EDITOR’S CHOICE
Shekarchi to speak at Northern R.I. Chamber’s breakfast event
THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold an Eggs & Issues Breakfast event, hosted by Kirkbrae Country Club. House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, D-Warwick, will be the guest speaker and will answer questions on the upcoming legislative session and any pressing matters impacting the state.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $30/members; $50/nonmembers
Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/4cauh3yx
Plunging for a cause
THE 20TH ANNUAL A Wish Come True Polar Plunge will be held. Participants will take a cold swim in the ocean waters for a cause. Funds raised from this event will help the organization grant wishes to children ages 3-18 who are battling life-threatening illnesses. Teams and individuals can participate in the event.
MONDAY, JAN. 1, NOON. $40
Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/482nrduz
Networking over coffee
THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by JeKa Wellness Center. Local business professionals and entrepreneurs are invited to share what their company has to offer and make connections to help their business.
FRIDAY, JAN. 5, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers
JeKa Wellness Center, 512 Main St., South Kingstown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/mr3mtm3y
Empowering entrepreneurs
THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a seminar titled “EmpowerHerTech: Bridging the Digital Divide for Women Entrepreneurs.” The computer literacy session will help attendees gain skills and tools to succeed in the digital age while receiving personalized guidance and insights tailored to one’s business needs. This session is designed for women at all levels of computer and tech knowledge.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 9:30-11:30 A.M. $50
Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/4xwzzezp
Raising a glass
THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Young Professionals, in conjunction with the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, will hold their quarterly networking event, hosted by Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. This group welcomes professionals younger than the age of 40 and anyone new to networking to meet quarterly at a local Southern Rhode Island Chamber member business. This event is for attendees ages 21 and older. Light food, a cash bar and door prizes will be offered.
THURSDAY, JAN. 11, 6-8 P.M. $5
Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co., 1425 Kingstown Road, No. 5, South Kingstown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: tinyurl.com/mrkmjfpm
