http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6053/free-geek-pvd-open-meeting
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090806T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090806T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/5933/riiff-technology-forum URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/5933/riiff-technology-forum SUMMARY:The RIIFF Technology Forum DESCRIPTION:The modern\, 21st Century filmmaker must be both an auteur and an entrepreneur – hence the rise of the “auteurpreneur\,” a term coined to describe the emerging role that a filmmaker must play. Digital distribution and other dynamic technologies provide filmmakers with an array of powerful tools to use to promote and market their artistic vision. The technology forum is a day-long series of workshops focused on the emerging marketing and distribution trends in digital and web-based technologies. Each workshop will explore a distinct topic and will be lead by a panel of professionals with expertise related to that topic. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with the workshop leaders and to ask them questions on the subject matter. Admission will be $25 for the general public and $15 for students and seniorshttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/5933/riiff-technology-forum
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090806T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090806T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6020/protecting-your-data-and-data-your-clients-important-workshop-organizing-your-records- URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6020/protecting-your-data-and-data-your-clients-important-workshop-organizing-your-records- SUMMARY:Protecting Your Data and the Data of your Clients - Important Workshop on organizing your records and your business DESCRIPTION:What’s new and some things you should know\: Using Credit Cards\; Protecting Data\; and Managing Privacy\, Security\, Compliance\, and Records in your business. Patti Enfanto\, Director\, Information Security Compliance\, and Web Hull\, Senior Privacy and Compliance Specialist of Iron Mountain will discuss emerging trends and requirements\, best practices\, and things to think about in organizing and managing the paper and electronic data and information you create\, collect\, transmit\, and store in operating your business.To register for this workshop please e-mail Elizabeth Perry at eperry@riedc.com.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6020/protecting-your-data-and-data-your-clients-important-workshop-organizing-your-records-
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090808T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090808T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6015/ri-linux-august-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6015/ri-linux-august-meetup SUMMARY:RI Linux August Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join us for the monthly RILug meetup.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6015/ri-linux-august-meetup
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090810T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090810T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6105/providence-entrepreneur-meetup-new-beginnings URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6105/providence-entrepreneur-meetup-new-beginnings SUMMARY:Providence Entrepreneur Meetup New Beginnings DESCRIPTION:OK so the economy is a bit rough these days. Come to this meetup and discover new ways of creating multiple revenue streams. This is a don'\;t miss opportunity folks. See you then!http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6105/providence-entrepreneur-meetup-new-beginnings
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090810T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090810T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6019/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6019/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business SUMMARY:How to Start and Run a Successful Small Business DESCRIPTION:There are many advantages to running a small business\: independence\, satisfaction\, sheltering income and profits. Did you know that 89% of incomes over $50\,000 a year are earned by owners of small businesses? However\, four out of five businesses don’t last five years and few ever earn the profits they should. What is the difference between success and failure? Knowledge.Who should not attend? Anyone who is truly happy working for somebody else.What Will You Learn? Ten hottest businesses of 2009...How to slash hundreds off your taxes...Why most businesses waste 90% of their advertising dollars...Twenty biggest pitfalls in starting and running a small business...How to price your product or service...How to start with very little cash...How to stay “top-of-mind” with your customers and prospects...and much more!Free 12-Page Workbook. Bring a pencil\, a calculator and your business questions. Seminar Leaders\: David Lucier\, CPA\, Business Advisor and David Nash\, Engage Marketing.To register please e-mail Elizabeth Perry and include your name\, business\, and phone number. Cost of workshop\: FREEhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/6019/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090812T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090812T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6018/free-open-source-software-lots-bang-no-bucks URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6018/free-open-source-software-lots-bang-no-bucks SUMMARY:Free & Open Source Software\: Lots of Bang for No Bucks DESCRIPTION:How much do you spend on software and software upgrades on an annual basis? Are they all worthwhile purchases? Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your work\, not worry about software license violations\, and not have to pay for all of the software you’re using? You may be able to significantly reduce your IT software budget by investigating free and Open Source software.There is a significant number of software applications that are available to anyone without cost. These applications perform a wide variety of functions\, from e-mail to desktop publishing to graphics editing and more. Some are free and easily accessible\, some come with a new computer\, some are from the Open Source community and are available to anyone. At a time when nobody wants to spend money they don'\;t have to spend\, it’s worth investigating these options before investing in sometimes-pricey commercial software applications. Come learn about some of your options\, and experience some of them for yourself.To register for this FREE workshop\, please e-mail Elizabeth Perry at eperry@riedc.comhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/6018/free-open-source-software-lots-bang-no-bucks
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090813T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090813T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/5968/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-august-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/5968/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-august-meetup SUMMARY:Providence Web Development Lunch Hour August Meetup DESCRIPTION:Please join us for freeform discussion of all things web.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/5968/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-august-meetup
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090813T210000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090813T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6014/nerdsday URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6014/nerdsday SUMMARY:Nerdsday DESCRIPTION:Providence'\;s only DJ'\;d Tweet-up & Work Session.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6014/nerdsday
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090814T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090814T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6021/building-your-business-workshop-e-marketing URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6021/building-your-business-workshop-e-marketing SUMMARY:Building Your Business Workshop\: E-Marketing DESCRIPTION:Join our experts and your peers to solve your business problems! If you have a specific business concern\, work it out with a Building Your Business Workshop. Topic-specific sessions are taught by experts who focus on areas essential for launching and running your business\, with peer-to-peer feedback playing an important part of the mix. 2-hour sessions\, $35 each\, $30 with pre-registration. Partial scholarships are available to those who qualify.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6021/building-your-business-workshop-e-marketing
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090819T202000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090819T222000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6013/pecha-kucha-night-volume-6 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6013/pecha-kucha-night-volume-6 SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha Night\: Volume 6 DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 6th Pecha Kucha night in Providence! Pecha Kucha is a monthly format for sharing ideas\, in which presenters are allotted 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide. Put simply\: 6 minutes and 40 seconds of adult-style show & tell. It began in Tokyo in 2003\, has since spread to 218 cities worldwide\, and it recently landed in Providence. ***Doors open at 7\:20\, presentations start at 8\:20\, and shmoozing goes down throughout.***http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6013/pecha-kucha-night-volume-6
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090820T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090820T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/5567/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/5567/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county SUMMARY:RI Nexus Open Coffee - South County DESCRIPTION:For those technology entrepreneurs who can'\;t/don'\;t/won'\;t drive into Providence\, we'\;re hosting a South County Edition of RI Nexus Open Coffee\, an informal get-together where you can talk shop\, swap resources and connections\, and get caffeinated. Whether you drop in for 15 minutes or are the last two at the tables\, you'\;ll get a unique chance to spend quality time with the best and brightest in the City-State startup community.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/5567/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090820T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090820T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6016/providence-php-august-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6016/providence-php-august-meetup SUMMARY:Providence PHP August Meetup DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our regularly scheduled discussion of all things related to web development\, particularly programming in PHP.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6016/providence-php-august-meetup
