On the Calendar

TUESDAY, JUNE 5
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK BREAKFAST: RESTAURANT INDUSTRY
The Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association hosts this Economic Outlook Breakfast as part of the RIHTA Economic Outlook Series from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Rhode Island Convention Center, One Sabin St., Providence. Panelists will discuss the state of the restaurant industry, including the latest in trends, nutrition issues and health and safety issues. Cost: $25. For more information, call 223-1120 or visit www.rihospitality.org.
NETWORK AT NOON
The South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce hosts its Network at Noon lunch from noon to 1 p.m. at Camden?s Restaurant, 756 Kingstown Road at Old Mountain Lanes, Wakefield. Meet prospective clients and new business contacts. Cost: $12. For more information, contact Deedra Durocher at 783-2801 or ddurocher@skchamber.com.
RIHTA ALLIED COUNCIL MEETING AT THE CUBAN REVOLUTION
The Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association Allied Council will hold its next meeting from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at The Cuban Revolution, 50 Aborn St., Providence. Network, discuss new business and share best practices of the industry. Free; to RSVP or for more information, contact Marissa Mossberg at 223-1120, ext. 12, or visit www.rihospitality.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
LEADS LUNCHEON AT PLAN USA
Sam?s Club sponsors a Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Leads Luncheon from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Plan USA, 155 Plan Way, Warwick. Enjoy lunch and get acquainted with other members of the business community. Cost: $10 per person. For more information or to register, call the Chamber at 732-1100 or visit www.centralrichamber.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS CONFERENCE AT PROV. COLLEGE
The Quirk Institute of Industrial Relations at Providence College sponsors the John H. Fanning Conference on Labor-Management Relations from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the college. Cost: $85, includes lunch and conference materials. Registration deadline is June 5. For more information or to register, contact Francis T. O?Brien at (401) 865-2194 or e-mail mmedeir7@providence.edu.
MONDAY, JUNE 11
NORTH CENTRAL CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT
The North Central Chamber of Commerce hosts its 14th annual golf tournament at 8:30 a.m. at Crystal Lake Golf Course, 100 Bronco Hwy., Harrisville. Enjoy a steak dinner, cocktails, awards and raffles following the tournament. Cost: $125 for individual golfers; $500 for a foursome; $100 to sponsor a tee. A bagged lunch is included. To register, call the Chamber at 349-4674 or visit www.ncrichamber.com for more details.
WOMEN?S BUSINESS CONFERENCE
The Mohegan Sun Convention Center hosts the 2007 Women?s Business Conference and Expo, ?Business & You,? through June 13 at Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, Conn. The expo will feature creative events designed to nurture the business and personal growth of women of all ages and backgrounds. Cost: $695; includes meals, workshops, Expo and more. For more information or to register, visit www.twbc-ct.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 12
BUSINESS OVER EASY: ENVIRONMENTAL MERIT AWARDS
The Narragansett Bay Commission sponsors the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce?s Environmental Merit Awards at 8 a.m. at the Providence Marriott Downtown, One Orms St., Providence. Cost: $15, pre-registered, pre-paid members; $18 pre-registered, pay at the door members; $25 for non-members . For more information, e-mail chamber@provchamber.com or visit www.provchamber.com.
BUSINESS OWNERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS
The South Eastern Economic Development Corp. and Rockland Trust Community Development LLC host this workshop in cooperation with the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, New Bedford Economic Development Council, Center for Women and Enterprise and Service Corps of Retired Executives, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Quest Center, 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford. The event is free. For more information, call (508) 222-1020 or visit www.seedcorp.com.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13
POWER HOUR: REVITALIZING YOUR WEB WRITING
The R.I. Small Business Development Center sponsors this Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Power Hour Seminar Series: ?Revitalizing your Web Writing While Keeping Your Business Vital,? from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Chamber, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. Cost: $10. For more information, e-mail chamber@provchamber.com or visit www.provchamber.com.
THURSDAY, JUNE 14
MICROSOFT SMALL BUSINESS ?CONNECTIONS? SERIES
Microsoft sponsors this Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce event from 8 to 10 a.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. at the Chamber, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence. Bring your business up-to-date by improving security, online presence, customer satisfaction and loyalty. There is no charge, but pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, e-mail chamber@provchamber.com or visit www.provchamber.com.
?GROW? BUSINESS FORUM
The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) sponsors Getting Right on With It (GROW), a monthly forum for women in business at least three years, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Center, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence. Topics include marketing, HR, time management, accounting and finance. Mentoring and coaching services included. Cost: $350 for 10 two-hour sessions (one-year commitment required); scholarships available. For more information or to register, contact April Ovian at 277-0800, ext. 301, or aovian@cweonline.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 16
5K WALK-A-THON
Hannah & Friends sponsors its 5K walk-a-thon to benefit Hannah?s Helping Hands Grant Program at 9 a.m. at Diamond Hill State Park, 4097 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Registration and check in is at 9 a.m., with the walk at 10 a.m. Come enjoy a fun day of community walking, live music and food. All donations will go toward quality of life grants for local children with special needs. For more information or to sponsor this event, contact Terri Simao at 333-3399 or visit www.hannahandfriends.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 18
CWE NETWORKING EVENT
The Center for Women and Enterprise hosts this networking event from 5 to 7 p.m. at the center, 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., 2nd Floor, Providence. Each monthly event features a successful entrepreneur who will share her secrets of success. Learn best practices, meet other women in business, share ideas, exchange business cards and meet business resource providers. Cost: $20 advance registration, $25 at the door. Call to reserve a place. For more information or to register, call 277-0800 or e-mail info@cweprovidence.org.