http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7372/narayana-murthy-ogden-lecture-global-economics
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100301T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100301T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7402/design-night URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7402/design-night SUMMARY:Design by Night with Stanley Hainsworth DESCRIPTION:Design by Night (DxN) is AIGA RI’s monthly informal get together held the 1st Monday of every month at a local Providence venue. Event is FREE\, unless otherwise noted.Each month our goal is to provide an opportunity for creatives to join the conversation in 2010 to continue to build our local creative community. Some months we’ll have a theme\, others we might have an out of town guest or feature a local design firm. DxN is an opportunity to chat with fellow designers and non-designers in a comfortable after-work environment. Everyone is welcome to attend and encouraged to participate.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7402/design-night
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100302T093000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100302T113000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7350/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7350/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:What can be done to increase chances of success for my business and improve performance? The opportunity to start developing your Business Plan at four consecutive classes every Tuesday mornings in November.Topics of discussion will include\:Business Plan ConsiderationsWhy do you need a plan?Executive summary elementsAnatomy of the OrganizationSummary of the BusinessYour product(s) and/or service(s)Goals of Marketing StrategyMarket analysisImplementation of strategiesPurpose and Type of Financial DocumentsProjected statementsHistorical financial statementsImportance of Supportive DocumentsContracts and legal documentsPersonal financial historyWorkshop Cost\: FREEhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7350/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100302T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100302T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7431/business-design-luncheon-stanley-hainsworth URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7431/business-design-luncheon-stanley-hainsworth SUMMARY:Business by Design\: Luncheon with Stanley Hainsworth DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hearty luncheon – food\, inspiration\, and conversation open to any in the business and design community.Design can create emotional connections with consumers\, creating brand fans and lifelong customers. Stanley Hainsworth will share his best practices leading the creative visions for Nike\, Lego and Starbucks over the years and now his own agency – Tether – in Seattle working with leading brands. In addition to being a current AIGA national board member\, he has been a strategic partner with business leaders to create memorable\, distinctive brands that resonate with consumers. Event targeted to design professionals\, their clients\, and business leaders.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7431/business-design-luncheon-stanley-hainsworth
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100302T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100302T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7432/get-real-10-20-w/-stanley-hainsworth URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7432/get-real-10-20-w/-stanley-hainsworth SUMMARY:Get Real\: 10 in 20 with Stanley Hainsworth DESCRIPTION:Join Stanley Hainsworth for a fun and inspirational evening of life lessons for students young and old. After leading the creative visions for Nike\, Lego and Starbucks\, Stanley is now operating his own agency – Tether – in Seattle working with leading brands. He says “Our profession is redefining itself\, and I couldn’t be more excited.” During his presentation\, you’ll find out his other life lessons regarding design and business.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7432/get-real-10-20-w/-stanley-hainsworth
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100303T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100303T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7354/we-mean-business-things-do-you-start-your-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7354/we-mean-business-things-do-you-start-your-business SUMMARY:We Mean Business\: Things to do BEFORE you Start Your Business DESCRIPTION:Join a round table discussion of the critical success factors for any one or group starting a business. There will be a hand out for you to fill in. We will go around the room engaging each entrepreneur to share their answers to these essential questions. This is not a sit down and listen seminar. This is a roll up your sleeves and collaborate with others as you refine or define what your business is\, who do you serve\, and how do you expect to get customers. This workshop is Part II of the original workshop that took place on June 26th. You did not have to attended the first part of this workshop to attend the second part. This workshop is open to everyone.This workshop is FREE.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7354/we-mean-business-things-do-you-start-your-business
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100303T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100303T183000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7405/teens-and-texting-technology-and-friendship URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7405/teens-and-texting-technology-and-friendship SUMMARY:Teens and texting\, technology and friendship DESCRIPTION:Today’s teenagers have grown up with social network technologies that affect how they think about privacy\, companionship and the nature of friendship. Sherry Turkle\, MIT’s Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology\, will speak about intimacy without privacy\, democracy without privacy. With such technology\, are we more together or alone? A reception and book signing will follow the 5 p.m. lecture in the Salomon Center for Teaching\, De Ciccio Family Auditorium.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7405/teens-and-texting-technology-and-friendship
