EDITOR’S CHOICE: Breakfast Q&A with House speaker
THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold an Eggs & Issues breakfast event featuring House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello, D-Cranston. Mattiello will talk about issues being debated at the Statehouse, followed by a question-and-answer session.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 7:45-9:15 A.M. $20/members; $40/nonmembers
Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.nrichamber.com/events/Eggs-and-Issues-Breakfast-with-Speaker-of-the-House-Nicholas-A-Mattiello-5162018-1932/details
Tips to plan a business
THE RHODE ISLAND Small Business Development Center will host a workshop to assess your business idea’s feasibility and offer attendees tools and tips needed to plan for entrepreneurship. Lessons can be customized. Josh Daly, southern Rhode Island regional director for the development center, will be the guest speaker.
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 9 A.M. TO NOON. Free
Westerly Education Center, 23 Friendship St., Westerly.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
risbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=30380005
Building new relationships
THE EAST BAY Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly women’s networking event where women can make connections and build relationships.
TUESDAY, MAY 15, NOON-1 P.M. $5
East Bay Chamber of Commerce, 16 Cutler St., Suite 102, Warren.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
web.eastbaychamberri.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=3635
Mastering your pitch
THE CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE will hold a workshop discussing tips and techniques to help one create more-interesting and impactful presentations to better the chances of selling ideas and winning business. Attendees will also create their own short presentations at the session.
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 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/458/Mastering-the-Elevator-Pitch-CWE-RI-May-15
Learn about joint ventures
THE RHODE ISLAND Procurement Technical Assistance Center will hold a seminar where attendees can learn the differences between subcontracting, teaming and joint ventures.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 8-10:30 A.M. Free
East Bay Chamber of Commerce, 16 Cutler St., Warren.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
riptac.org/workshops-and-training-events or (401) 278-9199
Improve HR skills
THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Employers Association of the Northeast, will hold a three-day seminar to offer a broad overview of the current human resources body of knowledge. The content will reflect changes in employment legislation and provides important knowledge to help reduce costs, avoid litigation and improve on handling challenges within HR.
WEDNESDAYS, MAY 16, 23 AND 30, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. $695
Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 402, Lincoln.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eane.org/hr-essentials-3-day-series
Discussing ocean energy
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Dartmouth’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will host a marine renewable-energy conference, which will bring together industry representatives, as well as government and research officials, to discuss updates on the progress, challenges and opportunities of commercializing ocean energy in the country. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 10:30 A.M. TO 6:30 P.M.
UMass-Dartmouth Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 151 Martine St., Fall River.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
webapps.umassd.edu/events/atmc/?ek=705
Network at night
THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business After Hours networking event where business professionals and clients can converse in a relaxed setting. Door prizes will also be offered.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 4:30-7:30 P.M. $10/members; $25/nonmembers
Pawtucket Credit Union, 3319 Post Road, Warwick.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
centralrichamber.com/events/13645/business-after-hours
Insights from local startups
THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will present The Garage 2018, sponsored by Delta Dental, which will feature a roundtable discussion exploring the moments, lessons learned and insights from local entrepreneurs from the Rhode Island Business Plan Competition, Social Enterprise Greenhouse and other Rhode Island-based accelerators. Registration deadline is May 15 due to limited space.THURSDAY, MAY 17, 3:30-7 P.M. Free
Rhode Island Nursing Education Center, South Street Landing, 350 Eddy St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
providencechamber.com/events/details/the-garage-spring-2018-775
Meeting local professionals
SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold its monthly Business After Hours networking event where business professionals can meet and build relationships in a casual setting.
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 5-7 P.M. Free/members who preregister; $20/members at the door; $25/nonmembers
Groundwork!, 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
members.southcoastchamber.com/events/details/may-business-after-hours-494730
AmenityAid fundraiser
THE FOURTH ANNUAL AmenityAid fundraiser will have a “Wizard of Oz” theme where attendees can choose sides on who their favorite witch is – Gilda the Good Witch or the Wicked Witch of the West – through colored attire. Male attendees can also don king or wizard attire.
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 7-9:30 P.M. $30
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Warwick-Airport, 2100 Post Road, Warwick.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/wickedly-good-evening-in-oz-tickets-42403591283?aff=eblast
Celebrating HNRI’s work
HOUSING NETWORK of Rhode Island will hold its annual meeting where several awards will be presented to individuals and local businesses for their efforts in assisting with affordable housing over the past year.
MONDAY, MAY 21, 5-7:30 P.M. $50
Providence G Rooftop, 100 Dorrance St., Providence.
INFO AND REGISTRATION:
eventbrite.com/e/housing-network-of-rhode-islands-2018-annual-meeting-tickets-44359057134
