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Second annual Green the Beach to be held in Westerly WESTERLY WILL HOLD its second annual Green the Beach event. The festivities will include various environmental exhibits, science, technology, engineering, arts 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
Strengthen biz relationships INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S INSOLVENCY & Restructuring Confederation’s New England Network will hold a luncheon during the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Northeast Conference. The luncheon will offer an opportunity for attorneys, turnaround professionals, bankers and other insolvency professionals to strengthen business relationships.
FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1-3 P.M. $55/members; $65/nonmembers. Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, 1 Goat Island, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/iwirc-luncheon-at-the-abi-northeast-conference-registration-59953238751?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#tickets
Meeting new entrepreneurs 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. Four one-hour group sessions will be held over two days.
MONDAY, JULY 15, 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, JULY 16, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tri-townchamber.org/events/details/trex-i-networking-group-07-15-2019-6002
Business certification THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a course on how certified women and minority-owned businesses can earn contracts with the government for goods and services. The course will cover eligibility requirements, how such enterprises can benefit and a basic introduction to government contracts.
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1293/Women-amp-Minority-Owned-Business-Certification-CWE-RI-Jul-16
Lean trainings POLARIS MEP and the Phoenix Partnership’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence will provide a full-day lean training session for manufacturers. The session will help fill the gap in understanding and training that may exist at higher levels of an organization. Executives, supervisors and managers who have an interest in bolstering lean practices within their companies should attend.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Free. Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/one-day-lean-workshop-july-2019
Become a notary THE R.I. DEPARTMENT of State will offer notary public training. The course will be for both new and experienced notaries, or anyone who wishes to become a notary public. The training covers changes to notarial law in Rhode Island, as well as best practices.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2-3 P.M. Free. R.I. Department of State, 148 West River St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
sos.ri.gov/divisions/notary-public
Marketing tips SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GREENHOUSE will hold a one-on-one marketing and sales-growth advising session, hosted by Xzito Creative Solutions LLC. Topics to be discussed will include what makes your brand unique, how to differentiate from competitors, what strategies to use to attract new leads and how to keep customers engaged.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 3-5 P.M. Free. Xzito Creative Solutions LLC, 2820 Hartford Ave., Johnston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/1-on-1-marketing-sales-growth-advising-with-xzito-creative-solutions-tickets-61674073815?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Discuss R.I. art, culture FOUNTAINHEAD RI will hold a panel discussion titled “Art, Culture and Entrepreneurship In the Ocean State and Beyond.” The event is scheduled to bring together industry leaders to share their insight and knowledge into art and culture, as well as include a networking session. Admission is limited to 50 individuals.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 6-8:30 P.M. Free. Providence Art Club, Founder’s Room, 11 Thomas St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/a-panel-event-art-culture-and-entrepreneurship-in-the-ocean-state-and-beyond-tickets-62781223329?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Helpful biz programs THE RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY for Human Resource Management will hold its monthly meeting, titled “Starting, Growing or Downsizing Your Business.” The R.I. Department of Labor and Training will offer programs that will show how human resources and your organization can support your business.
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 8-9:30 A.M. Free/members; $20/nonmembers. New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rishrm.wildapricot.org/events
Aloha! THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its inaugural Summer Luau. The event will include a pig roast, live music and a hula dance performed by Taunton’s Girls Inc. There will also be a 50-50 raffle supporting Taunton’s Girls, a cash bar and an auction to win tickets to a Zac Brown Band concert at Fenway Park.
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 5-8 P.M. $60. Chamberlain Farms, 12 Friend St., Berkley. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (508) 824-4068 or
christine@tauntonareachamber.org
Connecting off the clock THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its Off the Clock Connections networking event, in which members can meet and build business relationships. The event will also include a cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres.
THURSDAY, JULY 18, 5-6:30 P.M. $10. Graduate Providence, Rooftop Terrace, 11 Dorrance St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
providencechamber.com/events/details/save-the-date-off-the-clock-connections-805
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