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SouthCoast Chamber to host 133rd annual Business Meeting THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will host its 133rd annual Business Meeting. The event is expected to bring together more than 300 business leaders and government officials, as well as recognize new and outgoing board members and feature an awards presentation. Ed Lambert, executive director of Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education and former mayor of Fall River, will be the keynote speaker.
THURSDAY, NOV. 21, 8:30-10:30 A.M. $45/members; $55/nonmembers. Century House, 107 South Main St., Acushnet. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/133rd-southcoast-chamber-annual-business-meeting-495984
Empower women THE EMPOWER WOMEN’S EXPO will feature more than 80 businesses and 20 presenters covering several women-related aspects. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with on-site professionals about the latest products and services, attend seminars, experience a live fashion show, take part in wine/spirits tastings, and other events.
SUNDAY, NOV. 17, 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. $10. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/empower-womens-expo-tickets-63342958494
Building new 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. 18, 8 A.M. TO 1 P.M., TUESDAY, NOV. 19, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
www.tri-townchamber.org/events/details/trex-i-networking-group-11-18-2019-6011
Town hall talk BRYANT UNIVERSITY’S John H. Chafee Center for International Business will hold an event titled “China Town Hall – National Webcast on U.S. China Relations and Discussion.” Kate Walsh, associate professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, will lead the town hall discussion with local experts. A buffet dinner will be served.
MONDAY, NOV. 18, 5-8 P.M. $35. Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/china-town-hall-national-webcast-on-us-china-relations-and-discussion-tickets-74429932933
Internet addiction NEWPORT HOSPITAL, in collaboration with The Gruben Charitable Foundation and Salve Regina University, will hold a workshop titled “Innovations in Addiction Treatment: Epidemiology and Etiology of Internet Behavior.” David Greenfield, founder and medical director of the Center for Internet and Technology Addiction, will lead the discussion on issues associated with internet addiction and internet-use disorder.
MONDAY, NOV. 18, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Salve Regina University, Bazarsky Lecture Hall, 36 Ochre Point Ave., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
Newport-bh-workshop.eventbrite.com
Expert advice THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold the first of its “Ask The Expert” series, in which officials from local organizations will answer questions about certain topics. This event will feature representatives from HealthSource RI.
TUESDAY, NOV. 19, 8:30-10 A.M. Free. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
newportchamber.com/events/details/ask-the-expert-series-healthsource-ri-4516
Leveraging marketing POLARIS MEP will hold a presentation titled “Leveraging Marketing & Sales Data to Drive Exciting Growth” as part of the organization’s Lunch & Learn series. Attendees will learn about a framework on how to connect data to business goals, leveraging internal data sources and third-party data sets for different purposes, evaluating and presenting results to stakeholders, and examples of how companies are leveraging data to drive growth. The presentation is suggested for CEOs and marketing practitioners.
TUESDAY, NOV. 19, 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. Free. Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/lunch-learn-leveraging-marketing-sales-data-to-drive-exciting-growth
Gather wit hprofessionals THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its latest P2P60 event, allowing individuals to collaborate and meet new business professionals in a casual environment. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20, 7:30-9 A.M. Free. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
providencechamber.com/events/details/p2p60-chat-connect-collaborate-811
Establishing connections THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking event, hosted by The Glass Station. The event invites members of southern Rhode Island’s business community to meet and gather in a relaxed setting, offering an opportunity to make new business connections. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. The Glass Station, 446 Main St., Suite A, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Business-After-Hours-Hosted-The-Glass-Station-4975/details
Network after work THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s College of Visual & Performing Arts. The event is an opportunity for local business professionals to meet and build professional relationships with one another in a relaxed setting. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a raffle prize will be offered at the event.
THURSDAY, NOV. 21, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Visual & Performing Arts, 715 Purchase St., New Bedford. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/november-2019-business-after-hours-496008
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