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Technology Advisory Group to hold cybersecurity seminar TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY GROUP will hold a seminar on cybersecurity. The discussion will help companies and business leaders better understand how to protect themselves from an array of cyberattacks. Lunch will be provided.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16, NOON TO 2 P.M. Free. New England Institute of Technology, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3bTBYWq
Morning meetup THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a First Friday Coffee networking event, hosted by South County Habitat for Humanity. The event will invite local businesspeople to mingle and create partnerships with one another over cups of coffee. Coffee will be donated by Seaworthy Coffee Roasters. Cartridge World will also be on-site to collect e-waste recycling during the event.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 2, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. South County Habitat for Humanity, 1555 Shannock Road, Charlestown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Warm welcome THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Welcome Wednesday Coffee Hour networking event, hosted by Fundati Coffee. The event will allow local professionals to grow their respective networks and make meaningful connections with one another. Free coffee and pastries will be provided.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7, 8-9 A.M. Free. Fundati Coffee, 1525 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3piz7cH
Quarterly Q&A THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a Quarterly Q&A virtual event featuring Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell and city Economic Development Director Bill Roth. The two will answer questions about the current state of affairs within the city.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7, 10 A.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3PpPMWk
RISE and shine THE REALIZING INSPIRATION & Sustaining Excellence Women’s Leadership Conference will have discussion, thought leadership and connectedness across a diverse and broad range of women. Issues of gender parity, socioeconomic and workplace equality will be discussed. Panel discussions, keynote speakers and various workshops will all be part of the daylong event.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, 7:30 A.M. THROUGH 4 P.M. $75/virtual; $150/in-person; $250/in-person VIP. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3JVyXRU
Chatting over coffee THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Morning Coffee networking event, hosted by Best Buy. The event will bring together local business professionals and entrepreneurs together in a setting to build connections with one another.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, 8-9 A.M. $5/members; $15/nonmembers. Best Buy, 24 Universal Blvd., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3cVYX3k
Circular economy THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a discussion titled “The Circular Economy” as part of the Chamber’s Economic Update Luncheon series. The panel discussion will include representatives from Mayflower Wind, the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association and Clean Ocean Access discussing composting and recycling programs for boats and wind turbine blades. Victoria Phillips, environmental specialist for the Center for EcoTechnology in Massachusetts, will be the keynote speaker.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $45/members; $50/nonmembers. Atlantic Resort at Wyndham Newport, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3QxQ9Qg
On the links ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its annual Chamber Invitational Golf Tournament. Proceeds from this event will help support the Chamber’s efforts to advocate for business advancement, economic growth and job creation for the benefit and the region. The tournament will be played in a scramble format, with prizes awarded to the top three teams. The event includes lunch, a golf cart, 18 holes of golf, a golfer’s gift bag, prizes and more, and the Chamber will present its Community Leadership Award.
MONDAY, SEPT. 12, 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. $225. Fall River Country Club, 4232 North Main St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3JZ4Yc8
Talking real estate THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Real Estate Industry Round Table discussion on all aspects of real estate with other industry professionals. Agents, mortgage brokers, attorneys, painters, inspectors, contractors and marketers are encouraged to participate in the discussion.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14, 2-3 P.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Kb35sZ
Getting educated JACK WARNER, who served as commissioner of the R.I. Board of Governors for Higher Education during Donald L. Carcieri’s tenure as governor and is Rhode Island College’s interim president, will speak at the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs & Issues Breakfast event. Warner will speak about the current state of higher education and his plans for the Providence-based, state-run college. Breakfast will be served.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 15, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $25/members; $35/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3C5Nuss
Ready to succeed THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE of Rhode Island, along with R.I. Commerce Corp., the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, Babson College and New Majority Capital Foundation, will hold a virtual workshop titled “Succession Ready” to help small-business owners develop and navigate a succession plan for their business.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16, 8:30-10 A.M. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3dXBQFT
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