BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rhode Island Nexus PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100106T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100106T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6930/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6930/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesday's - Branding DESCRIPTION:Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a NO COST hour long website design\, internet marketing and branding strategy session for your business.  In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\:Areas of discussion can include\, but are not limited to\:Evaluate your current website needsSetting goals for your company websiteHow to market your website at low or no costHow to create a brand for your company and keep it consistent with your website and other marketing materials

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6930/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100106T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100106T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6902/dc401/as220-labs-make-and-break URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6902/dc401/as220-labs-make-and-break SUMMARY:DC401/AS220 Labs Make and Break DESCRIPTION:For January\, we'\;re going to do a combined DC401/AS220 Labs Make and Break night. We'\;ll have five each of the Adafruit SIM readers\, Minty Boost and TV-B-Gone kits. Cost for the kits with be $20 each. Assistance with soldering and general advise is free\, as always.Email ducksauz [at] dc401 [dot] org to reserve a kit. Or take your chances and come on the night of and see what'\;s available. Also\, if you'\;ve got a small kit sitting around that you'\;ve been meaning to build\, bring it down and we'\;ll help you through it.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6902/dc401/as220-labs-make-and-break

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100108T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100108T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6832/social-media-101 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6832/social-media-101 SUMMARY:Social Media 101 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/6832/social-media-101

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100109T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100109T140000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6944/linux-ri-january-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6944/linux-ri-january-meeting SUMMARY:Linux RI January Meeting DESCRIPTION:www.linuxri.org for more information

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6944/linux-ri-january-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100109T113000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100109T163000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6257/first-lego-league-rhode-island-championship-tournament URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6257/first-lego-league-rhode-island-championship-tournament SUMMARY:FIRST LEGO League Rhode Island Championship Tournament DESCRIPTION:Teams from across the state compete with robots make out of LEGO kits. The culmination of an exciting season of LEGO Robotics! Each member of the winning team receives a $5000 renewable scholarship to Roger Williams University.ADMISSION\: Free and open to the public

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6257/first-lego-league-rhode-island-championship-tournament

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100112T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100112T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6844/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6844/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/6844/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100112T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100112T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6931/technology-tuesdays URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6931/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 required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6931/technology-tuesdays

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100113T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100113T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6932/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6932/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesday's - Social Media DESCRIPTION:Meet one-on-one with Kirsten DiChiappari of The ChatHer Group for a NO COST hour long social media strategy session for your business.   In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\:Determining Where Your Clients Are Meeting and Connecting OnlineChoosing the Right Path to Build Your FanbaseLearning to Engage Your Audience and Drive TrafficMeasuring Success or Making Changes on the FlyPre-registration required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6932/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100113T202000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100113T222000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6677/pecha-kucha-night-volume-10 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6677/pecha-kucha-night-volume-10 SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha Night\: Volume 10 DESCRIPTION:Location TBA Announcing the 10th Pecha Kucha night in Providence! And the first PK night of 2010. The theme is in the process of being decided by Ms. Shae Ramirez.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 256 cities worldwide\, and it landed in Providence this past March.***Doors open at 19\:20\, presentations start at 20\:20\, and shmoozing goes down throughout.***OH AND IF YOU'\;D LIKE TO PRESENT\, DEFINITELY GET IN TOUCH\: misstephanie.gerson@gmail.com.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6677/pecha-kucha-night-volume-10

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100114T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100114T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6920/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-january-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6920/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-january-meetup SUMMARY:Providence Web Development Lunch Hour January Meetup DESCRIPTION:Please join us for freeform discussion of all things web.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6920/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-january-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100114T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100114T183000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6409/2010-ri-business-plan-competition-how-develop-financial-projections URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6409/2010-ri-business-plan-competition-how-develop-financial-projections SUMMARY:2010 RI Business Plan Competition\: How to Develop Financial Projections DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be led by Larry Davidson\, principal of Kahn\, Litwin\, Renza & Co.\, Ltd. and a CPA with more than 35 years of experience in public accounting\, including extensive experience serving clients in venture capital and private equity. He will take participants through the nuts and bolts of developing financial projections -- one of the most challenging elements to develop for any business plan.Free and open to the public\, but pre-registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6409/2010-ri-business-plan-competition-how-develop-financial-projections

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100114T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100114T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6937/nettech-2-0-virtualization URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6937/nettech-2-0-virtualization SUMMARY:NetTech 2.0 - Virtualization DESCRIPTION:In this Virtualization session\, we will take a look at the many new virtualization features that are built into Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.  We will have a quick look at compatibility provided by the virtualization platform of Windows Virtual PC and XP Mode.  We will take a look at Boot to VHD\, which is a way to have a multi-boot environment setup so you can dual boot to Windows 7 by adding a VHD to your system and installing Windows on that very nice and neat VHD package. We will also take a sneak peak at the Server 2008 R2 virtualization stack changes. These changes include a new Hyper-V role\, Remote Desktop Services (RDS \; formerly TS) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).Cost\:Members $5.00 Non-members $15.00

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6937/nettech-2-0-virtualization

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100120T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100120T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6933/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6933/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesday's - Branding DESCRIPTION:Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a NO COST hour long website design\, internet marketing and branding strategy session for your business.  In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\:Areas of discussion can include\, but are not limited to\:Evaluate your current website needsSetting goals for your company websiteHow to market your website at low or no costHow to create a brand for your company and keep it consistent with your website and other marketing materialsPre-registration required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6933/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100120T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100120T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6934/websites-101 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6934/websites-101 SUMMARY:Websites 101 DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to get your business online but don’t know where to start? This seminar explores the in’s and out’s of developing your first website.After this seminar you will better understand how to\:Register your first domain namePlan and set goals for your websiteKeep your brand consistent with a well designed sitePromote your websiteAnalyze website trafficThis seminar is for anyone interested in starting a new business or taking their existing business online for the first time.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6934/websites-101

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100120T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100120T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6654/providence-geeks-dinner-january URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6654/providence-geeks-dinner-january SUMMARY:Providence Geeks Dinner- January 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/6654/providence-geeks-dinner-january

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100120T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100120T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6943/southern-new-england-network-users-group-january-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6943/southern-new-england-network-users-group-january-meeting SUMMARY:Southern New England Network Users Group January Meeting DESCRIPTION:Susan Bradley\, www.sbsdiva.com \, will present SBS 2008

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6943/southern-new-england-network-users-group-january-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100121T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100121T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6682/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6682/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/6682/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100121T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100121T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6996/internet-marketing-riverside-branch-library URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6996/internet-marketing-riverside-branch-library SUMMARY:Internet Marketing @ Riverside Branch Library DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to increase your website traffic? This seminar explores how search engines work and how to gain better visibility. You will learn about both free and paid ways to have your site noticed. Also learn how rankings are established\, how Google search works\, how pay per click advertising campaigns are setup and how to track your results. This seminar is for anyone interested in a low cost way to promote their website or transition a traditional marketing budget to the Internet. The presenter\, Gil Lantini\, is the President of Focus Business Solutions\, a design and marketing firm. Gil started Focus after graduating from Bryant College in 1998 and has been a leader in website design and Internet marketing strategies for the past 12 years. With clients both large and small in a wide range of industries\, Gil is able to help any businesses launch and maintain a successful online campaign. This program is free and open to the public.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6996/internet-marketing-riverside-branch-library

