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 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.
Thursday, July 7
Real Broker networking: Join Real Broker for our July outing at Narragansett Brewery sponsored by Main Street Home Loans! Starts at 6 p.m. at Narragansett Brewery, 271 Tockwotton St., Providence, RI 02903. For more information, visit here.
Friday, July 8
Fire on the Beach: Our July Fire on the Beach will be held on Friday, July 8th at 6:00 pm at the Longmeadow Fishing Area in Warwick, RI. Please bring a chair and join us for some casual networking around the fire. BYOB. Free. Starts at 6 p.m. at Longmeadow Beach, 1 Samuel Gorton, Warwick, RI 02889. For more information, visit here.
Tuesday, July 12
Rhody Queer-Owned Present a Night of Networking: Join us for complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and network "speed dating" (bring your business cards). Hosted by Rhody Queer Owned Founder & local realtor, Emmett Teter, as well as Meg Kenyon from Rockland Trust. The Rhody Queer Owned networking group was founded in 2021. After a year of building numbers on Facebook, having online discussions, and creating community referral connections we're excited to kick off our first in-person networking event! We hope this will turn into a repeat event made possible by folks like you. Starts at 6:30 p.m. at Res American Bistro, 123 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903. For more information, visit here.
Tuesday, July 12
RIMA Summer Social: Polaris MEP is proud to sponsor the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association (RIMA) “Summer Social.” This event will be held at Kempenaar’s Clambake Club in Middletown, RI. Attendees will enjoy a delicious meal (last year, the plates overflowed), yard games, networking and — hopefully — a lovely night outside on Aquidneck Island. Starts at 4 p.m. at Kempenaar’s Clambake Club 323 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI. For more information, visit here.
Thursday, July 14
Young Professionals Statewide Summer Social: The Southern RI Young Professionals will be teaming up with several young professionals groups from around RI for our annual Statewide Social hosted by Whalers Brewing Co. This is a 21+ event. Participating groups include Ocean Community Young Professionals Network, South County Habitat Young Professionals, Southern RI Young Professionals, Young Mortgage Professionals. $5 fee for entry. Event starts at 6 p.m. at Whalers Brewing Co., 1174 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI. For more information, visit here.
Tuesday, July 19
2022 Excellence in Business Awards: Join us at our annual Excellence in Business Awards sponsored by Carey, Richmond & Viking Insurance. Enjoy breakfast in the Bellevue Ballroom at Hotel Viking and celebrate the 2022 EIB winners! We look forward to welcoming Mike Melillo, co-founder and CEO of The Wanderlust Group, as keynote speaker. Starts at 8:30 a.m. at Hotel Viking in the Bellevue Ballroom, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport RI. For more information, visit here.
Wednesday, July 20
Innovate@scale: IBM is joining forces with Wix and GigaSpaces to release a joint Digital Acceleration Hub (DAH), designed to accelerate the adoption of new digital services by both enterprises and SaaS start-ups. This solution will be unveiled at a July 20th conference hosted by the three companies in collaboration with the Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC) at Bryant University’s Bello Center in Rhode Island. Held as a hybrid in-person and online event, the conference will offer two parallel tracks for enterprise customers and for start-ups. Free event starts at 9 a.m. at Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917. For more information, visit here.
Monday, July 25
WBL Providence Networking Event: Whether you’re a woman in business or a female entrepreneur, this night is for you! Come and enjoy an evening of top-notch networking, rich conversation and spectacular new connections! Enjoy appetizers specially prepared by the chefs at Kin Southern Table and Bar while mingling with your local community of incredible women in business. Hosted by the Providence WBL Chapter, it will be a fun night with food, a 360-degree photo booth, speed networking, inspiration and more! Members and visitors are welcome! We are a community of businesswomen who lean into each other to learn and grow. We believe in sharing the journey and lifting others up. Connection is the heart of the Women’s Business League community. A cash bar will be available. Starts at 6 p.m. at Kin Southern Table and Bar, 71 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903. For more information, visit here.
Wednesday, July 27
Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce membership event: Whether you are a new member, new manager, or a new employee, it is our goal to help our members understand and utilize the benefits provided to them as a chamber member. We hope you can join us for coffee and conversation. Please let us know by Friday, July 22nd if you would like to attend. If you feel there are others in your business that would benefit from this, please feel free to include them. Starts at 9 a.m. at 230 Old Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI. Event requires registration and more information can be found here.
