EDITOR’S CHOICE
Scituate Lions Club to hold charity golf event THE SCITUATE LIONS CLUB will hold its Mark Centracchio Memorial Golf Tournament. All proceeds raised will support several cancer programs, including the Rhode Island Lions Children’s Cancer Fund, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and other charities.
MONDAY, JULY 26, 10:30 A.M. TO 7 P.M. $150/golfer; $50/dinner package. Crestwood Country Club, 90 Wheeler St., Rehoboth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Personal branding THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual workshop titled “Momentum Live: A New Way to Look at Personal Branding.” The workshop, part of the Chamber’s Lunch ’n Learn series, focuses on a different topic each week designed to help business owners grow their small business. Bob Salvas, a local marketing expert and counselor for SCORE Rhode Island, will host the event. There will also be a Q&A session.
MONDAY, JULY 12, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/7ptehu4s
Addressing homelessness CROSSROADS RHODE ISLAND will hold a training event on the service prioritization decision assistance tool. SPDAT is an acuity assessment tool for homeless-serving organizations and staff working with individuals/families experiencing homelessness to prioritize service. Attendees will learn and be certified on how to use the SPDAT to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Free. Crossroads Rhode Island, 160 Broad St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Internet marketing THE RHODE ISLAND Business Acceleration Group will hold a discussion on internet marketing. Attendees will discuss creating and distributing consistent and shareworthy content to attract and retain a clearly defined audience – ultimately driving profitable customer action.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 12:30-1:30 P.M. Free. Brewed Awakenings, 1316 Bald Hill Road, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Building new connections THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Morning Coffee networking event, hosted by Fairwinds Marina. The event will allow attendees to build business connections with one another.
THURSDAY, JULY 15, 8-9 A.M. $5. Fairwinds Marina, 2 Seminole St., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/fvraujww
Business tax credits THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual workshop titled “Navigating the Employee Retention Tax Credit.” The ERTC was introduced as part of the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act in March 2020 as a potential measure of tax relief for businesses struggling due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees will learn what the tax credit is, who is eligible for refundable payroll tax credits using the ERTC and real-world examples of how the tax credit assisted businesses.
THURSDAY, JULY 15, 10-11 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/k6p476ms
Creative minds DISTRICT HALL PROVIDENCE will hold a Thursday Gathering event focused on art and creative minds. The agenda will cover how companies hire and discuss steps on how your company can clarify messaging to attract new employees, and an informal conversation with thought leaders from around Rhode Island touching on topics important for innovators, entrepreneurs and small businesses.
THURSDAY, JULY 15, 10:30 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/rczvsnzj
Learn about SBA programs 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, JULY 15, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/236rz5cz
Networking opportunities THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Young Professionals will hold a networking event, hosted by Clark Farms. The event provides young professionals with networking opportunities. The group welcomes young professionals to fun and successful relationship-building events at fellow Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce businesses.
THURSDAY, JULY 15, 6-8 P.M. $5. Clark Farms, 2984 Commodore Perry Highway, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Rolling along THE FIFTH ANNUAL Rolling for Homes, an event that supports the West Bay Habitat for Humanity, will be held. Participants with Jeeps and motorcycles can be part of the event. Funds raised from the event go toward the building of a ranch duplex in Burrillville. These units will house two veterans, active military and their families. A barbecue, 50/50 raffle and live music will be part of the festivities.
SATURDAY, JULY 17, 9:30 A.M. TO 4 P.M. $25. Elks Lodge No. 2359, 326 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Patent resources THE U.S. PATENT and Trademark Office will hold a virtual workshop for individuals who are interested in learning more about protecting their intellectual property and who needs assistance in doing so. Attendees will learn about these various resources, many of which are free, and put them to work for you as you begin or continue down your path of innovation. The session will also include a focus on the office’s COVID-19 relief and assistance efforts.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, NOON TO 1 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/53j9k4jp
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.
