-7:30 P.M. Free. District Hall, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/mrxnkbv6
Socializing over food
THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a young professionals street food social event, hosted by Malis Asian Comfort Food. The networking event will bring local business professionals together in a relaxed setting. Complimentary cocktails will be offered.
THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Malis Asian Comfort Food, 1550 New State Highway, Unit 3, Raynham. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/bddp3av7
Understanding housing crisis
THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Understanding the Impact of the Housing Crisis on Employees” as part of the Chamber’s Lunch & Learn series. Eric Coury, owner and manager of The Coury Team Realtors, will discuss the current economic and housing market challenges for employees, what is happening and why, and what employers can do to improve recruitment and increase employee retention.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free/members; $15/nonmembers. CIC Providence LLC, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/23jftxke
On tap
THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Young Professionals, part of the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, will team with multiple professional groups from around the state to hold a Statewide Summer Social, hosted by Whalers Brewing Co. LLC. This group welcomes professionals under the age of 40 and anyone new to networking to meet quarterly at a local Chamber member business. Pizza and a cash bar will be provided.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 6-8 P.M. $5. Whalers Brewing Co., 1174 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/4setp7ya
Driving success
THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a human resources and business owner forum. The presentation will cover HR strategies for businesses of all sizes, offer opportunities to improve a business’s culture, talent acquisition, employee retention, total rewards, employee development and positive employee relations.
THURSDAY, JULY 13, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/ywfucwc8
Business tech skills
THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “EmpowerHerTech: Bridging the Digital Divide for Women Entrepreneurs.” The computer literacy session will help attendees gain the skills and tools to succeed in the digital age while receiving personalized guidance and insights tailored to one’s business needs. This session is designed for women at all levels of computer and technology knowledge. Lindsey Ramirez, Rhode Island’s CWE center director, will lead the workshop.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 9:30-11:30 A.M. $10-$50. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/yckzufhy
Building new relationships
THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a Summer After Hours networking event, hosted by Rail Explorers. Business professionals are invited to build connections with one another. Attendees will also enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks, such as beer, wine and soft drinks before and after riding the rails – 3 miles each way – as well as during a 20-minute break overlooking Narragansett Bay before heading back.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 4:45-7:30 P.M. $20/members; $25/nonmembers. Rail Explorers, 1 Alexander Road, Portsmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/3x5e6ssd
Shopify 101
THE RHODE ISLAND Small Business Development Center will hold a workshop titled “Shopify 101: Website Platform.” The workshop will offer attendees the basics of Shopify. This platform has specific advantages pertaining to certain situations, such as starting a business or creating a website with e-commerce. Amanda Basse, a center marketing counselor, will lead the workshop.
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 11 A.M. TO NOON Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/mrycm6aw
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