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, November 3
Innovations in Men's Healthcare: Join this Thursday Gathering co-created with RIBio. We will be discussing innovations in men’s healthcare with speakers from Rhode Island Medical Imaging, and featuring info tables with local healthcare businesses and organizations. Event starts at 4 p.m. at Venture Cafe, 225 Dyer St., Providence, RI. For more information, visit here.
Thursday, November 10
Rhode Island Elevator Pitch Contest: Participants present their idea in 90 seconds to a panel of judges and get immediate feedback - and the chance to win cash prizes. This event is free and open to the public. The Competition encourages ideas for new businesses, as well as from early stage companies. An early stage, or seed stage, company typically is at the inventor stage where there is an idea, a concept, or even a product, but little or no income has been generated yet. Event starts at 5:30 p.m. at Venture Cafe, 225 Dyer St., Providence, RI. For more information, visit here.
Thursday, November 10
Entrepreneurs Healthy Holiday Survival Guide — How to Avoid Burnout: Jennifer Hopson is the owner of Hopson Health, Executive Regional Vice President with Arbonne and a healthy living enthusiast. She focuses on sharing healthy living through nutrition, gut health, movement, and self care. With 20 years in the health and wellness industry she is looking to help people feel their best by educating people on healthy living inside and out. Hopson will be delivering a talk on how to avoid burnout during the holidays. Event starts at 11:30 a.m. at Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille, 911 Warren Ave., East Providence, RI. For more information, visit here.
Thursday, November 10
It's Your Turn — Starting Your Own Business After Corporate: This workshop is for you if you crave autonomy and the financial freedom to say yes to what lights you up and no to what doesn’t. You’re an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to know HOW to align your skills, talents and passions into an aligned business. Or, you need support understanding the process that will guide you into a business model that accurately and authentically represents you as an aspiring entrepreneur. Starts at 9 a.m. online via Zoom. For more information, visit here.
Wednesday, November 16
Heart of Rhode Island Networking: Bring your business cards, your best self and your networking hat and come prepared to make some new friends and see some old friends too. The Heart of Rhode Island Networking & Referral Group was founded in March 2022 by Deb Honor and Natalie Delmage. It is an event that continually evolves and grows in size! It is a free event to the public but it relies on attendees to sponsor the event each month to provide breakfast treats and coffee for the attendees. Starts at 8:30 a.m. at Plant City, 334 South Water St., Providence, RI. For more information, visit here.
Wednesday, November 16
Branding for your Business: Branding basics followed by Q+A with CLPVD's Entrepreneurship Specialist, Khamry Varfley. Light refreshments will be provided. Please contact Khamry at kvarfley@clpvd.org with any accessibility questions. Event starts at 6 p.m. at Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI. For more information, visit here.
Wednesday, November 16
Free Mega-Mixer Networking: Come join up for an evening of free networking. Meet other serious business professionals looking to grow their business! Event starts at 5:30 p.m. at TO's Bar and Grille, 562 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI. For more information, visit here.
Thursday, November 17
Branchfood Providence Community Table: Community Table is for food founders, industry experts and leaders to connect and exchange ideas, insights and resources. A model created by Babson's Food Sol the design is always one table and one conversation, with the collective driving the content. Join up to leverage the collective knowledge of the inspiring food community and crowdsource the information you need to support the development of your business and achieve your innovation goals. Attendees have reported finding partners, expanding networks, and reaching retail all as direct results of attending Community Table. Event starts at 12 p.m. at CIC Providence, 225 Dyer St., Providence, RI. For more information, visit here.
Thursday, November 17
Women’s Entrepreneurship, Life Sciences Investments: This event was created in partnership with The Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) and Rhode Island Bio. The event will feature expo tables of women owned businesses and entrepreneurial resources, a panel of leading women entrepreneurs in Rhode Island, and a session with The Slater Technology Fund about the investment landscape in Rhode Island’s Life Sciences industry. Starts at 4 p.m. at Venture Cafe, 225 Dyer St., Providence, RI. For more information, visit here.