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090821T000000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090821T000000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6035/2009-ri-innovation-awards-application-deadline URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6035/2009-ri-innovation-awards-application-deadline SUMMARY:2009 RI Innovation Awards Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Innovation Awards\, presented by the Providence Business News in partnership with the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation\, and sponsored by Cox Business and Bryant University\, are designed to honor Rhode Island-based companies\, organizations and individuals that constantly replace existing methods\, models and products with better ones. The 4th Annual Rhode Island Innovation Awards has expanded to better represent the diversity of creative innovations in different industries. In 2009\, there will be six awards honoring Innovations of the Year. Categories for Innovation of the Year Awards\:Energy and the Environment Healthcare and BiotechnologyManufacturing and Construction (engineering\, architecture)Social and Community Services (nonprofits\, education\, government)Information Technology Professional Services (finance\, hospitality\, legal)There are four additional awards\: Innovator of the YearRising Star Innovator (under age of 35)Student Innovator (high school or college)Innovation Champion (individual or organization that fosters innovation)A short application form is due by August 21. Apply Now!The winners will be selected by a panel of judges and celebrated at an awards dinner and ceremony\, Wednesday\, September 23 at Bryant University’s Bello Center.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6035/2009-ri-innovation-awards-application-deadline
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090823T000000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090827T000000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/5951/helm-technology-2009-gmis-international-conference-first-day URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/5951/helm-technology-2009-gmis-international-conference-first-day SUMMARY:“At the Helm of Technology” 2009 GMIS International Conference DESCRIPTION:Each year the largest public sector technology leadership group gathers for the GMIS International Educational Conference to network with peers\, converse with vendors\, and gain value from breakout sessions with panel discussions led by industry subject matter experts. Your conference fee includes a lobster bake on Monday night\, 8/24\, and a dinner seat at the GMIS Awards Gala Event Wednesday\, 8/26. Daily Breakfast\, Lunch\, and snacks will be provided as well. Come join us at this year'\;s conference\, scheduled for August 23 - 26\, 2009\, in beautiful Newport\, Rhode at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa. Featured keynote speakers include Dr. Thomas Cellucci\, Chief Commercialization Officer\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security\, Ken Read\, Skipper\, Puma Ocean Racing\, and Howard Charney\, Founder\, Grand Junction Networks\, Co-Founder\, 3com Corporation and currently a Senior Vice President at Cisco Systems\, Inc.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/5951/helm-technology-2009-gmis-international-conference-first-day
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090825T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090825T193000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6141/tech-collective-knowledge-sharing-event URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6141/tech-collective-knowledge-sharing-event SUMMARY:Tech Collective Knowledge Sharing Event DESCRIPTION:Creative Business – Mobile Marketing and Social MediaIn this economy\, many business look to cut marketing costs– let your customers know that you'\;re still going strong and get creative! We are proud to be partnering with the Jenn Lee Group who are known for cutting edge creativity. Both Jenn Bogutt and Geoff Keller from the Jenn Lee Group will give you an inside look on their best practices in new marketing technology\, including tips and tricks for gaining a competitive edge! Registration Fees \: 5.00 for Tech-Collective Members 15.00 for Non-Membershttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/6141/tech-collective-knowledge-sharing-event
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090825T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090825T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/5671/getting-your-business-running-start-clinic URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/5671/getting-your-business-running-start-clinic SUMMARY:Getting your business up & running\: Start-up clinic DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for people who are interested in learning the fundamentals of starting and running a business the right way. Some subjects to be covered are registering your business\, market research & analysis\, legal structures for your business\, estimating start-up costs and cash flow projection\, failure factors\, and business planning. Since lack of planning is one of the top reasons new businesses fail\, attending this comprehensive workshop may be one of the most important decisions you make prior to opening your business. A detailed business start-up workbook and a generous packet of information pertaining to the workshop are provided. Pre-Registration is required.Fee\: $ 65.00http\://rinexus.com/calendar/5671/getting-your-business-running-start-clinic
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120525T043200Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20090828T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20090828T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6191/wah-do-dem-film-showing-tazza URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6191/wah-do-dem-film-showing-tazza SUMMARY:\\"Wah Do Dem\\" Film showing at Tazza DESCRIPTION:Friday night at 8 the 26-year-old co-writers/co-directors will show it for free in downtown Providence as part of Tazza Café’s movie series presented on the outdoor screen opposite the cafe at the corner of Westminster and Union streets. The film’s star\, Sean Bones\, whose recently released album Rings was inspired by the reggae music he encountered in Jamaica\, will perform following the movie.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6191/wah-do-dem-film-showing-tazza
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