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100122T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100122T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6941/owning-business-right-you-pre-venture-clinic URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6941/owning-business-right-you-pre-venture-clinic SUMMARY:Is owning a business right for you? Pre-Venture Clinic DESCRIPTION:This clinic is designed for individuals who are thinking about owning a business and need assistance with the procedures and government regulations involved in starting a business. This three-hour seminar will provide participants with an understanding of the commitment\, risks and rewards\, advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship. Topics include the feasibility of your business idea\, legal requirements/structure\, management and risk assessments\, general business planning and much more! Also learn about resources available to you from the Small Business Development Center. You will leave this session with tools\, worksheets\, and tips to get started. This clinic is appropriate for those individuals who are not yet in business and are interested in general information. Pre-Registration is required.Fee\: $ 45.00

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6941/owning-business-right-you-pre-venture-clinic

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100122T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100122T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6938/20-10-reflect-respond-revolutionize-design URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6938/20-10-reflect-respond-revolutionize-design SUMMARY:20|10 reflect|respond|revolutionize | DESIGN DESCRIPTION:Out with the old\, in with the new… decade! Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the state of design? This FREE event welcomes all in the various creative industries in and around Providence to take a moment of reflection or prediction\, celebration or revolution. 20 local creatives will be speaking their minds for 60 seconds each\, immediately followed by a special 10-minute keynote. Visit ri.aiga.org for an updated list prior to the evening revelry.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6938/20-10-reflect-respond-revolutionize-design

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100126T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100126T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6845/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6845/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/6845/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100126T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100126T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6940/intl-trade-seminar-session-one-leveraging-your-website-international-sales URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6940/intl-trade-seminar-session-one-leveraging-your-website-international-sales SUMMARY:Int'l Trade Seminar\, Session One\: Leveraging Your Website for International Sales DESCRIPTION:Offered by the Rhode Island Economic Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) in collaboration with the Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) at Johnson & Wales University.It is imperative for a small business to have a website strategy to market their products and services these days\, especially when selling to overseas markets.This seminar will focus on Web 2.0 and Google Tools for Small Businesses\, Search Engine Optimization Strategies\, and Localization vs. Internationalization of Website Content\, International Online Payments Options and Internet Fraud.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6940/intl-trade-seminar-session-one-leveraging-your-website-international-sales

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100126T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100126T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6935/technology-tuesdays URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6935/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 required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6935/technology-tuesdays

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100126T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100126T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6942/getting-your-business-running-start-clinic URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6942/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 generous packet of information pertaining to the workshop is provided. Pre-Registration is required. Fee\: $ 65.00

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6942/getting-your-business-running-start-clinic

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100127T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100127T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6936/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6936/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesday's - Social Media DESCRIPTION: Meet one-on-one with Kirsten DiChiappari of The ChatHer Group for a NO COST hour long social media strategy session for your business.   In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\: Determining Where Your Clients Are Meeting and Connecting OnlineChoosing the Right Path to Build Your FanbaseLearning to Engage Your Audience and Drive TrafficMeasuring Success or Making Changes on the Fly Pre-registration required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6936/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100128T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100128T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6811/communicating-investors URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6811/communicating-investors SUMMARY:Communicating with Investors DESCRIPTION:$15 BFE Members$25 Non-MembersStudents/Sponsors FreeWhen it comes to pitching your company to investors\, preparation is everything.  There are key elements that they'\;ll want to hear from you...and many that they won'\;t.  In this Forum\, we'\;ll discuss what these elements are and outline the ways angel investors and VCs differ in their expectations.  In the end\, their decision to fund you hinges on one simple question\: Will your idea make lots of money for all of us?

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6811/communicating-investors

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100129T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100129T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7179/met-center-entrepreneurship-business-plan-competition URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7179/met-center-entrepreneurship-business-plan-competition SUMMARY:The Met Center for Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition DESCRIPTION: The Met Center for Entrepreneurship will present the Business Plan Competition on from 10am to 12noon at The Met’s Public Street campus in the Media & Arts Center. “The Met’s real-world learning model ignites students’ passion\, learning and success\, setting them on a course of lifelong learning and pathways to satisfying careers”\, said Dennis Littky\, co-founder and co-director of The Met and Big Picture Learning. “We connect our students to entrepreneurs\, and through E360 they develop the tools they need to be innovators and entrepreneurs in the 21st century.”

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7179/met-center-entrepreneurship-business-plan-competition

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100202T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100202T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7003/webinar-using-oracle-11g-sql-results-cache URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7003/webinar-using-oracle-11g-sql-results-cache SUMMARY:Webinar\: Using the Oracle 11g SQL Results Cache DESCRIPTION:OnlineLearn how to configure and use the Oracle Database 11g SQL Results Cache in this webinar. Dave will teach the fundamentals of the cache\, then demonstrate how to configure\, use\, monitor and do performance testing using the results cache.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7003/webinar-using-oracle-11g-sql-results-cache

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100203T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100203T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7099/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7099/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesday's - Branding DESCRIPTION: Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a NO COST hour long website design\, internet marketing and branding strategy session for your business.  In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\: Areas of discussion can include\, but are not limited to\: Evaluate your current website needsSetting goals for your company websiteHow to market your website at low or no costHow to create a brand for your company and keep it consistent with your website and other marketing materials

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7099/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100203T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100203T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7177/idsa-ri-professionals-night-2010-1 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7177/idsa-ri-professionals-night-2010-1 SUMMARY:IDSA RI Professionals' Night! 2010 | #1 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first IDSA | RI Professionals'\; Night of 2010! Professionals'\; Night is open to anybody and everybody - it'\;s a great way to show support for community\, see old friends\, meet new people\, and take a break mid-week.Bring your friends as we officially kick-off 2010!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7177/idsa-ri-professionals-night-2010-1

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100204T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100204T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7004/webinar-jquery-tabs-oracle-application-express URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7004/webinar-jquery-tabs-oracle-application-express SUMMARY:Webinar\: jQuery Tabs in Oracle Application Express DESCRIPTION:OnlineMany developers and organizations are looking for ways to take their Application Express (Apex) applications to the next level. On the client side\, one of the best tools available for this purpose is jQuery and jQuery UI. In this webinar\, we'\;ll show you how to how \\"install\\" jQuery into your Apex application. Afterward\, we'\;ll demonstrate how to use a jQuery UI widget called Tabs to improve upon a rather cluttered application page.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7004/webinar-jquery-tabs-oracle-application-express

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100209T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100209T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7183/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7183/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/7183/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100209T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100209T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7100/technology-tuesdays URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7100/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 required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7100/technology-tuesdays

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100210T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100210T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7101/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7101/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesday's - Social Media DESCRIPTION: Meet one-on-one with Kirsten DiChiappari of The ChatHer Group for a NO COST hour long social media strategy session for your business.   In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\: Determining Where Your Clients Are Meeting and Connecting OnlineChoosing the Right Path to Build Your FanbaseLearning to Engage Your Audience and Drive TrafficMeasuring Success or Making Changes on the Fly Pre-registration required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7101/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100210T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100210T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7173/business-basics-ten-steps-starting-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7173/business-basics-ten-steps-starting-business SUMMARY:Business Basics\: Ten Steps To Starting A Business DESCRIPTION:Ten Steps to Starting a Business is ideal for those in the early stages of starting a business\, or those thinking about owning a business. This one time\, two hour workshop will include topics like\: considering your legal structure\, choosing a name and identity\, obtaining an employer identification number\, licenses and permits\, insurance and much more. You will leave this session with an A to Z overview\, as well as the specific tools and tips that will help you get started quickly. Four 2-hour classes for $60. Partial scholarships available to those who qualify. Contact the Program Manager in your city to determine scholarship eligibility. Registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7173/business-basics-ten-steps-starting-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100211T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100211T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7097/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-february-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7097/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-february-meetup SUMMARY:Providence Web Development Lunch Hour February Meetup DESCRIPTION:Please join us for freeform discussion of all things web.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7097/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-february-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100211T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100211T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7098/nettech-2-0-networking-installment URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7098/nettech-2-0-networking-installment SUMMARY:NetTech 2.0 - the Networking Installment DESCRIPTION:NetTech was launched in April of 2009 to promote the networking\, knowledge\, leadership and connections needed to be successful in today'\;s IT industry. It was - and still is - particularly targeted towards the \\"techie\\" - the IT engineers\, support engineers\, help desk\, designers\, programmers and developers. If this is YOU - and  it might be if you still can'\;t put down the DJ Hero you got for Christmas (we can'\;t either!) - then take a night out to join us at the upcoming NetTech 2.0 event. Come network\, find your niche with your industry peers\,  talk tech or DJ Hero and make the connections that will help advance your career. Cost\:  Members $5.00         Non-members $15.00

