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SouthCoast Chamber members hit links to network, raise funds THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will host its annual Chamber Invitational Golf Tournament. The event, in addition to golfing, will feature networking opportunities, a cocktail hour, raffles, prizes for various contests, dinner and an awards ceremony. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, 10 A.M. $225/golfer; $1,200/foursome plus program ad; $55/dinner and awards ceremony only. Allendale Country Club, 1047 Allen St., Dartmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
southcoastchamber.com
Effective follow-up THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce and Score Rhode Island will hold a seminar, titled “The Fortune is in the Follow-Up.” Attendees will learn how to effectively follow up with people you meet at a networking event, and why it is important to keep in touch with the people you meet and the people you already know. The U.S. Small Business Administration is a sponsor of this seminar.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, 9-10:30 A.M. Free. Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 402, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.nrichamber.com/events/The-Fortune-is-in-the-Followup-2101/details
Outside the box DISCOVERYOU EVENTS AND WRIK Entertainment will hold a networking event as part of the monthly “Out of the Box Networking Social” series, bringing together representatives from the business, arts, events and wellness communities for a night of networking. Door prizes, light appetizers and a cash bar will be offered.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, 5-7:30 P.M. $12/advance; $15/at the door. Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille, 2099 Post Road, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/septembers-out-of-the-box-networking-social-tickets-65207412125?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Strategies for design DESIGNXRI AND INNOVATE NEWPORT will hold a design business workshop titled “Entrepreneurial Strategies” as part of the Design Forward RI series. The workshop will be taught by local business leaders and designers, and open to residents with a design background, or working or seeking employment in the design sector.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4, 8:30 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
designxri.com/programs/dfworkshops
Meeting new professionals SEMPER HOME LOANS INC. will host an event as part of its Semper Social Series. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals in a relaxed setting.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4, 6-9 P.M. Free. Blu on the Water, 20 Water St., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/semper-social-series-tickets-66910205225?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Maximizing productivity THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a workshop, titled “Learning How to Maximize Your Productivity with Google Tools.” The workshop will explore how individuals can use these tools – Gmail, Google Calendar, etc. – to communicate more effectively inside and outside the organization, as well as keep track of tasks and calendar – and even schedule online meetings. Business owners, managers, social media managers and executive directors should attend this workshop.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5, 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/learning-how-to-maximize-your-productivity-with-google-tools-6139
Legislative breakfast THE RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY for Human Resource Management will host its annual Fall Legislative Breakfast, in which attendees will hear from experts on various HR and employment law topics. James Reidy of Sheehan, Phinney, Bass & Green, which has a Boston office, will be the keynote speaker, and focus on legal issues and hiring strategies in the era of legalized marijuana. A breakfast buffet will be offered.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5, 8:30 A.M. TO NOON. $40/members; $65/nonmembers; $75/walk-in; $20/students. Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
rishrm.wildapricot.org/event-3367946
Establishing connections THE NORTH KINGSTOWN Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Kings Crossing Golf Club, as part of its “Engaging Evenings” series. The event will allow local business professionals to meet and make connections with one another in a casual setting.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Kings Crossing Golf Club, 655 Old Baptist Road, North Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 295-5566 or
julie@northkingstown.com
Statewide social UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND Young Leaders Circle and Millennial Rhode Island will hold the 11th annual Statewide Social. The event is intended to bring together young professionals from around the state for a night of networking. Appetizers and a cash bar will be part of the event.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5, 5:30-8 P.M. $10/advance; $15/at the door. Graduate Providence, 11 Dorrance St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/state-wide-social-2019-tickets-67262033553?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Building new relationships THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield in South Kingstown. The event will allow business professionals to meet and build connections with one another. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6., 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield, 55 Scallop Shell Way, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/First-Friday-Coffee-Hosted-By-Elderwood-of-Scallop-Shell-at-Wakefield-5010/details
Retaining customers SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold a workshop titled “Customer Retention – How Small Businesses Can Improve Customer Retention and Lower Costs.” Learn how to understand the value of customer retention, avoid expensive customer-acquiring techniques and gain strategies on how to effectively retain current customers.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6, 9-11 A.M. Free. CIC Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
commerceri.ecenterdirect.com/events/541
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