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URI, Brown University to host Brain Week events BRAIN WEEK RHODE ISLAND, sponsored by Brown University’s Institute for Brain Science and the George & Anne Ryan Neuroscience Institute at the University of Rhode Island, will hold various events featuring panel discussions and presentations on the most current brain research. The Brain Fairs at URI and Brown will offer interactive exhibits, talks and special events.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, AND SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Free. University of Rhode Island, 7 Greenhouse Road, South Kingstown; Brown University, Energy Research Center Lobby, 345 Brook St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
brainweekri.org
Small-biz boot camp HARBORONE BANK will hold a one-day workshop covering the core classes of the Success for Small Business program, such as planning, personal credit and banking services, budgeting and financial basics, marketing and managing cash flow. Attendees will also have a break for lunch.
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Free. HarborOne Bank, 131 Copeland Drive, Mansfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
info@harborone.com
Discuss imports BRYANT UNIVERSITY’S Chafee Center for International Business will hold a seminar, titled “Import Procedures and Regulations,” to discuss the United States import process, who can be an importer, and getting the most updated information on current trade agreements and tariffs. The event is part of the center’s International Professional Series.
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 8:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. $145. Bryant University, Chafee Center for International Business, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
regonline.com/intlprof2019
Retirement planning THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE will hold a workshop on how women can plan for retirement. Topics will include paying off student loans, raising a family, starting and running a business, and establishing a retirement exit strategy in order to develop a financial plan.
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $10. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1055/-Retirement-Planning-for-Women-CWE-RI-Mar-19
Meeting new professionals THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. The event will allow business professionals and entrepreneurs to gather and meet in a relaxed setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Sons of Liberty Spirits Co., 1425 Kingstown Road, Unit 5, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Business-After-Hours-Hosted-By-Sons-of-Liberty-Spirits-Co-4626/details
Wellness talk THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a breakfast program, titled “Good Morning SouthCoast,” geared toward executives, senior managers, professionals and other businesspeople in the community. The event will focus on community wellness and health care reform.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 7:30-9 A.M. $30/members; $45/nonmembers; $300/table of 10. Rachel’s Lakeside, 950 State Road, Dartmouth. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/march-2019-good-morning-southcoast-breakfast-495939
Improve your speaking skills THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop on how individuals can improve their skills speaking and presenting in front of an audience. Public-speaking coach Peter George will lead the workshop. Coffee and pastries will be served.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 8:30-10 A.M. Free. Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 402, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.nrichamber.com/events/How-to-Deliver-Presentations-that-Engage-Persuade-and-Inspire-2040/details
Hone skills for grant-writing WASHINGTON PARK LIBRARY will hold a session in which individuals can work on grant applications to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Mollie Flanagan, the library’s individual arts program director, will answer questions, read drafts and offer advice. Computers will also be available during the session.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 4-7 P.M. Free. Washington Park Library, 1316 Broad St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 781-3136 or
arosa@provcomlib.org
Building biz relationships BAYSIDE LOUNGE will host a Business After Hours networking event. The event, part of the SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce’s monthly after-hours series, will provide business professionals an opportunity to mingle and build business relationships in an informal setting.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers. Bayside Lounge, 125 Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/march-2019-business-after-hours-495963
Establish your online presence FACEBOOK STRATEGY offers individuals and businesses a platform to help understand what the conversation should be between an internal team and a company building a web presence. The upcoming seminar will offer business owners and entrepreneurs help in building a fresh approach to their online presence.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $25. Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
cweonline.org/About-CWE/News/Article-Detail/ArticleId/1084/Facebook-for-Small-Business-CWE-RI-March-21
Preservation conference THE 34th ANNUAL Rhode Island Statewide Preservation Conference, titled “Preservation, Recreation and Sport,” will visit sports facilities and historical landmarks around East Providence. Workshops will focus on sports history and architecture, country clubs and sustainability, recreation planning, civil rights and roadside architecture. Deadline to register is March 22.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 8 A.M. TO 6 P.M. $50. Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave.; Masonic Grand Lodge, 222 Taunton Ave.; East Providence City Hall, 145 Taunton Ave.; Weaver Library, 41 Grove Ave., East Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
preservationconferenceri.com