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7098/nettech-2-0-networking-installment

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100213T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100213T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7297/introduction-laser-cutter URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7297/introduction-laser-cutter SUMMARY:Introduction to the Laser Cutter DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use this tool to cut or etch wood\, plastics\, papers or textiles! From 10am to 1pm we will cover the basics of using the laser cutter safely\, techniques for working with different materials\, and the software tools for preparing work for the cutter. This is a hands-on workshop\; bring a project if you like!We have an Epilog 35 watt laser cutter. The work area is 24\\" x 12\\"\, and it can hold items up to 8\\" tall. We also have a cylindrical attachment that allows you to etch cylinders such as glassware. The laser can cut\: Wood\, plastic\, acrylic\, delrin\, cloth\, leather\, matte board\, melamine\, paper\, mylar\, pressboard\, rubber\, wood veneer\, fiberglass\, cork\, corian. The laser can etch\: Glass\, coated metals\, ceramic\, marble\, anodized aluminum\, stainless steel\, painted metals\, tiles\, wood\, plastic\, acrylic\, delrin\, cloth\, leather\, matte board\, melamine\, paper\, mylar\, pressboard\, rubber\, wood veneer\, fiberglass\, cork\, corian.Cost\: $65

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7297/introduction-laser-cutter

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100213T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100213T140000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7178/linuxri-february-2010-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7178/linuxri-february-2010-meeting SUMMARY:LinuxRI February 2010 Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month'\;s topic will be on The Kernel

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7178/linuxri-february-2010-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100216T202000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100216T222000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7169/pecha-kucha-night-volume-11 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7169/pecha-kucha-night-volume-11 SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha Night\: Volume 11 DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 11th Pecha Kucha night in Providence! The theme is\: in the process of hatching. 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 268 cities worldwide\, and it landed in Providence this past March.Doors open at 19\:20\, presentations start at 20\:20\, and shmoozing goes down throughout.***Note that the venue is in the process of being determined\, so please make suggestions! Especially if your tush got sore sitting on the floor in January at Bravo.***

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7169/pecha-kucha-night-volume-11

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100217T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100217T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7170/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7170/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesday's - Branding DESCRIPTION: Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a NO COST hour long website design\, internet marketing and branding strategy session for your business.  In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\: Areas of discussion can include\, but are not limited to\: Evaluate your current website needsSetting goals for your company websiteHow to market your website at low or no costHow to create a brand for your company and keep it consistent with your website and other marketing materials Pre-registration required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7170/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100217T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100217T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6780/providence-geeks-dinner-february URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6780/providence-geeks-dinner-february SUMMARY:Providence Geeks Dinner- February 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/6780/providence-geeks-dinner-february

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100217T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100217T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7168/southern-new-england-network-users-group-february-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7168/southern-new-england-network-users-group-february-meeting SUMMARY:Southern New England Network Users Group February Meeting DESCRIPTION:Paul Asadoorian \\"Embedded Device Hacking And My Plot To Take Over The World\\"

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7168/southern-new-england-network-users-group-february-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100218T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100218T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6683/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6683/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/6683/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100219T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100219T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7174/owning-business-right-you-pre-venture-clinic URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7174/owning-business-right-you-pre-venture-clinic SUMMARY:Is Owning a Business Right for You? Pre-Venture Clinic DESCRIPTION:This clinic is designed for individuals who are thinking about owning a business and need assistance with the procedures and government regulations involved in starting a business. This three-hour seminar will provide participants with an understanding of the commitment\, risks and rewards\, advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship. Topics include the feasibility of your business idea\, legal requirements/structure\, management and risk assessments\, general business planning and much more! Also learn about resources available to you from the Small Business Development Center. You will leave this session with tools\, worksheets\, and tips to get started. This clinic is appropriate for those individuals who are not yet in business and are interested in general information. Pre-Registration is required.Fee\: $45

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7174/owning-business-right-you-pre-venture-clinic

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100222T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100222T163000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6950/leadership-challenge-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6950/leadership-challenge-workshop SUMMARY:The Leadership Challenge Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Leadership Challenge Workshop is designed for everyone who wants to be a leader\, from frontline managers and  executives\, to those who wish to attain more from their jobs. Properly trained leaders not only perform better on the job\, they also make those around them more productive\, responsible\, loyal\, and motivated. This training series is structured into five distinct levels that are presented over a two-day period by a certified Leadership Challenge® facilitator.Cost\:  $250 Members          $350 Non-Members          Includes workshop books and supplies and           breakfast\, lunch and snacks for both days

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6950/leadership-challenge-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100223T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100223T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7184/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7184/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/7184/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100223T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100223T163000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6951/leadership-challenge-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6951/leadership-challenge-workshop SUMMARY:The Leadership Challenge Workshop DESCRIPTION: The Leadership Challenge Workshop is designed for everyone who wants to be a leader\, from frontline managers and  executives\, to those who wish to attain more from their jobs. Properly trained leaders not only perform better on the job\, they also make those around them more productive\, responsible\, loyal\, and motivated. This training series is structured into five distinct levels that are presented over a two-day period by a certified Leadership Challenge® facilitator. Cost\:  $250 Members          $350 Non-Members          Includes workshop books and supplies and           breakfast\, lunch and snacks for both days

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6951/leadership-challenge-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100223T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100223T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7175/getting-your-business-running-start-clinic URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7175/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 generous packet of information pertaining to the workshop is provided. Pre-Registration is required.Fee\: $65

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7175/getting-your-business-running-start-clinic

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100224T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100224T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7397/international-trade-seminar-negotiating-and-structuring-international URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7397/international-trade-seminar-negotiating-and-structuring-international SUMMARY:International Trade Seminar\: Negotiating and Structuring International DESCRIPTION:This seminar will provide guidance for negotiating and structuring contracts with overseas partners\, ensuring that the best interests of the exporter are protected. This program will include real-world examples and best practices from one of the region’s leading exporters – New Balance Athletic Shoe\, Inc. and legal do'\;s and don'\;ts from an experienced international contracts attorney.Specific issues to be discussed\: - Achieving a win-win agreement and relationship with your overseas partners- Using exclusivity as a motivational tool- Protecting yourself against underperforming partners- Getting buy-in from exporter top management and overseas partners- Setting sales and performance requirements - Understanding legal issues and dispute resolutionFee\: $50Speaker(s)\: - Ekene Ofodile\, International Sales Operations Manager New Balance Athletic Shoe\, Inc. & Neal White\, Senior Partner\, McDermott Will & Emery\, a premier international law firmCo-Sponsor(s)\: RI Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) & John H. Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7397/international-trade-seminar-negotiating-and-structuring-international

