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Taking the plunge for a good cause THE 43RD ANNUAL Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics Rhode Island will feature hundreds of people willing to take a cold swim at the beach for a good cause. Participants can plunge individually or as part of a team. Money raised will help more than 3,900 athletes in Rhode Island compete in the Special Olympics at no cost to them.
TUESDAY, JAN. 1, NOON. $50. Roger Wheeler State Beach, 100 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
firstgiving.com/event/sori/43rd-Annual-Penguin-Plunge-for-Special-Olympics-Rhode-Island
Talk trends in social media AN ANNUAL OVERVIEW of social media trends of 2018, and an exploration of possible trends for 2019, will be held at the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce. The event, which is recommended for business owners, marketing directors, social media managers and specialists, and executive directors, will focus on upcoming changes to social media platforms, what trends are important to local businesses and how those trends will affect the future of social media marketing.
FRIDAY, DEC. 21, 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/social-media-trends-2019-5877
Helping children CARITAS SMILE will hold a holiday party fundraiser, benefiting local children. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be given to needy children at the event. Proceeds raised will also help benefit a local student who will help volunteer in the Dominican Republic.
FRIDAY, DEC. 21, 5 P.M. $20 suggested donation. Schastea, 2170 Broad St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/holiday-party-cocktails-for-a-good-cause-caritas-smile-tickets-53361417436
Getting twisted TWISTED NETWORKING will hold a networking event allowing business professionals to develop skills to help acquire sales representatives, advocates and new clients. The event will also include a guest speaker.
THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 11:45 A.M. TO 1 P.M. $17. Jacky’s Galaxie, 1488 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/twisted-networking-north-providence-ri-tickets-53213985463?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Meeting new professionals POWER HOUR NETWORK GROUP’S Somerset chapter will hold a networking event, hosted by Roger’s Family Restaurant. The event will allow business entrepreneurs and professionals to meet and converse over business.
THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 9-10 A.M. Free. Roger’s Family Restaurant, 1229 Wilbur Ave., Somerset. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/power-hour-network-group-somerset-chapter-tickets-46604210448?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Networking before work THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a First Friday Coffee event, in which members of the local business community can gather and meet.
FRIDAY, JAN. 4, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Neal W. Rogol, DMD, Inc., 24 Salt Pond Road, No. G2, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/First-Friday-Coffee-Hosted-by-Neal-W-Rogol-DMD-4600/details
Building new relationships CIGAR AFTER HOURS Business Networking will hold an event allowing business professionals to meet and share ideas with one another, as well as build business relationships. The event will include appetizers, a full bar and attendees will be provided a complimentary cigar.
MONDAY, JAN. 7, 5:30-8:30 P.M. $10/members; $15/nonmembers. White Ash Cigar Lounge, 413 Central Ave., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/cigars-after-hours-business-networking-january-7th-at-white-ash-tickets-53572706407?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#tickets
Are startups right for you? THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE will hold a workshop on whether starting a business is right for you. Attendees will learn about common traits and characteristics of entrepreneurs, identify risks and rewards of self-employment, discuss the importance of a business plan and learn about programs to help you move forward with your business idea. Attendees will also have the chance to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a CWE counselor.
TUESDAY, JAN. 8, 9:30-11:30 A.M. Free. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/951/Is-Entrepreneurship-Right-for-You-CWE-RI-Jan-8
Connecting communities DISCOVERYOU EVENTS and WRIK Entertainment will host an “Out of the Box” networking social event bringing the business, arts, events and wellness communities together. Along with building business relationships, attendees will also be treated to appetizers, bowling and billiards, and a cash bar.
TUESDAY, JAN. 8, 5-7:30 P.M. $8/advance; $10/door. R1 Indoor Karting Entertainment Center, 100 Higginson Ave., Lincoln.INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/january-out-of-box-networking-tickets-51476196690?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Evaluate biz ideas RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS COMPETITION will hold a panel discussion, featuring business specialists who will explore how to evaluate potential business ideas. Panelists will include Michael Leshinsky, president of Leshinsky Finance LLC; Dave Lubelczyk, founder of The Idea Turbine; and Paul Olean, executive director of Venture Mentoring Service of Rhode Island. Topics that will be covered include where ideas for new businesses originate, identifying potential customers, determining financial feasibility for your ideas and how to get started.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Free. Tech Collective, 188 Valley St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/free-workshop-define-your-business-tickets-48333058479?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Gather young professionals THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Young Professionals will hold a networking event, hosted by Whalers Brewing Co. LLC. The 21-plus event will allow local business professionals and entrepreneurs to meet and engage with one another. Pizza and a cash bar will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $5. Whalers Brewing Co. LLC, 1174 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Southern-RI-Young-Professionals-hosted-by-Whalers-Brewing-Co-4562/details