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100303T200000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100303T213000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7407/victor-gama-presentation-and-performance-meme-students URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7407/victor-gama-presentation-and-performance-meme-students SUMMARY:Victor Gama\: Presentation and Performance with MEME Students DESCRIPTION:As part of the MEME Visiting Artist Series 2010\, Victor Gama presents “Taking Stock\: The Challenges and Opportunities of Interactive Technology in Performance and Installation.” Born in Angola and currently based in Sintra\, Portugal\, Gama is a composer\, performer\, designer of innovative musical instruments and an electronics engineer. His work explores new acoustic territories by incorporating the act of designing musical instruments into the composition process. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Music\, the Multimedia and Electronic Music Experiments program\, the Creative Arts Council\, and the Watson Institute for International Studies.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7407/victor-gama-presentation-and-performance-meme-students
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100304T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100304T133000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7399/raising-your-information-security-knowledge URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7399/raising-your-information-security-knowledge SUMMARY:Raising Your Information Security Knowledge DESCRIPTION:Few people realize how much money is tied up in their network. Not just in the hardware and software but the information too. Even fewer people know that all of their valuable data can be compromised...or lost altogether. This FREE luncheon will teach you the most effective ways to proetct your information. You can'\;t afford to miss it!http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7399/raising-your-information-security-knowledge
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100304T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100304T173000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7406/artist-michael-rees-discuss-digital-art-and-mind-body-spirit-connection URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7406/artist-michael-rees-discuss-digital-art-and-mind-body-spirit-connection SUMMARY:Artist Michael Rees to discuss digital art and the mind-body-spirit connection DESCRIPTION:Artist Michael Rees combines sculpture\, animation\, performance\, video\, installation and computer software programs to express his interest in the body and its connection to mind and spirit. He has shown at the Whitney Museum in the 1995 Biennial and in the 2001 exhibition BitStreams. He has had numerous exhibitions in the United States\, Germany\, Turkey and Spain. Rees\, who teaches sculpture and digital media at William Paterson University\, has also taught at Oberlin College\, the Kansas City Art Institute\, Washington University in St. Louis\, New York Institute of Technology\, and Rutgers University.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7406/artist-michael-rees-discuss-digital-art-and-mind-body-spirit-connection
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100304T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100304T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7463/michael-rees-digital-art-and-mind-body-spirit-connection URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7463/michael-rees-digital-art-and-mind-body-spirit-connection SUMMARY:Michael Rees\: Digital art and the mind-body-spirit connection DESCRIPTION:Artist Michael Rees combines sculpture\, animation\, performance\, video\, installation and computer software programs to express his interest in the body and its connection to mind and spirit. He has shown at the Whitney Museum in the 1995 Biennial and in the 2001 exhibition BitStreams. He has had numerous exhibitions in the United States\, Germany\, Turkey and Spain. Rees\, who teaches sculpture and digital media at William Paterson University\, has also taught at Oberlin College\, the Kansas City Art Institute\, Washington University in St. Louis\, New York Institute of Technology\, and Rutgers University. Free and open to the public.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7463/michael-rees-digital-art-and-mind-body-spirit-connection
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100304T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100304T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7295/ea-101-electronics-artists URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7295/ea-101-electronics-artists SUMMARY:EA 101 Electronics for Artists DESCRIPTION:Electronics for Artists 101\: Have you ever wanted to learned some basic electronics to add to your art? Do you want blinky things? Monster switches? Retro red digital numbers? This is the first of a series of classes designed to teach the basics of electronics to those interested mostly in the practical with just a little bit of the theoretical. EA101 will introduce students to basic electronic components\, how to design and prototype simple circuits\, and where to go from there. Specifically\, this class will teach students how to work with LEDs\, 555 timer chips\, seven segment displays\, counters\, digital logic\, and simple switches. We'\;ll discuss the basics of binary\, decimal and binary coded decimals (BCD). We'\;ll actually build circuits on breadboards. Included in the material costs are all the components that students will use in the class\, so they will be able to continue their work at home. Everything we do in the class you'\;ll be able to take with you. All necessary tools will be provided. However\, students are encouraged to bring dikes\, wire strippers\, or laptops if they have them.Cost\: $95http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7295/ea-101-electronics-artists
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100304T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100304T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7396/israel-technology-day URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7396/israel-technology-day SUMMARY:Israel- A Leader in Innovation & Technology DESCRIPTION:Find out how Rhode Island can utilize Israel'\;s resources\, expertise and knowledge in technology and innovation to build our economy. With speaker Yair Shiran\, Israel Economic Minister of North America and other experts in environmental science\, life science\, communications\, and IT. For more information contact\: Marty Cooper at 401.421.4111 or mcooper@jfri.orghttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7396/israel-technology-day