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100224T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100224T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7271/international-trade-seminar-session-2-only-negotiating-and-structuring-international URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7271/international-trade-seminar-session-2-only-negotiating-and-structuring-international SUMMARY:International Trade Seminar - Session 2 only\: Negotiating and Structuring International DESCRIPTION:Many exporters rely heavily on partners\, such as distributors or agents\, to generate sales in overseas markets. For exporters\, effectively negotiating and structuring contracts with these partners is critical for achieving profits and growth while minimizing confusion\, disputes and poor performance in overseas markets.This seminar will provide guidance for negotiating and structuring contracts with overseas partners\, ensuring that the best interests of the exporter are protected. This program will include real-world examples and best practices from one of the region’s leading exporters – New Balance Athletic Shoe\, Inc. and legal do'\;s and don'\;ts from an experienced international contracts attorney.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7271/international-trade-seminar-session-2-only-negotiating-and-structuring-international

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100224T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100224T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7171/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7171/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesday's - Social Media DESCRIPTION: Meet one-on-one with Kirsten DiChiappari of The ChatHer Group for a NO COST hour long social media strategy session for your business.   In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\: Determining Where Your Clients Are Meeting and Connecting OnlineChoosing the Right Path to Build Your FanbaseLearning to Engage Your Audience and Drive TrafficMeasuring Success or Making Changes on the Fly Pre-registration required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7171/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100224T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100224T183000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7294/2010-ri-biz-plan-competition-how-write-business-plan URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7294/2010-ri-biz-plan-competition-how-write-business-plan SUMMARY:2010 RI Biz Plan Competition\: How to Write a Business Plan DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored with the Brown Forum for Enterprise\, this workshop will provide a hands-on overview of what goes into a well-written business plan that will get read by investors and other people that you need to reach. It will be led by Jack Derby\, president of Derby Management Consultants in Boston\, one of New England'\;s foremost business development experts. Knowledgeable in strategy\, sales\, marketing\, customer satisfaction\, manufacturing\, technology\, and finance\, Jack has helped launch and grow a significant number of companies.Free and open to the public\, but pre-registration is required. The event will be held at One Davol Square\, Providence\, off Point Street. Click here for directions and a map.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7294/2010-ri-biz-plan-competition-how-write-business-plan

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100224T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100224T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7403/rhode-island-visual-effects-group URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7403/rhode-island-visual-effects-group SUMMARY:Rhode Island Visual Effects Group DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions\, works-in-progress\, and any cool bits of visual effects knowledge to share. Last month’s exploration of After Effects was fun and productive! Thanks to Dennis Hlynsky for coming by and sharing some high level smoke-simulation techniques.Matt Paquin will be moderating as usual. After last month'\;s reaction to his Photoshop paintings\, Matt will be focusing more on that\, as well as some cool new photo merging tricks for matte paintings.  

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7403/rhode-island-visual-effects-group

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100226T150000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100226T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7392/ri-cie-office-hours-program URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7392/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/7392/ri-cie-office-hours-program

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100227T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100227T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7298/introduction-laser-cutter URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7298/introduction-laser-cutter SUMMARY:Introduction to the Laser Cutter DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use this tool to cut or etch wood\, plastics\, papers or textiles! From 7pm to 10pm we will cover the basics of using the laser cutter safely\, techniques for working with different materials\, and the software tools for preparing work for the cutter. This is a hands-on workshop\; bring a project if you like!We have an Epilog 35 watt laser cutter. The work area is 24\\" x 12\\"\, and it can hold items up to 8\\" tall. We also have a cylindrical attachment that allows you to etch cylinders such as glassware. The laser can cut\: Wood\, plastic\, acrylic\, delrin\, cloth\, leather\, matte board\, melamine\, paper\, mylar\, pressboard\, rubber\, wood veneer\, fiberglass\, cork\, corian. The laser can etch\: Glass\, coated metals\, ceramic\, marble\, anodized aluminum\, stainless steel\, painted metals\, tiles\, wood\, plastic\, acrylic\, delrin\, cloth\, leather\, matte board\, melamine\, paper\, mylar\, pressboard\, rubber\, wood veneer\, fiberglass\, cork\, corian.Cost\: $65

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7298/introduction-laser-cutter

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100301T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100301T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7372/narayana-murthy-ogden-lecture-global-economics URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7372/narayana-murthy-ogden-lecture-global-economics SUMMARY:Narayana Murthy's Ogden Lecture on Global Economics DESCRIPTION:Global business leader N.R. Narayana Murthy\, considered to be one of the fathers of India’s information technology revolution\, will deliver a Stephen A. Ogden Jr. ’60 Memorial Lecture on International Affairs. His lecture\, titled “Global Economic Future and the Role of Indian IT\,” is free and open to the public. Murthy will discuss India’s national strides\, its powerful new international position\, and the role technology has played.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7372/narayana-murthy-ogden-lecture-global-economics

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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\: FREE

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7350/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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\: $95

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7295/ea-101-electronics-artists

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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.org 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7396/israel-technology-day

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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.edu

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6772/ocean-state-robotics-first-tech-challenge

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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\: FREE

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7351/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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 required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7436/technology-tuesdays

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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\: $95

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7296/ea-101-electronics-artists

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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\: FREE

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7352/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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 Marketing

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7401/financing-start-and-grow-your-small-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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\: FREE

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7357/business-communication-mission-statements-vision-statement-and-more

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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\: FREE

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7353/how-write-business-plan-workshop-series

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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 required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7437/technology-tuesdays

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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\: FREE

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7358/we-mean-business-internet-marketing-101

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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\: FREE

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7360/innovative-direct-marketing-strategies-grow-your-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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:20120209T173704Z 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 required 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7648/micro-business-roundtable

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z 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 opportunities

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7361/how-use-facebook-and-twitter-market-your-small-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100405T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100405T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6412/deadline-apply-2010-ri-business-plan-competition URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6412/deadline-apply-2010-ri-business-plan-competition SUMMARY:Deadline to apply for 2010 RI Business Plan Competition DESCRIPTION:Applications to the Rhode Island Business Plan Competition must be submitted online and may be submitted at any time\, but no later than by 5 p.m. Eastern time on April 5\, 2010.Six applicants in each track\, based on their completed application\, will be chosen as semi-finalists and invited to submit complete business plans. They will be notified by April 12\, 2010\, and will be invited to submit 12 hard copies of their plans by 12 noon Eastern time on April 20\, 2010.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6412/deadline-apply-2010-ri-business-plan-competition

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100406T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100406T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7461/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7461/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/7461/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100406T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100406T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7610/meet-new-director-ri-edc URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7610/meet-new-director-ri-edc SUMMARY:Meet the New Director of RI EDC DESCRIPTION:Mr. Stokes will discuss his strategy to create jobs\, help RI companies expand and develop their workforce\, and identify opportunities to bring new companies into our state. After Mr. Stokes presentation a question and answer time will be given so he can hear from our businesses and government officials.Registration required - $20 per person. Please sign up soon\, as seats are filling up fast.A Breakfast will be served consisting of fresh fruit\, assorted quiches\, danish and muffins\, orange juice\, cranberry juice\, tea and coffee.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7610/meet-new-director-ri-edc

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100406T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100406T150000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7737/disaster-unemployment-insurance-procedure-sessions URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7737/disaster-unemployment-insurance-procedure-sessions SUMMARY:Disaster Unemployment Insurance Procedure Sessions DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation will present emergency response sessions to provide information on Disaster Unemployment Insurance Procedures and options for financial assistance for impacted business owners.9am-11am SessionCranston Chamber of Commerce505 Atwood Avenue (next to Shark'\;s Bar and Grille)Cranston\, RICall (401) 462-8724 to reserve a seat. 1pm-3pm SessionNorth Central Chamber of CommerceJohnston Housing Authority Aime J. Forand Housing for the Elderly  8 Forand CircleJohnston\, RICall (401)462-8724 to reserve a seat.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7737/disaster-unemployment-insurance-procedure-sessions

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100406T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100406T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7614/technology-tuesdays URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7614/technology-tuesdays SUMMARY:Technology Tuesdays 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 required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7614/technology-tuesdays

