Editor’s choice
Strengthening defensesagainst cyberattacks TECH COLLECTIVE is hosting a webinar explaining the tools and resources that can be utilized for strengthening front-line defenses against cyberattacks. The webinar will be hosted by Tricia King, senior consultant at Vertikal6, and Kathleen Malin, vice president of technology and operations management at the Rhode Island Foundation. King will discuss Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection, which provides protection across the Microsoft 365 environment, while Malin will explain KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, 10:10-10:50 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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A conversation with Kennedy ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER is hosting a conversation with U.S. Rep. Joe P. Kennedy III, who is a candidate for U.S. Senate. Kennedy will answer as many questions as possible in the time allotted. Registration is required for participation. Participants will receive an email the night before the event with a Zoom link.
MONDAY, AUG. 24, 10-10:30 A.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Accounting for a contractor THE RHODE ISLAND PROCUREMENT Technical Assistance Center will host a webinar to guide participants through the essential components of an accounting system and the best practices for passing the Standard Form 1408 Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System. Participants will learn the need for having an adequate or approved accounting system for conducting their business operations, understand the criteria for an adequate accounting system and the components of an accounting system, and know some of the best practices for successfully passing the survey.
TUESDAY, AUG. 25, 1-2:30 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Public relations in a pandemic THE GREATER PROVIDENCE CHAMBER of Commerce is hosting a webinar to explain the best way to manage public relations initiatives amid the pandemic. The webinar will be hosted by Claire Papanastasiou, an account director and crisis communications professional; Melissa Murtagh, an account manager and strategic adviser; and Alexis Feinberg, a senior account executive and media relations professional, who will conduct a review of public relations best practices and offer some tips and advice for managing communications. The forum will be held live on Facebook.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27, 10-11 A.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Understanding HUBZones THE RHODE ISLAND PROCUREMENT Technical Assistance Center will be holding a webinar hosted by Ian Patterson and John Mattox, government contract attorneys who will discuss changes by the U.S. Small Business Administration to the HUBZone program, and provide guidance and an overview of the program’s requirements, including: ownership, control and eligibility. Participants will learn about HUBZone set-asides, sole-source contracts, price preference, the principal office rule, the 35% employee rule, who qualifies, the clear line of fracture standard, annual certification, program examinations, and maintaining compliance in a changing landscape.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27, 1-2:30 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Entrepreneur shares his story SCORE RHODE ISLAND is hosting a webinar to provide an example of a minority entrepreneur who succeeded in business. Nilson L. Goes, CEO and president of Infinite Energy Construction, will host the webinar, recounting his story, while also discussing what it takes to succeed in the business. SCORE will share Goes’ story in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 8, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Learn basics of business finance THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise is hosting a webinar to explain the basics of business finance and accounting. This two-hour workshop will provide information and resources, as well as discuss the basics of accounting related to budgets associated with business finance. Webinar participants will learn the accounting principles, maintaining a bottom line, finance, tax considerations, forecasting, financial statements, software, funding, and strategies for balancing a budget while managing financials. Upon registration, an access link will be sent via email to participants.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, NOON TO 2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Mastering Mailchimp THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise is hosting a webinar workshop to explain how to use Mailchimp to disseminate a message to a large target audience and to maintain the promotional aspects of a business operation. This webinar will teach participants how to use the Mailchimp marketing platform as a resource and tool to acquire sales leads and to engage with your clients. Upon registration, a link will be sent via email to participants to access the webinar.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, NOON TO 2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Strategies for better sleep SCORE RHODE ISLAND is hosting a webinar to discuss strategies and techniques focused on getting sound sleep for better health and to be more productive in the workplace. Success coach and speaker Holly Jean Jackson will explain the facts about sleep deprivation and why sleep is crucial to health and job performance; the three biggest sleep challenges; and detail some strategies for improving sleep to increase performance.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 29, 1-2 P.M. Free. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Communication with customers TECH COLLECTIVE is hosting a webinar to discuss the proper way to handle customer-service operations. Sean Trainor, an assistant professor at New England Institute of Technology, will host the sessions, outlining the best ways for a business to manage customer inquiries. Topics will include two-way communication, nonverbal communication, true listening, good versus poor customer service, effective phone skills, the differences between internal and external customers, and what a customer-service culture is. Trainor will also explain the elements of effective emails and memos.
FRIDAYS, OCT. 9-DEC. 4, 10 A.M. TO NOON. $400. Online webinar. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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