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URI President Parlangeto speak to E.G. Chamber THE EAST GREENWICH Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting and business expo. Various business owners and entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to showcase their respective operations, as well as build business connections with one another. Marc B. Parlange, University of Rhode Island president, will be the guest speaker.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 5:30-8 P.M. $45
Quidnessett Country Club, 950 North Quidnessett Road, North Kingstown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3Cj7sPR
Honoring R.I.manufacturers THE RHODE ISLAND Manufacturers Association will hold its annual awards dinner. The annual program recognizes local companies and leaders for their contributions to the growth and success of manufacturing in Rhode Island.
TUESDAY, FEB. 7, 5:30-9 P.M. $165
Graduate Providence, 11 Dorrance St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3FYFYkV
Youth movement THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce and its Southern Rhode Island Young Professionals group will hold a networking event, hosted by Chophouse Grille. The event will feature rounds of speed networking. During speed networking, about three to four people sit at a table and each person has a few minutes to tell the rest of the table about themselves and their business. After each round, everyone is rotated to a new table with a new group of people. Casual networking will follow. Light food and a cash bar will be provided.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $5
Chophouse Grille, 191 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown.
INFO AND REGISTRATION: bit.ly/3W4WDI7
Going camping THE RHODE ISLAND RV & Camping Show will feature the very latest in makes and models of recreational vehicles for all the top manufacturers from across the U.S. The three-day weekend event will also provide information on special factory rebates, financing and on-the-spot loan approval.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10, THROUGH SUNDAY, FEB. 12. $12/adults; Free/children ages 16 and younger
R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3GCu7rs
Social media marketing THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “Fundamentals of Social Media Marketing,” hosted by the Washington Trust Business Center. Taylor Cacciola, a co-founder of NAMRA Consulting, will answer all the important questions about social media as it pertains to the business community. Registration is required.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10, 9-10 A.M. Free
Washington Trust Business Center, 3280 Post Road, Warwick.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3XjObG0
Going red for women THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION will hold its annual Go Red for Women Luncheon. The event will recognize individuals within the health sector and advocate for women suffering from cardiovascular disease. The event will include a Festival of Red, followed by a luncheon and the formal program.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10, 10:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. $150
R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3GZCwGR
Legislative luncheon THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a Legislative Leadership Luncheon, hosted at the R.I. Convention Center. The Chamber will hold a conversation with leaders of the House and Senate, responding to questions regarding critical issues facing the business community today. Registration is due Feb. 10.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, NOON TO 1:30 P.M. $85/person; $950/corporate table of eight
R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3vXDUU8
Building new relationships THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Coastal1 Credit Union. The event will facilitate the development of personal relationships, which enables individuals to stand out among the crowd, exchange ideas and develop connections with one another. There will be food and drink and plenty of relationship building at the event.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers
Coastal1 Credit Union, 99 Chestnut St., North Attleborough.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3ZzbTji
Supporting entrepreneurs THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & Enterprise will hold an in-person support group for women of color who are either starting or growing their business. The discussion will allow attendees to receive feedback and advice from fellow entrepreneurs and CWE staffers and learn about available resources.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 11 A.M. TO NOON. Free
Center for Women & Enterprise, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3GZHJi9
Establishing connections ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking session, hosted by My Brother’s Keeper. The event provides an opportunity for members and nonmembers to mingle and build business relationships with individuals from various sectors in an informal, relaxed business setting.
THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 5-7 P.M. Free/members; $25/nonmembers
My Brother’s Keeper, 1015 Reed Road, Dartmouth.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3X4T3PC
Chamber celebration THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its 32nd annual Celebration event, hosted by Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort. The event, one of the Chamber’s largest events, will feature food stations, cocktails and networking. Chamber members, including nonprofit and business leaders, and elected officials are expected to attend.
TUESDAY, FEB. 28, 4:45-7:30 P.M. $125/members; $175/nonmembers
Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
bit.ly/3ZnlI41
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