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100407T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100407T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7661/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7661/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesday's - Social Media DESCRIPTION:Meet one-on-one with Kirsten DiChiappari of The ChatHer Group for a NO COST hour long social media strategy session for your business.   In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\:Determining Where Your Clients Are Meeting and Connecting OnlineChoosing the Right Path to Build Your FanbaseLearning to Engage Your Audience and Drive TrafficMeasuring Success or Making Changes on the Fly This event is free\, registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7661/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100407T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100407T150000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7738/disaster-unemployment-insurance-procedure-sessions URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7738/disaster-unemployment-insurance-procedure-sessions SUMMARY:Disaster Unemployment Insurance Procedure Sessions DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation will present emergency response sessions to provide information on Disaster Unemployment Insurance Procedures and options for financial assistance for impacted business owners. 10am-12pm SessionEast Providence Library41 Grove Avenue\, East Providence\, RICall East Providence Chamber at 401-438-121 to reserve a seat. 1pm-3pm SessionEast Bay chamber of Commerce16 Cutler Street-Suite 102Warren\, RI 02885 Call 401-245-0750  to reserve a seat.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7738/disaster-unemployment-insurance-procedure-sessions

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100407T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100407T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7621/dc401-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7621/dc401-meeting SUMMARY:DC401 Meeting DESCRIPTION:DC401 is the local Defcon Group for Rhode Island. DC401 is a gathering for folks interested in the alternate applications of modern technology\, referred to properly as '\;hacking'\;. DC401 is not intended to compete with any other computer group\, such as Providence Geeks\, 2600 or Linux User Groups\, but rather to provide yet another gathering place for the discussion of technology and security topics. DC401 meetings are open to anyone\, regardless of their skill\, age\, job\, gender\, etc. DC401 is here to help you learn new things\, meet new people\, mentor others in areas you may be strong in\, and provide some cohesion within the hacker culture and it'\;s members. For more information\, visit http\://dc401.org or email dcg401@gmail.com.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7621/dc401-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100407T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100407T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7620/social-media-facebook-twitter URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7620/social-media-facebook-twitter SUMMARY:Social Media\: Facebook & Twitter DESCRIPTION:More than 350 million people are on Facebook right now. In 2009\, Dell attributed $1 million in sales directly to their Twitter account. Once you decide to enter into these social networks to promote your business or brand\, make sure to get it right. Come prepared to go live and set yourself up on Facebook or improve your already established Fan Page. Look to Twitter to drive traffic to your products and services - maximize your productivity in just one night!Fee\: $25.00

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7620/social-media-facebook-twitter

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100407T192000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100407T222000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7567/pecha-kucha-night-volume-13 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7567/pecha-kucha-night-volume-13 SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha Night\: Volume 13 DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 13th Pecha Kucha night in Providence!  The theme is\: Truth or Dare.  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 almost 300 cities worldwide\, and landed in Providence last March. 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7567/pecha-kucha-night-volume-13

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100408T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100408T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7612/web-development-lunch-hour-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7612/web-development-lunch-hour-meetup SUMMARY:Web Development Lunch Hour 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/7612/web-development-lunch-hour-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100408T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100408T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7765/flood-information-session-businesses URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7765/flood-information-session-businesses SUMMARY:Flood Information Session for Businesses DESCRIPTION:At 4 p.m.\, there will be a short informational presentation about available assistance. Following that\, representatives from FEMA\, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\, the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce\, the city'\;s Department of Tourism\, Culture and Development\, the state Department of Labor and Training\, the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation and other municipal departments will be available to answer questions.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7765/flood-information-session-businesses

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100409T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100409T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7770/internet-law-expert-lessig-campaign-reform-digital-age URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7770/internet-law-expert-lessig-campaign-reform-digital-age SUMMARY:Internet Law Expert\, Lessig on Campaign Reform in the Digital Age DESCRIPTION:Professor Lessig will discuss the need for citizen-owned elections in the wake of the Supreme Court'\;s recent decision in Citizens United v. FEC. He is a founder of Change Congress\, a non-partisan organization fighting reduce the influence of money in politics\, and a leading thinker on technology and internet policy. He has been featured on The Colbert Report and The West Wing.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7770/internet-law-expert-lessig-campaign-reform-digital-age

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100413T073000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100413T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7639/adobe-cs5-revealed-grow-your-brand URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7639/adobe-cs5-revealed-grow-your-brand SUMMARY:ADOBE CS5 Revealed! + Grow Your Brand DESCRIPTION:Terry White\, Worldwide Design Evangelist from Adobe Systems will be here to give us a first hand look at Adobe Creative Suite 5. We'\;ll be one of the first audiences to see this presentation LIVE!Stay as long as you like during the two hours of demonstrations and insights.Then if you choose to stick around for a more hands-on workshop and conversation with a great AIGA friend from LA – Pash – about growing your own brand\, we'\;d love to have you at the modified registration rates now posted.Move beyond thinking about your brand just from an aesthetic point of view and understand how clients really evaluate design firms large and small. Pash\, our presenter\, is a design strategist\, author\, and educator with nearly 20 years of experience in the field of design.  \;

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7639/adobe-cs5-revealed-grow-your-brand

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100414T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100414T090000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7611/power-hour-windows-7-find-out-what-buzz-all-about URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7611/power-hour-windows-7-find-out-what-buzz-all-about SUMMARY:Power Hour \\"Windows 7\: Find Out What the Buzz is all About\\" DESCRIPTION:Join Eric Shorr\, president of PC Troubleshooters\, Inc. for a firsthand look and find out how Windows 7 can help your business work the way you want. Share files and devices easily\, stay productive anywhere and protect your data so you can spend more time helping your business grow. Pre-registration is required. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center. Visit www.providencechamber.com for more information or to register.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7611/power-hour-windows-7-find-out-what-buzz-all-about

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100414T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100414T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7613/we-mean-business-building-social-interactive-web-sites-how-and-now URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7613/we-mean-business-building-social-interactive-web-sites-how-and-now SUMMARY:WE MEAN BUSINESS\: Building social interactive web sites! HOW! AND NOW! DESCRIPTION:Web sites are not meant to be static brochures that collect dust! Today\, web sites are meant to be social interactive tools that enhance and “xpose” our brand. But what can we do to make our sites more interactive? How do we engage\, and interact with users without seeing them? In this workshop you will learn tips and tricks on how to make your virtual sales rep AKA your web site\, a social and interactive genius. This workshop is intermediate level\; participants should have web site\, or overlook online communication\, and be open to innovative methods to enhance their online user \\"xperience\\". The workshop will be lead by Juan Gomez\, Alejandro Tobon and Jeshua Zapata from XZITO.COM and all participants will receive a complimentary one-on-one web-site evaluation & feedback session!To register for this FREE workshop please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.                

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7613/we-mean-business-building-social-interactive-web-sites-how-and-now

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100414T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100414T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7659/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7659/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesday's - Branding DESCRIPTION:Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a NO COST hour long website design\, internet marketing and branding strategy session for your business.  In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\:Areas of discussion can include\, but are not limited to\:Evaluate your current website needsSetting goals for your company websiteHow to market your website at low or no costHow to create a brand for your company and keep it consistent with your website and other marketing materialsThis event is free\, registration is required .

