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Our Networking picks – closing out the year
Networking events are wrapping up for 2021. While we must be cautious with a COVID-19 uptick happening and the Omicron variant now in the state, we will provide the list of networking events that we know are taking place through this week.
Please consider your own risk level before going to indoor, tight-quartered events. Watch both the CDC and the RI Department of Health’s information as guidelines can change.
TONIGHT, Dec. 13th – East Bay Chamber of Commerce
The Annual Holiday Mingle & Jingle Celebration
Raffle Extravaganza! Receive one free door-prize raffle ticket per person when you bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to our local food pantries.There will be delicious food for your picking – Garden Salad, Pasta with Marinara, Gluten free pasta, Meatballs, Chicken , Pizza, and more! Save your Appetite! Cash Bar. Admission $25 per person Must RSVP.
Location: Hometown Tavern, 632 Metacom Ave, Warren – 5:30 to 8pm
https://web.eastbaychamberri.org/atlas/events/holidaymingle%20%20jingle%20celebration-5568/register
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Tuesday, Dec. 14th – 3 events
Westwey Club Chamber Cafe Chat. Connect. Collaborate. Hosted by Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
In-person, face-to-face connections with Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce members! Tuesday, December 14 at 8:30 a.m. Join us at
Westwey Club ProvidenceOne Turks Head Place Providence RI 02903
Breakfast and coffee networking event.
Westwey Club is downtown Providence’s most flexible coworking community, providing private office space, meeting and conference room facilities and month-to-month coworking memberships in the iconic Turks Head building in downtown Providence. Once you step onto the 11th floor, you’ll be greeted by our friendly community staff, downtown views of the water, Capitol building and more, and local mural artwork created in partnership with The Avenue Concept. We continue to follow guidance from the CDC and local health experts and maintain a health-and-safety focused environment for all of our members and guests. We are excited to see you again and are looking forward to a networking experience that creates connections in an upbeat, inspiring environment.
We hope to see you there! Street parking is available nearby, as well as several parking garages. What a great way to start your day! Hosted by https://provchamberri.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/997
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December 14th, 5:30-7:30pm
East Greenwich Chamber – Business After Hours with Santa
Please come and join us for our special holiday Business After Hours hosted by PMC Media Group. Come reconnect with your fellow EG Chamber members and enjoy a fun and night of food, networking and door prizes…and a visit from Santa!!
Parking for this event is available at Cartridge World, 776 Main Street East Greenwich. One block away.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE • 401-885-0020 – [email protected] – eastgreenwichchamber.com
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5:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Crowne Plaza, Warwick
Pat Cruz’ Holiday Networking Event
ANNUAL HOLIDAY NETWORKING EVENT – Bring some colleagues, friends, or come alone. We are happy to personally introduce you to some of the wonderful people. Simply let us know what type of industry professionals you would like to meet and we will make the introductions for you. Your ticket includes fabulous complimentary appetizers provided by CROWNE PLAZA, cash bar and free parking.
What to know: Pre-Registration is Recommended. Online registration ends at 3pm day of event. Discount Tickets are Limited. $15 in advance ($25 at the door-CASH ONLY)
This is a meet and greet, happy hour style event. Bring your business cards.There are no speeches or sales pitches. Masks are encouraged if you have not been vaccinated. All COVID related state enforced guidelines will be followed. Do not attend if you are experiencing Covid or flu-like symptoms.
TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-networking-event-tickets-216568832207?ref=enivtefor001&invite=MjEzNzM0MTkvamF5d2hpdGViaXoxQGNveC5uZXQvMA%3D%3D%0A&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=attend
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Wednesday, Dec. 15th – Southern RI Chamber – Business After Hours
5PM – 7PM
Please join the SRI Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours Hosted by George’s of Galilee
Network with the best and brightest of Southern Rhode Island’s local business community. We’ll also be holding our annual Ugly Sweater contest and awarding a prize for the crowd favorite!
*Cash bar* – Light appetizers will be served
$5 members / $10 non-members | Bring your business cards!
Hosted by: GEORGE’S OF GALILEE
RSVP at SRICHAMBER.COM
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Thursday, Dec. 16th – Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce – Business During Hours
Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway Cafe – 2nd floor. Parking and entry on either side of the building. Street parking also available Enter at main door facing Broadway.
Join us for this monthly gathering at Innovate Newport. Members and Nonmembers alike are welcome to hear the latest from the Chamber and network with other professionals and business owners. Bring a lunch or purchase at Simple Merchant, located in the lobby of Innovate Newport.
Registration is required.
https://newportri.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/5964
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Thursday, Dec. 16th – Northwest Links Marvelous & Merry Holiday Party
The George on Washington Street, 121 Washington St., Providence – 5 to 7pm
$10 per person – light appetizers – RSVP: Christine – [email protected]
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If you’ve been fully vaccinated:
- You can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic.
- To reduce the risk of being infected with the Delta variant and possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.
From Large Group Events Guideline
Risk Factors to Consider
Several factors can contribute to the likelihood of attendees getting and spreading COVID-19 at large events. In combination, the following factors will create higher or lower amounts of risk:
- Number of COVID-19 cases in your community—High or increasing levels of COVID-19 cases in the event location or the locations the attendees are coming from increase the risk of infection and spread among attendees. Relevant data can often be found on the local health department website or on CDC’s COVID Data Tracker County View.
- Exposure during travel—Airports, airplanes, bus stations, buses, train stations, trains, public transport, gas stations, and rest stops are all places where physical distancing may be challenging and ventilation may be poor.
- Setting of the event—Indoor events, especially in places with poor ventilation, pose more risk than outdoor events.
- Length of the event—Events that last longer pose more risk than shorter events. Being within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more (over a 24-hour period) greatly increases the risk of becoming infected and requires quarantine.
- Number and crowding of people at the event – Events with more people increase the likelihood of being exposed. The size of the event should be determined based on whether attendees from different households can stay at least 6 feet (2 arm lengths) Physical distancing at events can reduce transmission risk—for example, blocking off seats or modifying room layouts.
- Behavior of attendees during an event— Events where people engage in behaviors such as interacting with others from outside their own household, singing, shouting, not maintaining physical distancing, or not wearing masks consistently and correctly, can increase risk.
Organizers should continue to assess, based on current conditions, whether to postpone or cancel large events and gatherings, or significantly reduce the number of attendees for events. If organizers are unable to put safety measures in place during large events and gatherings, they may choose instead to host a virtual event.
This is the level for Rhode Island as of Dec. 12, 2021:
