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Save The Bay Swim celebrates 43 years SAVE THE BAY INC. will hold its 43rd annual swim, the organization’s largest fundraiser. The 1.7-nautical-mile, open-water swim will take about 500 swimmers and 200 kayakers across Narragansett Bay. Proceeds raised will support the organization’s ongoing restoration, protection and advocacy efforts.
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 8:55 A.M. $50. U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
savebay.org/events/swim
Going green THE OCEAN COMMUNITY Chamber of Commerce will hold its second annual Green the Beach event. The festivities will include various environmental exhibits; science, technology, engineering, art and math activities; a beach cleanup; a Skip-A-Straw campaign; and other activities.
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Free. Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Ave., Westerly. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
oceanchamber.org/events/details/2nd-annual-green-the-beach-event-26520
Creating biz connections THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a peer-to-peer connections event, in which attendees will collaborate and create business connections in a casual setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards with them.
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 7:30-9 A.M. Free. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
providencechamber.com/events/details/p2p60-chat-connect-collaborate-806
Learn to grow your business BUSINESS REFERRALS & Mastermind Group will hold a morning session, in which business professionals can share ideas and assist with one another on how to successfully grow their businesses. Attendees should be prepared to share their 60-second elevator pitch and bring business cards.
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 7:30-9 A.M. $5. Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 371 Putnam Pike, No. 200, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rinetworking.com/event/tuesday-mornings-business-referrals-mastermind-group-6
Digital marketing POLARIS MEP will host a presentation as part of its ongoing Lunch & Learn series, titled “How The C-Suite Needs To Approach Digital Marketing To Avoid Feeling Jaded, Confused And Uncertain.” The seminar will help attendees gain clarity and confidence in how to approach, discuss and plan your digital initiatives.
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Free. Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/lunch-learn-c-suite-approach-to-digital-marketing
Expanding your contacts NETWORKNITE WILL HOLD a speed networking event, in which business professionals will have the chance to meet and share ideas in a speed-dating setting. The event will be a good opportunity for business individuals to expand their contacts.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 7-9 P.M. $27. O’Boy Restaurant, 333 Westminster St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/networknite-speed-networking-providence-business-professionals-tickets-62440340740?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Meeting new professionals UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Dartmouth Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will hold its monthly networking event. The event will bring entrepreneurs and business officials together to discuss various industry successes, issues, challenges and discoveries, such as how to get a grant, how to find new customers and finding good advisers.
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 4-5 P.M. Free. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 151 Martine St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (508) 999-8056 or
rwatkins@umassd.edu
Business barbeque THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will host its sixth annual Summer Business Barbeque, which celebrates all businesses located in Foxboro, Mass., Mansfield and Norton. Food and drinks will be offered. All businesses are invited, both Chamber members and nonmembers. Registration is required to attend. Event will be held rain or shine.
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 4:30-7 P.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/chamber-s-summer-business-bbq-6194
Bowling for rhinos THE ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers will host its sixth annual Bowling for Rhinos event. Registration includes three hours of bowling and shoe rental. Proceeds raised will support the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the International Rhino Foundation.
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 6:30-10 P.M. $15/adults; $10/children; Free/non-bowlers and children ages 2 and younger. AMF Cranston Lanes, 1450 Elmwood Ave., Cranston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rwpzoo.org
Boost your presence THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a seminar titled “Enhancing Your Digital Presence.” Attendees will learn tips on how to keep your presence up to date, as well as how to break through the paralysis of getting things perfect before doing anything. Account managers, business owners, CEOs, directors, managers, marketing directors, presidents and social media managers are encouraged to attend.
THURSDAY, AUG. 1, 8-9:30 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/enhancing-your-digital-presence-6138
Network with entrepreneurs THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by Botanical Creations. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and network with business professionals and entrepreneurs in a relaxed setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
FRIDAY, AUG. 2, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Botanical Creations, 895 Liberty Lane, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/First-Friday-Coffee-Hosted-By-Botanical-Creations-4925/details
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.