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100306T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100306T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6772/ocean-state-robotics-first-tech-challenge URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6772/ocean-state-robotics-first-tech-challenge SUMMARY:Ocean State Robotics - FIRST Tech Challenge DESCRIPTION:The FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a mid-level robotics competition for high-school students. It offers the traditional challenge of a FIRST competition but with a more accessible and affordable robotics kit. Information on the New FTC Platform.** In need of volunteers. If interested\, contact Erin Flynn. eflynn@neit.eduhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/6772/ocean-state-robotics-first-tech-challenge
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100306T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100306T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7368/brown-universitys-13th-annual-entrepreneurship-forum URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7368/brown-universitys-13th-annual-entrepreneurship-forum SUMMARY:Brown University's 13th Annual Entrepreneurship Forum DESCRIPTION:The Entrepreneurship Program is a student-run organization that acts as the extra-curricular side to entrepreneurial learning. Our mission is to support entrepreneurial learning at Brown and to encourage students to create innovative entrepreneurial ventures.The Forum is an afternoon dedicated to celebrating entrepreneurship for students\, alumni\, and successful entrepreneurs. This year'\;s forum is dedicated to Professor Barrett Hazeltine in honor of his 50th year at Brown. Barrett Hazeltine has played an integral role in fostering the spirit of entrepreneurship on Brown'\;s campus. \;http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7368/brown-universitys-13th-annual-entrepreneurship-forum
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100309T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100309T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7398/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7398/ri-nexus-open-coffee SUMMARY:RI Nexus Open Coffee DESCRIPTION:RI Nexus Open Coffee is an informal get-together of technology entrepreneurs\, a bi-weekly chance to 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/7398/ri-nexus-open-coffee
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100309T093000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100309T113000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7351/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7351/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:What can be done to increase chances of success for my business and improve performance? The opportunity to start developing your Business Plan at four consecutive classes every Tuesday mornings in November.Topics of discussion will include\:Business Plan ConsiderationsWhy do you need a plan?Executive summary elementsAnatomy of the OrganizationSummary of the BusinessYour product(s) and/or service(s)Goals of Marketing StrategyMarket analysisImplementation of strategiesPurpose and Type of Financial DocumentsProjected statementsHistorical financial statementsImportance of Supportive DocumentsContracts and legal documentsPersonal financial historyWorkshop Cost\: FREEhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7351/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100309T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100309T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7436/technology-tuesdays URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7436/technology-tuesdays SUMMARY:Technology Tuesday's DESCRIPTION: FREE One-on-One Technology sessions at RIEDC with\: Stephen DePasquale\, VP of Technology Solutions at CompUtopia in Warwick\, RI. Stephen has been providing consulting services\, networking\, systems design\, systems integration\, website consulting\, and website development services to clients since 1983 and\; Johna Krushnowski\, a Business Consultant at CompUtopia in Warwick\, RI. Johna has been providing consulting services\, networking\, systems design\, systems integration\, website consulting\, and website development services to clients since 1994. Pre-registration requiredhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7436/technology-tuesdays
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100309T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100309T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7425/connecting-new-englands-creative-communities URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7425/connecting-new-englands-creative-communities SUMMARY:Connecting New England's Creative Communities DESCRIPTION:New England is at the forefront of the creative community building movement. Leaders from across New England will meet in Providence to share strategies for engaging the creative sector and to begin to develop a regional network of creative communities. Participants will discuss a regional approach for collectively promoting our creative communities through policy\, research\, programming\, and resource development.Come participate in this shared conversation about how cities\, towns\, and regions are leveraging creative community development to enhance their prosperity and quality of life.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7425/connecting-new-englands-creative-communities
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100310T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100310T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7441/connecting-new-englands-creative-communities URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7441/connecting-new-englands-creative-communities SUMMARY:Connecting New England's Creative Communities DESCRIPTION:New England is at the forefront of the creative community building movement. Leaders from across New England will meet in Providence to share strategies for engaging the creative sector and to begin to develop a regional network of creative communities. Participants will discuss a regional approach for collectively promoting our creative communities through policy\, research\, programming\, and resource development.Come participate in this shared conversation about how cities\, towns\, and regions are leveraging creative community development to enhance their prosperity and quality of life.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7441/connecting-new-englands-creative-communities
