We at Rhode Island Inno have established a curated calendar of statewide goings-on we think readers will enjoy — all in one spot. They range from networking events to innovation showcases. Look for new events listings every month, and don’t hesitate to let us know if there’s more (or less) of a type of event you’d like to hear about.
Tuesday, Feb. 8
2021 Side Hustle Accelerator Masterclass: A two-hour workshop where leaders Ash and Armand teach you a proven side-hustle strategy right from scratch, going into immense detail on why, what and how to do specific little-known critical things in the entire process. It is designed to help you explore those ideas that have been brewing in the back of your mind for days, months or even years! This masterclass will help you validate your business idea/concept, develop the necessary skills to get ready for launch and as well as educate you with the top mistakes that 99% of the people make. Free, virtual event. Register here.
Thursday, Feb. 10
RI Business Connections Monthly Luncheon: This month’s speaker is online reputation expert Marta Freitas of Precision Digital Marketing. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille, 911 Warren Ave., East Providence, RI 02914. Free to attend. Register here.
Monday, Feb. 14
Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto! What’s all the Fuss?: A masterclass for those who want to understand and be empowered from the bigger picture of the new emerging technology and changing financial landscape that is in front of us. Free, virtual event. Register here.
Saturday, Feb. 19
Society of Women Engineers New England Shoreline Chapter Workshop: Join engineers Donna Matthews and Emily Tacopina as they guide you through five branches of engineering with interactive examples and activities at the Providence Children's Museum. Free with admission to the Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., Providence, RI 02903. More details here.
Tuesday, Feb. 22
The Blue Innovation Symposium: An event in New England that connects the marine technology industry for education, networking and facilitating partnering opportunities. The conference brings together a broad spectrum of representatives of the marine technology industry from the U.S. and beyond. The BIS has welcomed more than 300 attendees and nearly 40 sponsors for the three-day event, which included keynote addresses, panel discussions and a unique series of five-minute flash talks. The event runs from Tuesday, Feb. 22 through Thursday, Feb. 24 at the Wyndham Newport Hotel, 240 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI 02842. More information here.
Friday, Feb. 25
Last Friday Coffee – Business Networking: Bring plenty of business cards and a positive energetic business attitude. Stop by and meet new contacts and, as always, rebuild your associations. Starts at 8:30 a.m. at Quonset Office Park, 70 Romano Vineyard Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852. $5 to attend. Register here.
