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SRI Chamber to host annualChamber Choice Awards THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2022 Chamber Choice Awards ceremony. The event will celebrate businesses within the community. Dinner will also be served. The event, which is for Chamber attendees ages 18 and older, will include a silent auction of items donated by Chamber members. Cocktail attire is required.
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 6-9 P.M. $65. Laurel Lane Country Club, 309 Laurel Lane, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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A second act 2ND ACT ORG INC., a nonprofit whose mission is to change the ways that people and communities respond to the impact of substance use through theater and drama therapy, will hold its May Day Fundraiser. The event will provide light refreshments and afternoon tea and will give attendees a chance to connect with the organization’s teaching artists and drama therapists. Donations raised at the event will support the organization’s programming.
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2-4 P.M. Free. Social Enterprise Greenhouse, 10 Davol Square, Suite 100, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Intellectual property 101 THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop taught by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office titled “Intellectual Property 101.” Attendees will learn about intellectual property basics and potential ways to protect innovations during the transition from idea to product. The session will offer an overview of intellectual property types such as patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets; why innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their intellectual property; and how to get started in protecting intellectual property.
TUESDAY, MAY 3, NOON TO 4 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3DvT99M
Getting connected THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Networking Pop-Up event, hosted by Ironclad Fitness North LLC. Business professionals, entrepreneurs and local employees will have the opportunity to meet and create connections with one another in a relaxed setting. The event will allow attendees to participate in a low-impact team competition. Complimentary beverages and appetizers will be served.
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 5-7 P.M. $20/members; $30/nonmembers. Ironclad Fitness North LLC, 300A George Washington Highway, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Making new connections THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by Animal Rescue Rhode Island and Westwind Financial. The event will bring together local business professionals and entrepreneurs in a casual setting to build connections with one another. Walk-ins are welcome but pre-registration is encouraged.
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Animal Rescue Rhode Island, 506B Curtis Corner Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Starting up SCORE RHODE ISLAND will hold a workshop titled “Discovering Your Business Model – Capture More Value for your Business.” The event will discuss why purpose, values and value proposition are important for successful businesses. It will also review the nine components of a business model while keeping focus on delivering value to customers and capturing value for your business. The event will be held both in person and virtually.
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 9:30 A.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Introduction to QuickBooks THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold a workshop titled “QuickBooks 101.” This workshop will provide an introduction to QuickBooks. You will learn how to navigate and utilize the application for processing financial statements, invoices and tracking your money. Even for those who have an accountant, this class will provide attendees an understanding of why good bookkeeping is valuable for running a business.
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 10-11:30 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3u8ubup
Learning over lunch EAGLEVIEW will hold a lunch-and-learn event, allowing attendees to understand how EagleView’s aerial imagery and geospatial data can help a city or town plan better and make effective decisions. Lunch will be served.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Free. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Casual meetup THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Bluestone Wealth & Trust. The informal event will allow businesspeople to get together, exchange ideas and develop new relationships. Attendees are encouraged to bring their business cards.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Bluestone Wealth & Trust, 80 North Main St., Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Take next step in exporting POLARIS MEP will hold an international trade workshop titled “Financial Aspects of Global Business.” During the 90-minute workshop, Linda Woulfe, an international trade consultant and trainer, will help Rhode Island-based manufacturers gain the understanding they need to take the next step to exporting. Topics include understanding what goes into a pricing strategy, how to finance exports and what resources are available, and how to mitigate risk. A Q&A session will also be featured.
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 9-10:30 A.M. $175. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3xfTCfh
Women’s forum ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its 2022 Women’s Forum, hosted by Rachel’s Lakeside. Mass. Rep. Carole Fiola, D-Bristol, will be the event’s keynote speaker. Fiola currently serves as chair of the House Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development and as a member of the Special Committee on Redistricting and Reapportionment. The event will celebrate accomplishments of women while motivating other women to follow their example.
FRIDAY, MAY 24, 7:30-9 A.M. $40/members; $55/nonmembers. Rachel’s Lakeside, 950 State Road, Dartmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3qW8Ceo
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.
