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United Way’s Nicolato to speak at Nonprofit Leadership Circle THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a bimonthly session of its Nonprofit Leadership Circle. The topics for this series are based on feedback from nonprofit members of the Chamber and are strategic, focused on leadership challenges and designed to foster deep, peer-to-peer discussions. Cortney Nicolato, CEO and president of United Way of Rhode Island Inc., will discuss how nonprofits are adjusting to shifting landscapes, including changes in donor expectations, technological advancements and evolving societal needs.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, NOON TO 1 P.M. $25/members; $30/nonmembers. Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/yz4ssz9w
Scoring goals PROJECT GOAL, a local nonprofit supporting education opportunities for local youths through soccer, will hold its annual gala. The event will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, wine grabs and a major raffle. Proceeds raised will support the organization.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 5:30 P.M. $175/general admission; $250/VIP. Centreville Bank Stadium, 150 Taft St., Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/27merfyv
Scholarship fundraiser THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold its 39th annual Golf Tournament, hosted by Segregansett Country Club. This event helps raise funds for the Charles E. Volkmann Future Leaders Scholarships. The event includes 18 holes of golf, lunch and dinner.
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 11:30 A.M. TO 6:30 P.M. $200/single golfer; $750/foursome; $50/dinner only. Segregansett Country Club, 85 Gulliver St., Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/yn778k7c
Builders Breakfast ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its monthly Business Builders Breakfast, hosted by Damien’s Place. This event brings together professionals to foster relationships. Breakfast will be served.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 8:30-10 A.M. $15. Damien’s Place, 242 Marion Road, Wareham, Mass. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/3wepjhbt
Brand identity THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Building Your Brand Identity.” The event will help attendees learn to communicate through branding.
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 10-11 A.M. Free. Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/bdfkcmp8
Navigating the economy THE RHODE ISLAND Manufacturers Association and Santander Bank N.A. will hold a virtual discussion titled “Navigating Today’s Economy.” Stephen Stanley, chief U.S. economist at Santander US Capital Markets LLC, will lead the discussion.
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free. Online. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/48tksndr
Fighting cancer THE PARTNERSHIP to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island, a nonprofit committed to cancer prevention, screening, early detection, treatment and survivorship, will hold its “Spring into Summer” fundraiser. The event will feature live music, a buffet, live and silent auctions, and raffles.
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 6-9 P.M. $100. Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm, 505 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/3z6kxnke
Summer celebration SAINT VINCENT’S SERVICES will hold its annual Summer Celebration Gala. The health organization’s annual fundraiser aims to raise funds to renovate its on-site cafeteria.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 6:30-10 P.M. $175. Shining Tides, 38 Reservation Road, Mattapoisett, Mass. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (508) 235-3228 or email
kdawkins@stvservices.org
On the links THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its 37th annual Golf Classic, hosted by Rhode Island Country Club. The event will feature a golf tournament, lunch and various door prizes.
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 11:30 A.M. TO 6 P.M. $525/player. Rhode Island Country Club, 150 Nayatt Road, Barrington. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/mvwykjwb
New relationships THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will host a Together Tuesday networking event, an opportunity for professionals to get to know each other and expand professional networks. Coffee will be served.
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 8-9:30 A.M. Free. Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/3wc66hjj
Video strategy CIC PROVIDENCE will host a workshop titled “Video Strategy Lab: Unlock the Hidden Power of Video to Boost Visibility, Build Credibility, and Win High-Value Clients.” This private strategy lab is designed for marketing directors, communications leads and business owners with active marketing budgets who want to harness the power of story-driven video to attract high-value clients. Registration is required, as the event is limited to 14 participants.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 8-10 A.M. $97. CIC Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
VideoLabJun2025.eventbrite.com
R.I. business developments THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2025 Congressional Breakfast, hosted by Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick. All four members of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation will bring attendees up to speed on developments in Washington, D.C., and the impact on the state and businesses.
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 8:15-10 A.M. $65/person; $750/corporate table of eight. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
tinyurl.com/d6w682sd
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