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100310T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100310T193000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7355/social-media-101-small-businesses URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7355/social-media-101-small-businesses SUMMARY:Social Media 101 - For Small Businesses DESCRIPTION:Social Media 101 program participants can expect to learn some background on what’s happening right now in social media and how to craft a simple strategy to get started online quickly.In addition\, the class will give a brief overview of some of the most popular products online\, including Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, blogs\, email marketing and more.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7355/social-media-101-small-businesses
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100310T192000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100310T222000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7375/pecha-kucha-night-volume-12-one-year-anniversary-providence URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7375/pecha-kucha-night-volume-12-one-year-anniversary-providence SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha Night\: Volume 12 (One-Year Anniversary in Providence) DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 12th night and ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Pecha Kucha in Providence! The theme\, dedicated to the summit in Providence with the same name\, and which will be sandwiching Pecha Kucha from March 9-11\, is\: Connecting Creative Communities.If you haven'\;t yet heard of this global yet unpronounceable phenomenon\, 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 280+ cities worldwide\, and landed in Providence one year ago in March.Doors open at 19\:20\, presentations start at 20\:20\, and shmoozing goes down throughout.Wear your dancing shoes\, because after the presentations\, we'\;re celebrating our one-year with a dance party to DJ duo Micah Jackson.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7375/pecha-kucha-night-volume-12-one-year-anniversary-providence
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100311T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100311T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7442/connecting-new-englands-creative-communities URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7442/connecting-new-englands-creative-communities SUMMARY:Connecting New England's Creative Communities DESCRIPTION:New England is at the forefront of the creative community building movement. Leaders from across New England will meet in Providence to share strategies for engaging the creative sector and to begin to develop a regional network of creative communities. Participants will discuss a regional approach for collectively promoting our creative communities through policy\, research\, programming\, and resource development.Come participate in this shared conversation about how cities\, towns\, and regions are leveraging creative community development to enhance their prosperity and quality of life.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7442/connecting-new-englands-creative-communities
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100311T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100311T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7400/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-march-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7400/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-march-meetup SUMMARY:Providence Web Development Lunch Hour March Meetup DESCRIPTION:Code monkeys\, pixel pushers and web heads unite! Join us each month for an informal get-together to discuss web development trends\, tools and techniques. These lunch-hour meetings\, hosted at Providence area restaurants\, will give you the chance to examine such topics as web design\, semantics\, standards\, accessibility\, usability\, servers\, clients (as in software or as in people)\, popular trends\, and any other topics that our members are interested in.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7400/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-march-meetup
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100311T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100311T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7296/ea-101-electronics-artists URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7296/ea-101-electronics-artists SUMMARY:EA 101 Electronics for Artists DESCRIPTION: Electronics for Artists 101\: Have you ever wanted to learned some basic electronics to add to your art? Do you want blinky things? Monster switches? Retro red digital numbers? This is the first of a series of classes designed to teach the basics of electronics to those interested mostly in the practical with just a little bit of the theoretical. EA101 will introduce students to basic electronic components\, how to design and prototype simple circuits\, and where to go from there. Specifically\, this class will teach students how to work with LEDs\, 555 timer chips\, seven segment displays\, counters\, digital logic\, and simple switches. We'\;ll discuss the basics of binary\, decimal and binary coded decimals (BCD). We'\;ll actually build circuits on breadboards. Included in the material costs are all the components that students will use in the class\, so they will be able to continue their work at home. Everything we do in the class you'\;ll be able to take with you. All necessary tools will be provided. However\, students are encouraged to bring dikes\, wire strippers\, or laptops if they have them. Cost\: $95http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7296/ea-101-electronics-artists
