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 — alllll 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
Thursday, Sept. 2
Leaders & Achievers: Hosted by Providence Business News, this event will honor leaders and achievers in the business community in Rhode Island. This will be a live and in-person awards ceremony with a three-course, sit-down dinner and open bar. Event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Pavilion in Warwick. More information here.
Data Carpentry At URI: Learn basic coding in R and data management skills to get you started or be more effective in graduate school and beyond. Event begins at 2 p.m. at the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering in Kingston. More information here.
Wednesday, Sept. 8
U.S. Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing Forum: Join Stuart Wood, Michael Gregori, Stephanie Golden, and Ned Siegel as they discuss the latest challenges and opportunities facing the commercial real estate market. The event will also feature Stuart Wood on the panel “Standardized Investor Reporting & Transparency,” where he will explore the regulatory, operational, and technological developments shaping the real estate industry. Event begins in the morning at Gurney's Newport Resort & Marina. More information here.
Networking Party & Informational Exchange: Hosted by NEMIC and RI Bio, come to the 1st Rhode Island lifescience, biotech, and medtech industry networking party in over a year. Network with Rhode Island communities, have a drink, share stories, and meet old and new friends. Event begins at 5 p.m. at Askew Bistro & Entertainment Venue. More information here.
Thursday, Sept. 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. Event begins at 8 a.m. at the Providence Marriott Downtown. More information here.
Friday, Sept. 10
Cremation Innovators Summit: At the Cremation Innovators Summit, top operators and consultants will help you craft a message for consumers no matter how much they plan on spending; maximize revenue by adjusting your offerings; cater to those who consider themselves spiritual but not religious; answer questions about alkaline hydrolysis; and respond to changes as a result of Covid-19. Event begins at 8 a.m. at Providence Downtown Marriott. More information here.
Week Two
Thursday, Sept. 16
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.
Podcasting 101: Hosted by What Cheer Writer’s Club, Podcasting 101 is currently an online class focused on providing an introduction to podcasting and offering tips for recording from home. In this class you will explore the extremely relevant and rapidly growing medium of podcasting; get tips for recording from your home studio; and learn about resources to help get your idea into someone else’s earbuds. Event begins online at 6 p.m. More information here.
Week Three
Wednesday, Sept. 22
AWT’s Annual Convention & Exposition: The AWT Annual Convention is where water treatment professionals and industry partners gather to exchange time, resources, strategies, solutions, and more. Over three days of learning, growing, and finding inspiration, attendees are equipped with a year’s worth of support in their daily responsibilities as leaders in the industry. Event begins in the morning at the Rhode Island Convention Center. More information here.
Thursday, Sept. 23
Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies Program: Hosted by Providence Business News, the fastest growing and most innovative companies in Rhode Island are honored in different revenue categories. Event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Omni Providence Hotel. More information here.
Get Your Job Search Noticed: In this workshop, join the Greater Providence Chamber along with veteran recruiter Kaydi McQuade, as she shares some strategies to help you stand out and get noticed by recruiters and talent acquisition specialists so you can find your next position faster and with less frustration. Event begins online at 4 p.m. More information here.
Sunday, Sept. 26
SCIX Conference: Annual Meeting of the AES Electrophoresis Society, the Coblentz Society, the North American Society for Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (NASLIBS), and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS). Event goes to Oct. 1 and will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center. More information here.
Week Four
Tuesday, Sept. 28
How has the Pandemic Impacted Employment Screening?: Join the Greater Providence Chamber along with Joseph Rotondo, president and CEO of New England Background Screening Consulting, as they discuss employment screening trends during the pandemic, purposeful background checks, and developing and sustaining a strong program. Event begins online at 10 a.m. More information here.
Thursday, Sept. 30
Chamber Café - Chat. Connect. Collaborate: In Person: The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Café will return to an in-person event. Chamber Café is a networking experience that creates connections and results and real business leads. Event begins at the Residence Inn Providence Lincoln at 8:30 a.m. More information here.
Breakthrough Lab Showcase: B-Lab is an intensive 8-week accelerator program that supports student entrepreneurs developing high-impact ventures. Come see 16 ventures present and address unmet needs in a wide range of market sectors. Event start time and location to be determined. More information here.
