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Hovan to speak at annual Chamber breakfast meeting THE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its 132nd annual Business Meeting, which will include the election of new board members and presentation of several Chamber and community awards. Keith Hovan, president and CEO of Southcoast Health System, will be the keynote speaker.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14, 9-11 A.M. $40. Century House, 107 South Main St., Acushnet. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/132nd-southcoast-chamber-annual-business-meeting-495923
Discover your business model PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY and Rhode Island SCORE will sponsor a workshop on how to learn the basics of starting your own business titled “Discovering Your Business Model,” which will go over how to start a business plan.
SATURDAY, NOV. 10, 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. Free. Providence Public Library, 225 Washington St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 455-8005 or
pplref@provlib.org
Fall Home Show returns to Prov. THE 10th ANNUAL Providence Fall Home Show will be held over two days, featuring access to specialists offering home-related information, custom-cabinet makers, HVAC services and wireless communications.
SATURDAY, NOV. 10, 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M., AND SUNDAY, NOV. 11, 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. $10/adults; $8/seniors; free/children ages 12 and under. R.I. Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
jenksproductions.com/tickets/providence-ri-home-show
Panel talks credit crisis BRYANT UNIVERSITY’S Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership, along with Common Cause Rhode Island and The Public’s Radio, will hold a discussion on a case study on Rhode Island’s credit union crisis of 1991. Panelists will include Common Cause Rhode Island Executive Director John Marion; Ross Cheit, R.I. Ethics Commission chairman; and John Kostrzewa, Bryant University adjunct professor of writing.
TUESDAY, NOV. 13, 7-9 P.M. Free. Bryant University, Stepan Grand Hall, Bello Center, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
hassenfeld.bryant.edu/what-we-do/previous-events
Building new relationships THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Green Line Apothecary. The event will allow local business professionals to meet and build relationships with one another. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Green Line Apothecary, 203 Main St., South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.srichamber.com/events/Business-After-Hours-hosted-by-Green-Line-Apothecary-4017/details
Mindful leadership HOPEHEALTH PRESIDENT AND CEO Diana Franchitto and Dr. Mitchell Levy, director of the medical intensive care unit at Rhode Island Hospital, will be guest speakers as part of AWE’s Breakfast Series. The series is centered around the new lens of leadership, and its connection to leading with and through mindfulness.
THURSDAY, NOV. 15, 8-9:30 A.M. $45/members; $50/nonmembers. Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
aweconnects.silkstart.com/events/the-mindful-leader-mindful-resilience
Get tips for negotiating POLARIS MEP WILL hold a workshop on the techniques of how to be a better negotiator offered at the Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation. John F. Malone Jr., a partner for Business Improvement Group LLC, will present the workshop.
THURSDAY, NOV. 15, 8-10 A.M. Free. Polaris MEP, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
polarismep.org/events/negotiating-techniques-for-manufacturers
Tech summit AUTOMATED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS will hold its third annual Technology Summit, in which attendees can understand how technology can enhance business outcomes, improve productivity and protect data. Pawtucket Red Sox Chairman Larry Lucchino will be the keynote speaker. Registration is required to attend.
THURSDAY, NOV. 15, 4-8 P.M. Free. McCoy Stadium, 1 Ben Mondor Way, Pawtucket. INFO AND REGISTRATION: (401) 732-3000 or
jthomson@absne.com
Celebrate innovation TECH COLLECTIVE, in partnership with Rhode Island Monthly magazine, will hold the 2018 Tech10 Awards recognizing individuals and companies involved in innovation, education and growth across Rhode Island’s technology ecosystem. A Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will also be recognized. Hors d’oeuvres, beverages and live music will be part of the event.
THURSDAY, NOV. 15, 5:30-7:30 P.M. $75. Squantum Association, 947 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/the-2018-tech10-awards-tickets-50644131962
Recognizing philanthropy THE RHODE ISLAND chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will recognize individuals who made philanthropic efforts to the community as part of National Philanthropy Day.
FRIDAY, NOV. 16, 8-9:30 A.M. $60. Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/national-philanthropy-day-2018-tickets-50415361704?blm_aid=0