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100312T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100312T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7537/commercial-rights-v-communications-rights-walking-tightrope URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7537/commercial-rights-v-communications-rights-walking-tightrope SUMMARY:Commercial Rights v Communications Rights\: Walking The Tightrope DESCRIPTION:In the digital age\, where universal access and telecommunications infrastructure underpin technological and economic progress\, Chris Watson examines how the Information Society balances the public interest in the freest possible communications with the protection of IP rights and investment.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7537/commercial-rights-v-communications-rights-walking-tightrope
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100312T150000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100312T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7393/ri-cie-office-hours-program URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7393/ri-cie-office-hours-program SUMMARY:RI-CIE Office Hours Program DESCRIPTION:RI-CIE Office Hours will provide an accessible\, informal opportunity for RI-based entrepreneurs to get advice and guidance on issues related to starting and/or running a new venture. This program is ideally suited for faculty\, students and entrepreneurs in \\"knowledge-economy\\" fields such as life sciences\, technology\, design\, engineering and the environment.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7393/ri-cie-office-hours-program
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100313T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100313T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7485/jobs-small-business-resource-day URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7485/jobs-small-business-resource-day SUMMARY:Jobs & Small Business Resource Day DESCRIPTION:There is no more pressing issue that the state of Rhode Island faces today than creating jobs and supporting struggling businesses. No matter what positive signs they’re seeing in the rest of America\, Rhode Island is still in the middle of the worst of this recession. Our Number One priority must be creating\, retaining\, and training for jobs and providing the tools and support necessary to keep local businesses in business.This event is intended to provide a wide array of resources for jobseekers and small businesses\, including resume review\, job training and educational programs\, financial and technical advice for small businesses\, and programs for workforce enhancement\, among many other resources.This event is free to the public and is a 100% working event. For jobseekers\, there will be workshops on writing a winning resume\, expunging or sealing records\, and job training programs. For small businesses\, there will be workshops on accessing tax credits and capital and training incumbent or new workers\, to name a few.Organizations and programs that will be represented at this event include First Source\, NetworkRI\, JobsNOW Providence\, and the City of Providence\; the SBA\, PEDP\, RI EDC\, RI SBDC\, and RICIE\; the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce\, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, the Center for Women & Enterprise\, the Providence Foundation and the RI Indian Council. Banks and financial services companies will be represented\, as well as companies such as Isis Biopolymer\, Alteris\, InQuest Technologies\, Runa\, and Nabym Salem\, and there will be full representation from area colleges and universities. Many other worker\, business\, and social support organizations will be represented as well.Please contact event coordinator Ann Gooding at 401-351-4300 x 627 or via email at agooding@providenceri.com if you have any questions about the event.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7485/jobs-small-business-resource-day
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100313T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100313T140000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7499/linux-ri-march-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7499/linux-ri-march-meeting SUMMARY:Linux RI - March Meeting DESCRIPTION:http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7499/linux-ri-march-meeting
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100316T093000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100316T113000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7352/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7352/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:What can be done to increase chances of success for my business and improve performance? The opportunity to start developing your Business Plan at four consecutive classes every Tuesday mornings in November.Topics of discussion will include\:Business Plan ConsiderationsWhy do you need a plan?Executive summary elementsAnatomy of the OrganizationSummary of the BusinessYour product(s) and/or service(s)Goals of Marketing StrategyMarket analysisImplementation of strategiesPurpose and Type of Financial DocumentsProjected statementsHistorical financial statementsImportance of Supportive DocumentsContracts and legal documentsPersonal financial historyWorkshop Cost\: FREEhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7352/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100317T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100317T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6781/providence-geeks-dinner-march URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6781/providence-geeks-dinner-march SUMMARY:Providence Geeks Dinner- March DESCRIPTION:As always\, for first-timers here are the details on the Geek Dinners\: The event itself is FREE! Beverages and food are for sale at AS220’s bar and new restaurant.It’s totally casual. Wear whatever\, bring whoever\, arrive and take off whenever! And don’t worry about eating or not – come famished or full – eating is optional\, and frankly\, the least of the festivities (that’s not say the food isn’t good – it’s actually great.Topics of conversation will vary as they will at any gathering of geeks\, but many of us will be talking about AJAX\, mash-ups\, start-ups\, new devices\, innovative business models\, interaction design\, social computing\, digital art\, web services\, etc. etc. etc.There is Wi-Fi so bring your connected device of choice.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6781/providence-geeks-dinner-march
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100317T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100317T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7356/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7356/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. \;http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7356/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100317T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100317T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7401/financing-start-and-grow-your-small-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7401/financing-start-and-grow-your-small-business SUMMARY:Financing to Start and Grow Your Small Business DESCRIPTION:What you will learn\: The secret formula for earning substantially higher profits\; how to slash your taxes\; why most businesses waste their advertising dollars\; how to price your product (or service)\; how to start with very little cash\; the 10 Hottest Businesses - and much more! Free 12 page work book included.Presented by SCORE Volunteer counselors\:Dave Lucier\, CPA and David Nash\, President of Engage Marketinghttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7401/financing-start-and-grow-your-small-business
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100318T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100318T113000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7357/business-communication-mission-statements-vision-statement-and-more URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7357/business-communication-mission-statements-vision-statement-and-more SUMMARY:Business Communication - Mission Statements\, Vision Statement and more... DESCRIPTION:Foursight Marketing President Mike Gianfrancesco will explain mission and vision statements\, elevator speeches\, and describe how an agency can make a quick and lasting impact on an audience. The second half of the workshop will focus on understanding the media and its resources\:how to create a media listhow to develop ongoing relationships with local media agentshow to write an effective press releaseThe workshop will conclude with a group session and a question-and-answer period with the instructor.Workshop cost\: FREEhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7357/business-communication-mission-statements-vision-statement-and-more
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100318T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100318T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7545/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7545/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/7545/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100318T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100318T183000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6411/2010-ri-business-plan-competition-how-present-your-business-plan URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6411/2010-ri-business-plan-competition-how-present-your-business-plan SUMMARY:2010 RI Business Plan Competition\: How to Present Your Business Plan DESCRIPTION:This interactive presentation will feature two veteran business developers who have worked with companies throughout New England on growth\, turnaround\, and acquisition strategies. Free and open to the public\, but pre-registration is required.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6411/2010-ri-business-plan-competition-how-present-your-business-plan
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100318T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100318T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7543/creatives-cocktails URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7543/creatives-cocktails SUMMARY:Creatives + Cocktails DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second Creatives + Cocktails event of 2010\, held at the Red Fez. Directly following RISD'\;s Industrial Design Portfolio Review\, you'\;ll get the chance to meet (or re-connect) with creative people from a variety of backgrounds and professions. A little nervous about showing up by yourself? Bring a friend! Everyone is welcome. The idea is to meet someone new\, have a drink or a bite to eat\, and enjoy your Thursday night. RSVP\, if you please\, here.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7543/creatives-cocktails
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100323T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100323T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7459/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7459/ri-nexus-open-coffee SUMMARY:RI Nexus Open Coffee DESCRIPTION:RI Nexus Open Coffee is an informal get-together of technology entrepreneurs\, a bi-weekly chance to 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/7459/ri-nexus-open-coffee
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100323T093000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100323T113000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7353/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7353/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:What can be done to increase chances of success for my business and improve performance? The opportunity to start developing your Business Plan at four consecutive classes every Tuesday mornings in November.Topics of discussion will include\:Business Plan ConsiderationsWhy do you need a plan?Executive summary elementsAnatomy of the OrganizationSummary of the BusinessYour product(s) and/or service(s)Goals of Marketing StrategyMarket analysisImplementation of strategiesPurpose and Type of Financial DocumentsProjected statementsHistorical financial statementsImportance of Supportive DocumentsContracts and legal documentsPersonal financial historyWorkshop Cost\: FREEhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7353/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100323T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100323T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7437/technology-tuesdays URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7437/technology-tuesdays SUMMARY:Technology Tuesday's DESCRIPTION: FREE One-on-One Technology sessions at RIEDC with\: Stephen DePasquale\, VP of Technology Solutions at CompUtopia in Warwick\, RI. Stephen has been providing consulting services\, networking\, systems design\, systems integration\, website consulting\, and website development services to clients since 1983 and\; Johna Krushnowski\, a Business Consultant at CompUtopia in Warwick\, RI. Johna has been providing consulting services\, networking\, systems design\, systems integration\, website consulting\, and website development services to clients since 1994. Pre-registration requiredhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7437/technology-tuesdays