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7659/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100414T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100414T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6797/providence-geeks-dinner-featuring-nabsys URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6797/providence-geeks-dinner-featuring-nabsys SUMMARY:Providence Geeks Dinner featuring NABsys DESCRIPTION: Nabsys President & CEO and Providence-native Barret Bready will give an overview of NABsys focusing on the impressive computer science and information technology that is enabling his company to make major breakthroughs in DNA sequencing. Please RSVP at Facebook! 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/6797/providence-geeks-dinner-featuring-nabsys

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100415T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100415T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7568/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7568/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/7568/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100415T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100415T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7616/do-customers-find-you-online-or-your-competition URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7616/do-customers-find-you-online-or-your-competition SUMMARY:Do Customers Find YOU Online or Your Competition? DESCRIPTION:Extensive Online Marketing Training SeminarPresented by Giovanni CaliseOnline Specialist\, The Providence Journal Company Week 1 Why Online and How to Understand itCurrent Buying ProcessHow is your Existing Media/Advertising Program Working?Two Types of Marketing – Directive and CreativeWeb 2.0 – The New InternetNEW RULES of MARKETING AND PR (start)Everything You Need to Know about Search Engine MarketingCreating an Effective Landing Page to Drive SalesGoogle Tools\: ADSENCE\, Google Alerts\, Maps.google.com – coupons\, AnalyticsYahoo is a Life EngineBehavior Targeting - Sell Audience vs SectionThe RIGHT Message\, to the RIGHT Person\, at the RIGHT TimeHow can YOUR Business Reach 8/10 peopleDisplay Marketing – What do You Need To KnowHow Rich Media can Triple Your ResultsThis workshop is free\, registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7616/do-customers-find-you-online-or-your-competition

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100415T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100415T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7619/legal-issues-it URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7619/legal-issues-it SUMMARY:Legal Issues in IT DESCRIPTION:Roger will be speaking about Legal Issues in IT\, including those associated with the rise of cloud computing. Duffy & Sweeney has implemented a system for the cloud and Roger will share insight and advice on security and protection. Roger will also address the legalities and approaches to protecting intellectual property.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7619/legal-issues-it

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100417T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100417T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7602/cinemath-festival-math-films URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7602/cinemath-festival-math-films SUMMARY:CINEMATH\: A Festival of Math Films DESCRIPTION:1\:00pm\: Stand and Deliver (Rated\:PG--1 hr 43 min\; 1988)The compelling true-life story of East Los Angeles calculus high school teacher Jaime Escalante (Edward James Olmos) who surmounted overwhelming odds in his efforts to inspire and educate his students. All of his students went on to pass the Advance Placement Test in calculus.3\:00pm\: Good Will Hunting (Rated\: R--2 hrs 6 min\; 1997) Set on the rough-and-tumble streets of inner city South Boston\, this is the story of Will Hunting (Matt Damon)\, a troubled prodigy who\, due to problems at home\, cant live up to his potential. As he wrestles with how to use his considerable talents and still remain loyal to a working-class friend (Ben Affleck)\, he sets out on an emotional journey with the help of a therapist (Robin Williams) and a renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology mathematician who takes Will under wing.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7602/cinemath-festival-math-films

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100418T133000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100418T153000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7601/cinemath-festival-math-films-presents-beautiful-mind URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7601/cinemath-festival-math-films-presents-beautiful-mind SUMMARY:CINEMATH\: A Festival of Math Films DESCRIPTION:1\:30pm\: A Beautiful Mind (PG-13 2 hr 15 min) This film\, based on the true story of John Forbes Nash Jr.--a math prodigy able to solve nearly impossible problems--shows his rise and fall through a harrowing time of schizophrenia. Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career\, but before he could take on the trappings of international fame he found himself on a painful journey of self-discovery. This internal struggle lasted many years as Nash walked the tightrope of madness and genius and ultimately triumphed in this true story of human survival. With the help of his wife and colleagues he went on to win the Nobel Prize. \;

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7601/cinemath-festival-math-films-presents-beautiful-mind

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100419T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100419T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7623/computational-thinking URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7623/computational-thinking SUMMARY:Computational Thinking DESCRIPTION:My vision for the 21st Century\: Computational thinking will be a fundamental skill used by everyone in the world. To reading\, writing\, and arithmetic\, we should add computational thinking to every child'\;s analytical ability. Computational thinking involves solving problems\, designing systems\, and understanding human behavior by drawing on the concepts fundamental to computer science. Thinking like a computer scientist means more than being able to program a computer. It requires the ability to abstract and thus to think at multiple levels of abstraction. In this talk I will give many examples of computational thinking\, argue that it has already influenced other disciplines\, and promote the idea that teaching computational thinking can not only inspire future generations to enter the field of computer science but benefit people in all fields.Host\: Maurice Herlihy

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7623/computational-thinking

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100420T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100420T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8166/keith-stokes-speak-south-kingstown-breakfast URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8166/keith-stokes-speak-south-kingstown-breakfast SUMMARY:Keith Stokes to Speak at South Kingstown Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join the South Kingstown Chamber as they welcome the new Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) Executive Director\, Keith Stokes.  Listen as Keith shares his vision on Rhode Island'\;s economy and his plans for the future of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8166/keith-stokes-speak-south-kingstown-breakfast

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100420T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100420T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7768/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7768/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/7768/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100420T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100420T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7615/technology-tuesdays URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7615/technology-tuesdays SUMMARY:Technology Tuesdays 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 required

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7615/technology-tuesdays

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100421T000000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100421T235900 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8062/southern-new-england-network-users-group URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8062/southern-new-england-network-users-group SUMMARY:Southern New England Network Users Group DESCRIPTION:Dell presenting servers and storage to help you learn how your IT environment can\: Reduce complexity and establish a cost-effective infrastructure for DR Architect an IT environment resilient against failure and quickly recoverable from disaster Leverage and optimize IP networks to make DR simple and affordable Simplify setup and management of data protection and disaster recovery practice They will be bringing in demonstration units

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8062/southern-new-england-network-users-group

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100421T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100421T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7660/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7660/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesday's - Social Media DESCRIPTION:Meet one-on-one with Kirsten DiChiappari of The ChatHer Group for a NO COST hour long social media strategy session for your business.   In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\:Determining Where Your Clients Are Meeting and Connecting OnlineChoosing the Right Path to Build Your FanbaseLearning to Engage Your Audience and Drive TrafficMeasuring Success or Making Changes on the Fly This event is free\, registration is required .

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7660/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100421T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100421T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8156/rhode-island-visual-effects-group-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8156/rhode-island-visual-effects-group-meeting SUMMARY:Rhode Island Visual Effects Group Meeting DESCRIPTION: Bring your questions\, works-in-progress\, and any cool bits of visual effects knowledge to share. Last month’s exploration of After Effects was fun and productive! Matt Paquin will be moderating\, and is fired up to discuss this months topics\, which will include CS5! New developments coming out of NAB A new term at FXPHD Stereoscopics And more...

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8156/rhode-island-visual-effects-group-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100422T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100422T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7617/do-customers-find-you-online-or-your-competition URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7617/do-customers-find-you-online-or-your-competition SUMMARY:Do Customers Find YOU Online or Your Competition? DESCRIPTION:Extensive Online Marketing Training SeminarPresented by Giovanni CaliseOnline Specialist\, The Providence Journal CompanyWeek 2Your Online City of GoldWhat Exactly is Social Media and What Can it do for my Business?Too Many Social Sites\, What Ones to Choose!!!!!Developing an Effective Facebook ProfileDefining Your Target Market and Adding Friends to Match ItFan or Group Page?Top Business AppsElements of a Successful Fan PageBrands that get it RightBrand Yourself as an ExpertPromotions and EventsAre you on Wikipedia? ArticlesReady to Tweat with TwitterTwitter Followers - Quantity vs QualityCreate Your own Network of ExpertsStrategies to Reach Critical Masses2 types of tweetsPutting it ALL Together – A Step by Step Guide in Creating a Profitable Online Strategy          This workshop is free\, registration is required. \;

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7617/do-customers-find-you-online-or-your-competition

