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.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
How to be a Pop up Market Vendor: Are you a maker or creative looking to sell your product or service at the local pop-up markets in your community? Learn how to get started by hearing how it's done with Entrepreneur Specialist, Khamry V. The event is free but registration is required. Event starts at 2 p.m. at South Providence Library, 441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI. For more information, please visit here.
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Thursday, Feb. 9
Creators, CTO's & Coffee (Featuring Pointz): Join the monthly Community Coffee in partnership with MassChallenge RI and The Greater Providence CTO & CIO’s Group! Network with fellow innovators from these communities, and provide feedback to a featured startup each month who will present for the audience. Interested in being a pitching startup? Fill out this form and the Venture Cafe team will be in touch. Event starts at 9 a.m. at Venture Cafe, 225 Dyer Street, Providence, RI. For more information, please visit here.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Workshop — Discovering Your Best Customers: Without paying customers you don’t have a business. But how do you find them? The earlier you start to talk to customers, the more focused your products and services will be on what they want. Talking to customers is essential to the success of your business. Join Matt Lukens (CEO, Mansfield Northern) and Annette Tonti (Managing Director, RIHub) for a 1-hour workshop that will help you to discover your best customers now. They will teach you techniques that work for ‘talking to customers’ and powering up your business for success. This event is free and open to the public. This is an in-person event but it will also be live-streamed. Event starts at 5:30 p.m. at District Hall Providence, 225 Dyer Street, Providence, RI. For more information, please visit here.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Offshore Wind & Renewable Energy Networking — Gibson Watts: Gibson Watts warmly invites you to celebrate and network with fellow industry leaders in offshore wind, renewable, and cleantech. They are holding this event to celebrate the opening of our first US office in Providence, Rhode Island. This event is uniquely constructed to bring together industry leaders in offshore wind and renewables. It promises to be a fantastic night of fine food, tasty tipples, and networking with industry professionals and peers alike. Attendees will be treated to a sirloin carving station (with vegetarian and vegan options available) along with a delightful selection of cocktails, wine, beer, and fizz.Members of the Rhode Island Commerce will also be in attendance. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. at WXYZ Bar, in the Aloft Hotel, located at 191 Dorrance Street in Providence. This event is free but requires registration. For more information, please visit here.
Thursday, Feb. 9
RI Biz Networking Luncheon: Are your clients feeling the love? Do they proactively refer you? Find out why and what to do about it from our speaker Relationship expert Lew Corcoran. Event starts at 12:05 p.m. at The Brass Monkey, 800 Allens Ave, Providence, RI. Tickets are free but require registration. For more information, please visit here.
Friday, Feb. 10
PWNE Annual Galentine's Day Networking: The Professional Women of New England group is for professional women who are looking to expand their network, grow professionally and help other women grow professionally. Event starts at 2 p.m. at Snookers Sports Billiards Bar & Grill, 53 Ashburton Street Providence, RI. For more information, please visit here.
Friday, Feb. 10
Beyond Tap: Beyond Tap is an opportunity to increase the knowledge currency of retiring and separating service members. This workshop will provide information on additional transitioning tools that are not often discussed during the TAP course. Target audiences are service members within 3-9 months of their active duty date. However, the information can be useful for Active duty service members and Career Development Team members who would like to gain knowledge about available additional transitioning information. The event is free but registration is required. This event starts at 1 p.m. at the US Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, C-135 A/B (Conolly Hall, 1st floor) Conference Room, Newport, RI. For more information, please visit here.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Heart of Rhode Island Networking & Referral Group: The Heart of Rhode Island Networking & Referral Group is a free event to the public but the group counts on attendees to take turns sponsoring the event each month to provide breakfast treats and coffee for the attendees. Thank you to January sponsors, Joanne Petronio, Neora Holistic Skincare & Wellness Consultant and Owner Shear Dimensions Hair Spa and Paula Allin, Realtor licensed in RI, MA, & CT. Plant City-Providence continues to be a wonderful partner for this event. Event starts at 8:30 a.m. at Plant City 334 South Water Street Providence, RI. For more information, please visit here.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Celebrating National Inventors' Day: Join this Thursday Gathering at Venture Cafe as they celebrate National Inventors' Day. Explore expo and demo tables from local inventors, learn how to protect your intellectual property, and even enjoy a cocktail made by a drink robot. Event starts at 4:30 p.m. at Venture Cafe, 225 Dyer Street, Providence, RI. For more information, please visit here.
Thursday, Feb. 23
Innovator's Lunch: Visit Venture Cafe for a Lunch and Learn to find out more about mentoring youth in your area! Discover what it means to be a mentor, what programs are available, and how mentoring makes an impact upon youth every day. There will be a presentation followed by time for Q&A and open networking. This is a free event with lunch provided by the Venture Cafe team. Event starts at 12 p.m. at Venture Cafe, 225 Dyer Street, Providence, RI. For more information, please visit here.
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