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100324T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100324T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7358/we-mean-business-internet-marketing-101 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7358/we-mean-business-internet-marketing-101 SUMMARY:We Mean Business\: Internet Marketing 101 DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to increase your website traffic?This seminar explores how search engines work and how to gain better visibility. There are both free and paid ways to have your site noticed and we will go in depth on both.This seminar is for anyone interested in a low cost way to promote their website or anyone looking to transition traditional marketing budgets to the Internet. Cost of Workshop\: FREEhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7358/we-mean-business-internet-marketing-101
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100324T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100324T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7557/knowledge-economy-round-2-grant-awards URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7557/knowledge-economy-round-2-grant-awards SUMMARY:Knowledge Economy Round 2 Grant Awards DESCRIPTION:The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce\; Bill Hatfield\, Chairman of the Chamber’s Board\; Providence Mayor David Cicilline\; and Constance Howes\, chair of Innovation Providence Implementation Council will announce the second round of investments in several initiatives that have been identified as promising economic opportunities to expand key industries and nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of the city and state.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7557/knowledge-economy-round-2-grant-awards
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100324T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100324T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7359/business-accelerator URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7359/business-accelerator SUMMARY:Business Accelerator DESCRIPTION:Where will your business be in three to five years? Are sales development and expense management priorities? Marketing is expensive. Public relations are unpredictable. Are profits not as high as you like?Interested in discovering what more can be done to proactively manage your business for greater success? Then join us for “The Business Accelerator” Workshop\, where you’ll learn\:1. The Top Ten Pitfalls of Running a Small Business2. Tax Management That Will Save You Money3. Pricing Strategies to Retain Customers & Grow Margins4. The Secret Formula of the 1\,000 Top Businesses5. Marketing Strategies That Will Triple Your Probability of Success6. How to Get Clients Coming to You When They’re Ready to Buy More7. Relationship Management Secrets for Being “Top of Mind”8. New Business Development Strategies that Create the Best\, Qualified Prospects9. How to Eliminate “Unpaid Consulting” in the Business Development Process10. How to Maintain Accountability for Business DevelopmentThis workshop is being brought to you by Lucier CPA\, Strategic Sales Group\, Every Company Counts\, Secretary of State'\;s First Stop Business Information Center and The Washington Trust Company.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7359/business-accelerator
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100325T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100325T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7590/managing-international-risk URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7590/managing-international-risk SUMMARY:Managing International Risk DESCRIPTION:The seminar will assist companies to understand the threats to and ways to protect their intellectual property (IP)\, and accounts receivable and provide security solutions.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7590/managing-international-risk
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100325T093000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100325T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7360/innovative-direct-marketing-strategies-grow-your-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7360/innovative-direct-marketing-strategies-grow-your-business SUMMARY:Innovative Direct Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business. DESCRIPTION:Billions of dollars are wasted each year on failed marketing and advertising campaigns and there are more ways to waste those dollars than ever before. Current economic conditions require us to spend wisely\, so what is a small business owner to do? Every Company Counts in conjunction with the Providence Postal Customer Council present an informative session delivered by direct marketing consultant Bob Salvas of Success Mail Inc. Bob will show how some older ideas with a few new twists just might be the answer to your marketing challenge in 2010. Workshop cost\: FREEhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7360/innovative-direct-marketing-strategies-grow-your-business
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100325T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100325T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7555/cyberattack-tool-u-s-policy URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7555/cyberattack-tool-u-s-policy SUMMARY:Cyberattack as a Tool of U.S. Policy DESCRIPTION:With recent revelations concerning cyberattacks on Google and other American companies\, the broader topic of cyberwarfare has gained greater public attention. Herbert Lin\, chief scientist of the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board\, National Research Council\, and editor of a 2009 report by the National Academies of Science\, Technology\, Policy\, Law and Ethics Regarding US Acquisition and Use of Cyberattack Capabilities\, will discuss current issues\, including offensive aspects of cybersecurity.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7555/cyberattack-tool-u-s-policy