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100422T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100422T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8064/caml-trading-experiences-functional-programming-wall-street URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8064/caml-trading-experiences-functional-programming-wall-street SUMMARY:CAML Trading- Experiences with Functional Programming on Wall Street DESCRIPTION:Jane Street Capital is a proprietary trading company that has shifted from developing software in mainstream programming languages to developing software almost entirely in OCaml\, a statically typed functional programming language that has only modest industrial use. The scope of the enterprise is small but growing\: Jane Street now has over 40 OCaml programmers that have collectively written hundreds of thousands of lines of OCaml code. OCaml is used for building everything from trading systems to research infrastructure to user interfaces to systems administration tools. This talk will discuss the motivations behind Jane Street'\;s adoption of OCaml\, and why we think that statically typed functional programming languages are a good fit for the world of trading and finance.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8064/caml-trading-experiences-functional-programming-wall-street

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100422T150000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100422T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6770/emerging-women-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6770/emerging-women-business SUMMARY:Emerging Women in Business DESCRIPTION: Eight customized workshops (two exclusively in Spanish) that provide important information to women considering critical business decisions and quality of life issues. This is your opportunity to network with other like-minded women and gather the tools to support your business goals to Transform Your Future.   Take advantage of Pre-Registration Savings!Conference Fees\:Pre-registration\: $30Student discount\: $25Pre-registration with copy of Pits to the Palace\: $40 Register after 3/31/10 and Walk in Rate\: $40Discount parking available at the Convention Center Parking Garage Only\: $5.00    Registration is now open (available in English and Spanish). Register early and save $10 off the full conference rate. Scholarships and student discounts are also available. Join our community on Facebook and Twitter to see who'\;s involved and get connected to conference resources in the months leading up to the event.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/6770/emerging-women-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100422T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100422T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7688/art-science-ip-valuation URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7688/art-science-ip-valuation SUMMARY:The Art & Science of IP Valuation DESCRIPTION:Do you know the value of your IP?  Whether you'\;re a start-up looking for investors\, a company poised to sell or acquire another company\, or an inventor interested in the value of a patent\, the assessment is critical to the value of your enterprise.  IP valuation is part science and part art\, and certain key variables play a role in determining its value.  Listen as each of our panelists\, who have occupied various seats at the table\, describe the process of applying one part formuddla and two parts magic to determining an IP'\;s real worth. ModeratorRoger HoodShareholder\, Duffy & SweeneyPanelistsBrad HoltRelationship Manager\, Silicon Valley BankPhyl SpeserCEO Foresight Science & TechnologyMax WinogradCEO and Co-Founder\, NuLabel Technologies Cost\:$15 BFE Members$25 Non-MembersStudents/Sponsors Free

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7688/art-science-ip-valuation

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100423T070000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100423T080000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8063/it-roundtable-talk URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8063/it-roundtable-talk SUMMARY:IT RoundTable Talk DESCRIPTION: You ever have one of those moments where you thought\, \\"Man\, if I just had someone to compare notes with\, my life would be easier!\\"? Well\, welcome to your life\, easier! Once a month\, we'\;ll host a call and online chat just for IT Staff like you. You set the agenda\, and we discuss exactly what'\;s on your mind. You'\;ll get the advice and support you need in your work. Better yet\, you'\;ll build a community of peers you can turn to anytime you need them!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8063/it-roundtable-talk

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100423T150000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100423T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8065/ri-cie-office-hours-program URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8065/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/8065/ri-cie-office-hours-program

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100423T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100423T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7389/quahogcon URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7389/quahogcon SUMMARY:QuahogCon DESCRIPTION:QuahogCon is a regional conference for the hacker culture in all forms. Hardware\, Software\, Security\, Social\, Eco Hacking\, Zero Impact Living. Like most hacker cons\, it will run Friday to Sunday. We'\;ll have two tracks\: one for InfoSec topics and the other track will be a mix of all the other topics with a bit of an emphasis on hardware hacking and DIY electronics. Besides our perennial InfoSec favorites\, we want to hear from some new voices on a wider range of topics. If it'\;s a good hack\, we want to hear what you'\;re doing.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7389/quahogcon

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100424T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100424T230000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7390/quahogcon URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7390/quahogcon SUMMARY:QuahogCon DESCRIPTION:QuahogCon is a regional conference for the hacker culture in all forms. Hardware\, Software\, Security\, Social\, Eco Hacking\, Zero Impact Living. Like most hacker cons\, it will run Friday to Sunday. We'\;ll have two tracks\: one for InfoSec topics and the other track will be a mix of all the other topics with a bit of an emphasis on hardware hacking and DIY electronics. Besides our perennial InfoSec favorites\, we want to hear from some new voices on a wider range of topics. If it'\;s a good hack\, we want to hear what you'\;re doing.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7390/quahogcon

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100424T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100424T140000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7740/e-waste-recycling-and-document-shredding-event URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7740/e-waste-recycling-and-document-shredding-event SUMMARY:e-Waste Recycling and Document-shredding Event DESCRIPTION:Arpin Group will host an e-waste recycling collection and document-shredding event on Saturday\, April 24\, with proceeds going to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. The collection will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Audubon Environmental Education Center\, 1401 Hope Street (Rte 114)\, Bristol\, R.I.A minimum donation of $.20 per pound is highly encouraged for most items\, but certain items such as air conditioners will require an extra disposal fee. All donations collected from e-waste recycling benefit the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.In addition\, to help prevent identity theft\, Affordable Shredding will bring a mobile shredder to the Environmental Education Center. Cost for shredding is $.35 cents per pound\, $.10 cents of which goes directly to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7740/e-waste-recycling-and-document-shredding-event

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100425T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100425T153000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7391/quahogcon URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7391/quahogcon SUMMARY:QuahogCon DESCRIPTION:QuahogCon is a regional conference for the hacker culture in all forms. Hardware\, Software\, Security\, Social\, Eco Hacking\, Zero Impact Living. Like most hacker cons\, it will run Friday to Sunday. We'\;ll have two tracks\: one for InfoSec topics and the other track will be a mix of all the other topics with a bit of an emphasis on hardware hacking and DIY electronics. Besides our perennial InfoSec favorites\, we want to hear from some new voices on a wider range of topics. If it'\;s a good hack\, we want to hear what you'\;re doing.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7391/quahogcon

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100426T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100426T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7998/wordpress-providence-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7998/wordpress-providence-meetup SUMMARY:Wordpress Providence Meetup DESCRIPTION:The inaugural WordPress Providence Meetup will be on  April 26th\, 2010\, at 6 pm\, at McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon. We’ll be in their private room\; food and drinks will be served. The first 15 attendees will get free drink tickets\, courtesy of our sponsor. Parking is free on and off street (starts at 5 pm).Doors open at 6 pm\; we ask that you try to arrive by 6\:30 pm for networking. The program starts promptly at 7 pm. The program includes introductions\, a presentation\, and a chance to pick the brains of your fellow attendees.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7998/wordpress-providence-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100427T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100427T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8290/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8290/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.This event is FREE\, but registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8290/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100428T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100428T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7658/micro-business-round-table URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7658/micro-business-round-table SUMMARY:Micro Business Round Table DESCRIPTION: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. This event is free\, registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7658/micro-business-round-table

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100428T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100428T010000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8326/attention-pawtucket-business-owners-informational-business-forum URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8326/attention-pawtucket-business-owners-informational-business-forum SUMMARY:Attention Pawtucket Business Owners- Informational Business Forum DESCRIPTION:Are you a business owner in Pawtucket?  Do you want to learn about the resources available to your business through the city\, state and federal government?   If you answered yes to either of these questions than you cannot miss this Informational Business Forumat The Hope Artiste Village. Meet staff members from the following agencies\:  City of Pawucket\, RI Economic Development Corporationand The United States Small Business Administration

