Because Rhode Island is a veritable hive of cool people doing cool things and hiring personal assistants is expensive, we at Rhode Island Inno have established a curated calendar of statewide goings-on we think readers will enjoy — all in one spot. 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 more of. And don’t forget to check out our Events Directory for even more Ocean State happenings.
Week One
Tuesday, 8/3
Clean Ocean Access Dock Talk At Newport Marina Trash Skimmer: Come for a tour of the marina trash skimmer in Newport. The discussion will be on technology and you will examine the marine debris most recently collected by the skimmer, and discuss the importance of reducing marine debris in the environment. Event begins at 4 p.m. at Perrotti Park. More information here.
Thursday, 8/5
The Leader You Don’t Want To Be: We’ve all encountered “bad bosses” or “tyrannical leaders” who use old school methods to achieve mediocre results. They also create stress and anxiety, all of which impacts the company’s bottom line. Most of these leaders are blind to the fact that they’re the problem. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to transform your leadership style from “command and control” to “transformative visionary.” Event begins online at 10:30 a.m. More information here.
Cultivating Innovation: Informal Conversations With RI's Economic Gardener: Join for an informal conversation led by Tuni Schartner, executive director of District Hall & Venture Café Providence and RI's Economic Gardener. Every week, Tuni leads the conversation with thought leaders from around Rhode Island touching on a number of topics important for innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. Event begins at 11:30 a.m. online. More information here.
The Future Of Black Philanthropy & Creative Giving: In honor of Black Philanthropy Month, join us for an open discussion on current and suggested future efforts in the black philanthropy, nonprofit and creative giving sectors. Juan Wilson, CEO and founder of The MUSE Foundation, will lead this discussion with Melissa Husband, RI Deputy Secretary of State; Angela Bannerman-Ankoma, vice president and executive director at Rhode Island Foundation, and Larry Warner, chief impact and equity officer at United Way of Rhode Island. Event begins at 4 p.m. at District Hall. More information here.
2021 Healthiest Employers Program: Now in its 10th year, Providence Business News Healthiest Employers Program recognizes employers who have implemented worksite health and wellness programs and have shown a commitment to employee health and safety. In addition to recognizing the 2021 honorees, PBN will also feature Jim Purcell who will discuss the primacy of employee mental wellbeing as the top business priority today and tomorrow. Event begins at noon online. More information here.
Week Two
Monday, 8/9
Technology Think Tank: Catch up or expand on your leading position by coming to the Technology Think Tank, which is back by popular demand after its inaugural meeting last year. At the Think Tank, learn how to leverage your digital brand to do business with more families. Turn website visitors into real customers; connect with more people by posting and sharing obituaries online; make doing business easier and more profitable with new tools; and optimize the management of trusts using technology. Events begin at 8 a.m. at the Providence Marriott Downtown. More information here.
Thursday, 8/12
Chamber Café - Chat. Connect. Collaborate: Bring your own coffee (BYOC) and favorite breakfast treat and join the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce at the Zoom Chamber Café. Chamber Café is a virtual networking experience that creates connections and results and real business leads. Event begins online at 8:30 a.m. More information here.
Week Three
Wednesday, 8/18
Make And Take Sensory Kits For Educators And Therapists: This hands-on make and take workshop will give you information about sensory tools and how they can be integrated into activities and used for regulation. You will create a customized kit and take it with you. Kit options include a bag, fidgets, olfactory/motor supports, manipulatives, and other supports. Event begins at 2 p.m. at Tech Access in Cranston. More information here.
Thursday, 8/19
The Blue & You: Blue Tech: Christian Cowan, executive director of 401 Tech Bridge; Annette Tonti, managing director of RI Hub; Erik Brine, executive director of the National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology; and Jason Kelly, executive vice president of Moran Shipping Agencies, will discuss blue tech. Event begins at 4:30 p.m. at 513 Broadway in Newport. More information here.
Marketing And Technology Series: How To Build A Better Review Marketing Strategy: In this session, you will learn how to develop an understanding of the importance of online reviews and why the stakes are higher than ever; highlight the problems most local businesses face with reputation management; and showcase the innovative ways you can generate more reviews with our technology. Event begins at 10 a.m. online. More information here.
Friday, 8/20
Creatives Of Color Cocktail Chat With Jabari Asim: Rhode Island writers of color are invited to What Cheer Writers Club’s Creatives of Color Cocktail Chat. Jabari Asim, author of seven books for adults and thirteen books for children and director of Emerson College's MFA program in creative writing, will be speaking. Bring your questions about the writing and publishing process across genres. The conversation will be moderated by Club Member Luz Jennifer Martinez, founder of the Diverse Voices of RI writing group. Event begins online at 7pm. More information here.
Week Four
Thursday, 8/26
2021 Leaders & Achievers Awards Program: Providence Business News hosts the event that celebrates the 2021 leaders and achievers in Rhode Island. Event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Aldrich mansion in Warwick. More information here.
Friday, 8/27
Memoir Writers Happy Hour: A cocktail chat for Rhode Island's memoir writers. Members are invited to gather on the What Cheer Writers Club virtual platform on Slack for club cocktail chats, conversations via Zoom around topics ranging from podcasting to publishing to genre and craft, alongside talks with recently published local authors. Event begins online at 5 p.m. More information here.
Sunday, 8/29
Rides And Coffee Super Car Edition: Detail Garage Warwick is hosting its first Rides and Coffee Super Car Edition. There will be car-tech sessions, music, coffee, LuLu's Little pancakes food truck, exclusive discounts, and more. Event begins at 10 a.m. at the Detail Garage in Warwick. More information here.