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100325T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100325T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7468/licensing-intellectual-property URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7468/licensing-intellectual-property SUMMARY:Licensing Intellectual Property DESCRIPTION:Intellectual property (patents\, copyrights\, trade secrets\, trademarks\, trade dress and designs) can be the foundation upon which companies are built and the basis for commercial success in the 21stcentury marketplace. Licensing intellectual property from others can jump-start a new company and has benefits for both the seller and the buyer. What happens\, for example\, when a company is founded on technology it licenses from a university or other research institution? Likewise\, what benefits does an institution (or commercial company) derive when it licenses out its technology? Find out in this Forum\, as our panel of experts tells us stories of license agreements that put both seller and buyer on the road to prosperity.Pre-registration required.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7468/licensing-intellectual-property
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100326T150000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100326T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7394/ri-cie-office-hours-program URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7394/ri-cie-office-hours-program SUMMARY:RI-CIE Office Hours Program DESCRIPTION:RI-CIE Office Hours will provide an accessible\, informal opportunity for RI-based entrepreneurs to get advice and guidance on issues related to starting and/or running a new venture. This program is ideally suited for faculty\, students and entrepreneurs in \\"knowledge-economy\\" fields such as life sciences\, technology\, design\, engineering and the environment.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7394/ri-cie-office-hours-program
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100330T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100330T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7609/glance-horizon-5-websolutions-will-change-your-life URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7609/glance-horizon-5-websolutions-will-change-your-life SUMMARY:A Glance at the Horizon\: 5 Websolutions that will change your life! DESCRIPTION:Nearly twenty years after the birth of the World Wide Web\, the ubiquitous resource inaugurated by hypertext is about to move into hyperdrive. In this informative short talk\, web developer Mark Gordon looks at five revolutionary movements within the wired world\, including the Semantic Web\, the “Internet of things\,” mobile web\, Internet television and rich Internet applications (RIA) for everyday users.http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7609/glance-horizon-5-websolutions-will-change-your-life
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100331T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100331T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7648/micro-business-roundtable URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7648/micro-business-roundtable SUMMARY:Micro Business Roundtable DESCRIPTION: Out of an abundance of caution relating to the current weather conditions and predicted historic flooding throughout Rhode Island\, this event has been cancelled. If you have any questions or would like to register for next month'\;s roundtable\, please contact Sherri Lynn Carrera at 278-9174 or scarrera@riedc.com.The purpose is to provide a confidential board of peer advisors with the objective of supporting business owners and managers of micro businesses. The ultimate purpose is to ensure business success by providing timely help and advice to meet the challenges of managing/owning a business in the State of Rhode Island.The ECC Micro Business Roundtable wants to engage the small business community around the state in a continuing dialogue to identify opportunities and actions to make Rhode Island the most small-business-friendly state it can be. Speak with other business owners and discuss your day-to-day successes and issues on a monthly basis. Event is free\, registration is requiredhttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7648/micro-business-roundtable
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T164747Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100331T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100331T193000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7361/how-use-facebook-and-twitter-market-your-small-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7361/how-use-facebook-and-twitter-market-your-small-business SUMMARY:How to Use Facebook and Twitter to Market Your Small Business DESCRIPTION:Due to the current weather conditions\, this event has been cancelled. In this free two-hour workshop\, attendees will learn how to use the world’s most popular social networking site\, Facebook\, and micro-blogging tool\, Twitter\, to carry out an effective marketing strategy for their small business. The workshop will be conducted in three parts\: The first part will explain why content\, not technology\, is the key to building connections and driving sales and how to develop a winning content strategy. The second part will cover the business uses of Facebook\, including the development of a “Fan” page for an organization and promoting it. The third part will provide an overview of Twitter-for-business uses\, how to set up third party Twitter management applications such as TweetDeck and provide examples of best practices.Prerequisite\: This is an intermediate-advanced level workshop\, which will move at a steady pace. In order to get the most out of this workshop\, attendees should have at the minimum a personal Facebook account and a Twitter account (both are free) and be familiar with the basic uses of each platform. During the workshop\, attendees will be accessing their accounts via a computer terminal\, which will be provided for a limited number of attendees\, or a personal laptop\, should they choose to bring their own computer.What will be covered\:Overview• Why content is more important than the medium• How to develop a content strategyFacebook• The difference between Facebook Profiles\, Pages and Groups and when to use them• How to set up a Page• How to communicate with Fans• Evaluate a business Page using Facebook Insights• Case studiesTwitter• Overview of Twitter uses• Common pitfalls to avoid• How to discover jobs\, contracts\, employees• Best practices for CEOs\, business owners• How to use TweetDeck• Searching Twitter for opportunitieshttp\://rinexus.com/calendar/7361/how-use-facebook-and-twitter-market-your-small-business
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