EDITOR’S CHOICE
Schiller to discuss currentaffairs with NRI Chamber
THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold an Eggs & Issues event featuring Wendy J. Schiller, a professor of political science at Brown University. Schiller will discuss current affairs in politics and government.
TUESDAY, NOV. 16, 7:45-9 A.M. $25/members; $35/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Building 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. 15, 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, NOV. 16, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3bh6d5H
Business fundamentals
THE SOUTH EASTERN Economic Development Corp. and BankNewport, in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center and SCORE, will provide a workshop in which participants will learn fundamentals of planning for and financing a small business. It is open to anyone currently in business, starting a business, or thinking about owning a business in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
TUESDAY, NOV. 16, 10 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3nRYa5t
New connections
THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Sip. Talk. Interact. Reconnect. networking event, hosted by The Beatrice. The event will allow attendees to meet and build business connections. Attendees will be able to tour the new hotel.
TUESDAY, NOV. 16, 5-7 P.M.$20/members; $30/nonmembers. The Beatrice, 90 Westminster St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3pKmgSc
Getting started
THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “Exploring Entrepreneurship & Steps to Start a Business.” The workshop will outline how to develop a business idea, legal structures, financial needs, resources and training.
TUESDAY, NOV. 16, 5-7 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3aBsvyD
Chamber gathering
THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a Chamber Café networking event, hosted by Plant City Providence. The event will bring business professionals and entrepreneurs together to meet and build business connections.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Plant City Providence, 334 South Water St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Ee9ijw
Podcasting 101
THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Podcasting 101.” Max Willett, founder and CEO of Custom3D LLC, will present the workshop, which will include the steps to create a podcast, ranging from inspiration for the topic to the technology needed to capture audio. Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. $25/members; $30/nonmembers. Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Learn basics of a biz plan
THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “Business Plan Basics.” The workshop will offer an overview of writing a business plan. Topics to be discussed include reviewing each section of a business plan, research and writing tips, and resources for help and support.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17, 5-6:30 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Ek5dKE
Business after hours
ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours event, hosted by Barrett’s Waterfront. The event will provide an opportunity for Chamber members and nonmembers to mingle and build business relationships in an informal, relaxed business setting.
THURSDAY, NOV. 17, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. Barrett’s Waterfront, 1082 Davol St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3FPIhVh
Effective marketing
THE R.I. SMALL BUSINESS Development Center will hold a workshop titled “10 Examples of Small Business Saturday Marketing Campaigns.” The workshop will offer attendees who are planning to participate in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27 ways to boost your message. The discussion will review examples of effective marketing campaigns launched by small businesses. Julie Loffredi, a marketing counselor for RISBDC, will lead the discussion.
THURSDAY, NOV. 18, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3iYJyiQ
Networking in Newport
THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business During Hours networking event, hosted by Innovate Newport. Members and nonmembers alike will hear the latest from the Chamber and network with professionals and business owners.
THURSDAY, NOV. 18, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/2ZsQtK6
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.