EDITOR’S CHOICE
Chamber to hold breakfast eventwith congressional candidates THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold an Eggs & Issues breakfast event featuring the two candidates seeking the 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republican candidate Gerry W. Leonard Jr. and Democratic candidate Gabe Amo will share why they are the best choice to serve in Congress.
THURSDAY, NOV. 2, 8:30-9:30 A.M. $30/members; $50/nonmembers. Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Celebratinghis service ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will hold its annual Roger Valcourt Outstanding Citizen Dinner, hosted by White’s of Westport. The event will recognize Jim Wallace, BayCoast Bank’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, with the award, recognizing his service to both the financial services sector and to the community.
TUESDAY, OCT. 17, 6 P.M. $60. White’s of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Out for a pint THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event, hosted by Alaina’s Ale House. The event will welcome local business professionals and entrepreneurs for a night of building business connections. A cash bar and light appetizers will be offered.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18, 5-7 P.M. $5/members; $10/nonmembers. Alaina’s Ale House, 343 Kingstown Road, Richmond. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Being bold THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a Women’s Business Council Bold in Business Breakfast event, hosted by Bryant University. The council promotes full participation and leadership of women at all levels in the workforce and the community.
THURSDAY, OCT. 19. 8-9:30 A.M. $50/members; $60/nonmembers. Bryant University, Bello Grand Hall, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Building new relationships THE TAUNTON AREA Chamber of Commerce will hold a Young Professionals Social networking event, hosted by Deep Pond Farm & Stables. The event will welcome local young business professionals for a unique opportunity to build connections with one another. Yard games, food and cocktails will be offered.
THURSDAY, OCT. 19, 5:30-7 P.M. Free/members; $10/nonmembers. Deep Pond Farm & Stables, 123 Dolan Circle, Taunton. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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No-boundary workplace THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold a Women in Business dinner, hosted by Rosecliff. The dinner event is titled “The New No Boundary Workplace: How to Thrive Personally and Professionally – At the Same Time.” National entrepreneur Samantha Ettus will share her experience working with employees at every level of an organization to regain the passion to excel in and enjoy their lives.
THURSDAY, OCT. 19, 6-8:30 P.M. $175/members; $200/nonmembers. Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave., Newport. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Understanding human resources THE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar titled “Human Resource Management Tool Kit.” Attorney Joshua Hawks-Ladds of Pullman and Comley LLC will discuss how to effectively coach and discipline employees to improve productivity and avoid legal exposure. Hawks-Ladds will provide guidance on how management should communicate more effectively with employees, properly discipline when necessary, draft and conduct employee evaluations, and properly deal with legal and personnel issues when they arise.
FRIDAY, OCT. 20, 8:30-9:30 A.M. Free. Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, 230 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Eliminating sticker shock THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop titled “How to Eliminate Sticker Shock,” hosted by The Washington Trust Business Center. Allan Langer, an international sales trainer, will provide attendees a step-by-step guide on presenting your price to prospects so they don’t have sticker shock, as well as how to price your products and services. The session will teach attendees the art of presenting price in a way that ignites the pleasure and comfort parts of the human brain.
FRIDAY, OCT. 20, 9-10:30 A.M. Free. The Washington Trust Business Center, 3280 Post Road, Warwick. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Exiting business THE HILTON GROUP UBS will hold a workshop titled “How to Exit Your Business.” The 60-minute workshop will provide attendees a roadmap about the key considerations, risks and opportunities business officials should know before, during and after a planned business exit. James Hilton, a certified exit planning adviser, will lead the workshop.
TUESDAY, OCT. 24, 7:30-9 A.M. Free. The University Club, 219 Benefit St., Providence. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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Chatting over coffee ONE SOUTHCOAST CHAMBER of Commerce will host its quarterly “Coffee with the Chamber” event. Chamber CEO Mike O’Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer Rick Kidder and the Chamber staff will discuss upcoming events and answer questions. Coffee will be served.
TUESDAY, OCT. 24, 9-10 A.M. Free/ One SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce, 200 Pocasset St., Fall River. INFO AND REGISTRATION:
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