EDITOR’S CHOICE
Salve Regina University to host Blue Innovation Symposium SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY, partnering with the Consulate General of Canada, will welcome for the first time to Rhode Island more than 200 specialists and sponsors from the marine industry to share thoughts on technology, education, commerce and networking, at the Blue Innovation Symposium.
TUESDAY, NOV. 27, 9 A.M. TO 7 P.M., WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. $60. Salve Regina University, 100 Ochre Point Ave., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
salve.edu/blue-innovation-symposium
Building new relationships THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold its networking group in a forum setting in which business owners and entrepreneurs can build business relationships with one another. Four one-hour group sessions will be held over two days.
MONDAY, NOV. 26, 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, NOV. 27, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/calendar
Learn impact of new legislation THE TAUNTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold a discussion about the final “Grand Bargain” legislative package, which bundled parts of three ballot questions – $15 minimum wage, paid family and medical leave, and sales-tax rollback – slated for the November ballot.
TUESDAY, NOV. 27, 8-9:30 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. StoneForge Tavern & Publick House, 90 Paramount Drive, Raynham. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tauntonareachamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=192
Showcase your skills THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE will hold a workshop on how to create a resume that will better showcase your skills and presents you in a stronger light to employers. Attendees will learn from recruiters on ways to get noticed for your next job, as well as strategies to ensure your resume stands out.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 10 A.M. TO NOON. $10. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/916/Rock-your-Resume-CWE-RI-Nov-28
What to know about opioids THE OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF RHODE ISLAND, the R.I. Department of Health and the Rhode Island Associated General Contractors are among several construction and building trades and health-industry groups co-sponsoring a lunch seminar, titled “Opioids and Your Workforce: What you need to know.” Health practitioners and specialists will educate attendees about opioids in the workplace, overdose-prevention programs and available resources.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28, 11:30 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Free. United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Local 51 Plumbers & Pipefitters, 11 Hemingway Drive, East Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 621-2228
Manufacturing’s aging workforce POLARIS MEP Project Manager Phil Ward will hold a presentation on a training process called “Job Instruction,” part of the Training Within Industry program, which offers a process for capturing employee knowledge and supports knowledge retention in trainees. The presentation will be about how to address manufacturing’s aging workforce.
THURSDAY, NOV. 29, 7:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/solving-the-aging-workforce-crisis-with-job-instruction
Discussing Social Security MICHAEL C. PAOLINO, of Edward Jones, will hold a presentation titled “Social Security: Your Questions Answered.” The discussion will be an overview on how Social Security fits into retirement plans, when one should start taking benefits and understanding how taxes factor in with Social Security. Reservations are due Nov. 23.
THURSDAY, NOV. 29, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Edward Jones, 24 Salt Pond Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 783-7548
Learn about local startups THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH’S Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will host a networking event for entrepreneurs to gather and learn about one another’s businesses, issues and discoveries, among other topics. Discussion topics may include how to obtain grants and how to find customers or good advisers.
THURSDAY, NOV. 29, 4 P.M. Free. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 151 Martine St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/cie-monthly-networking-event-tickets-50073544319?aff=ebapi
Get trained on CloudWorx RHODE ISLAND TELEPHONE will host a system-manager training session on CloudWorx, the company’s new cloud-based phone system. The training session is for business owners, managers, information technology managers and administrators who are considering using or currently using CloudWorx. Coffee and muffins will be served.
FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 9-11 A.M. $25. Rhode Island Telephone, 175 Metro Center Blvd., Unit 10, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/cloudworx-system-management-training-tickets-52323087764
Reclaiming abundance BRYNA HAYNES, founder of Choose Your Evolution, will hold a workshop on how women can reclaim abundance in their lives, both personally and professionally, through authenticity, vulnerability and trust every day. The event will also include networking among attendees and a cocktail hour.
TUESDAY, DEC. 4, 3:30-7:30 P.M. $15/members; $75/nonmembers. The Hotel Providence, 139 Mathewson St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
nexus.memberclicks.net/december-event#