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8326/attention-pawtucket-business-owners-informational-business-forum

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100428T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100428T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8289/business-accelerator-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8289/business-accelerator-workshop SUMMARY:Business Accelerator Workshop 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 Business 2. Tax Management That Will Save You Money 3. Pricing Strategies to Retain Customers & Grow Margins 4. The Secret Formula of the 1\,000 Top Businesses 5. Marketing Strategies That Will Triple Your Probability of Success 6. How to Get Clients Coming to You When They’re Ready to Buy More 7. Relationship Management Secrets for Being “Top of Mind” 8. New Business Development Strategies that Create the Best\, Qualified Prospects 9. How to Eliminate “Unpaid Consulting” in the Business Development Process 10. How to Maintain Accountability for Business Development \;This event is FREE\, but registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8289/business-accelerator-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100429T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100429T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7622/google-analytics-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7622/google-analytics-workshop SUMMARY:Google Analytics Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn how to claim and optimize your Google Local Business Listing for better local search results.  Learn the basics of Google Analytics reports\, search engine optimization and advertising.  Remember consumers shop online and buy offline so even if you are a local business looking for local customers and clients\, you need to maximize your online presence.  Sign up today!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7622/google-analytics-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100429T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100429T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7618/we-mean-business-ip-protection-small-businesses-its-not-expensive URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7618/we-mean-business-ip-protection-small-businesses-its-not-expensive SUMMARY:We Mean Business\: IP Protection for Small Businesses - It's not expensive! DESCRIPTION:This workshop will dispell the myth that Intellectual Property (IP) Protection is expensive for start-up companies! In this FREE one hour workshop\, you will learn how to protect your business the easy and inexpensive way. The focus of the presentation will be on the following forms of IP protection\:Common Law TrademarkRhode Island State Trademark RegistrationU.S. CopyrightU.S. Copyright RegistrationSome of these forms of protection have a nominal government filing fee associated with it. This workshop will provide a brief introduction to the listed forms of intellectual property protection with a particular focus on businesses in Rhode Island.   This workshop offers a nuts and bolts approach to the listed form of intellectual property protection and show you some ways to save money\, especially for start-up companies. To register\, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7618/we-mean-business-ip-protection-small-businesses-its-not-expensive

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100429T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100429T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7624/cyberspace-taming-wild-west URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7624/cyberspace-taming-wild-west SUMMARY:Cyberspace - Taming the Wild West DESCRIPTION:Cyberspace often looks like the Wild West. Hackers attack at will\, take control of territory (botnets)\, and generally act with impunity. Unfortunately\, there is much more at risk in cyberspace than in a small Wild West town. Important parts of our national infrastructure can be severely damaged and significant portions of our national wealth can be stolen or degraded. In this talk I will give an overview of the problems we face and highlight steps that can and have been taken to address them.Host\: Tom Doeppner

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7624/cyberspace-taming-wild-west

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100430T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100430T133000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8443/meet-keith-stokes-riedcs-new-executive-director-westerly-chamber-commerce URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8443/meet-keith-stokes-riedcs-new-executive-director-westerly-chamber-commerce SUMMARY:Meet Keith Stokes (RIEDC's new Executive Director) at the Westerly Chamber of Commerce DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Chamber as they welcome the new Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) Executive Director\, Keith Stokes.  Listen as Keith shares his vision on Rhode Island'\;s economy and his plans for the future of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.This event is free and open to the public. 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8443/meet-keith-stokes-riedcs-new-executive-director-westerly-chamber-commerce

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100430T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100430T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8447/cyberattack-tool-u-s-policy URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8447/cyberattack-tool-u-s-policy SUMMARY:Cyberattack\: a Tool of U.S. Policy? DESCRIPTION:Much has been written about the possibility that terrorists or hostile nations might conduct cyberattacks against critical sectors of the U.S. economy. However\, the possibility that the United States might conduct its own cyberattacks -- defensively or otherwise -- has received almost no public discussion. Recently\, the US National Academies performed an exhaustive study of the legal\, ethical\, and policy questions surrounding cyberattack as a U.S. policy instrument. This talk will present an up-to-date analysis of this emerging topic and the critical issues that surround it.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8447/cyberattack-tool-u-s-policy

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100501T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100501T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8448/brown-ep-entrepreneurship-competition URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8448/brown-ep-entrepreneurship-competition SUMMARY:Brown EP Entrepreneurship Competition DESCRIPTION:The Brown Entrepreneurship Program and Social Innovation Initiative have joined forces to sponsor this year'\;s EP Entrepreneurship Competition. Students have submitted plans to either the Business Plan Track or Social Venture track. The finalists have been named\, so come by on Saturday to see the teams present LIVE and compete for over $60\,000 in cash prizes and inkind services. The audience vote will influence the final decisions\, so this is one event you won'\;t want to miss! At 1 PM\, all finalists will give a brief pitch of their ideas for 5 minutes to the audience. Come cheer on your friends and vote for your favorite team! The event will conclude at 2\:30 PM when we announce the winners of this year'\;s competition.The finalists for each track are as follows\, and in no specific order\: The Social Venture Track\: Rainwater for Humanity (Carolyn Aker) Capital Good Fund (Erik Dukaime) Transforming Trash (Bridget McGinn) U Energy (Kyle Schutter) CO Fund (Cody Simmons) The Business Plan Track\: Solubricin (Jose Vasconez\, Brian Neff) Ivy Assist (Eric Gastfriend) DiaVibe (Adam Leonard) QuickCards (Brandon Kaufmann\, Zachary Kelton\, David Chanin) Spearmus (Ryan Chan\, Laurielle Hofer\, Allen McGonagill) Ulterius (Greg Stepina\, Juan Vasconez\, Jeff Hay\, Amy Liang\, Ibiayi Briggs\, Nick Elenz-Martin) Good luck to all of the finalists\, and we hope to see you on Saturday! \;

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8448/brown-ep-entrepreneurship-competition

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100503T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100503T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8598/conversation-anne-willoughby URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8598/conversation-anne-willoughby SUMMARY:What Good Design Means Today DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted & sponsored by the Graphic Design department at Roger Williams University and is free and open to the public. AIGA RI and Mohawk are reaching out to the creative community in hopes of attracting design professionals and students from Dartmouth/New Bedford down to Newport and the outreaches of Providence.What does GOOD Design mean today? How does the value of design in our culture affect us as designers?Ann Willoughby of Willoughby Design in Kansas City will be sharing her thoughts. Recently named a Top Global Design Firm in \\"Masters of Design Logo and Identity\,\\" Willoughby Design specializes in bringing companies and products to consumers through emotionally-centered\, visual storytelling that leaves lasting impressions and creates brand believers. A copy of the book \\"Masters of Design Logo and Identity\\" will be given to a random member of the audience along with several other pieces of fun design swag.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8598/conversation-anne-willoughby

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100504T000000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100504T235900 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8243/business-expo URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8243/business-expo SUMMARY:Business Expo DESCRIPTION:Understanding uncertainty of today’s economy\, this year’s event will focus on giving local business professionals a wide array of dynamic and practical tools that can immediately be implemented.  In addition the Chamber has reduced booth prices to make exhibit space more affordable!While the speaking line up is still being finalized you can expect it will include nationally known experts who will talk about key business issues including social media\, marketing and customer-focused selling\,  as well as local business leaders who are new to the marketplace\, and upgraded networking events!The largest Chamber-sponsored business-to-business networking exposition in the nation\, Business EXPO 2010 will once again feature more than 250 exhibitors\, representing nearly every industry in Rhode Island\, displaying their goods and services on an interactive show floor\, a variety of professional development opportunities and a host of unparalleled networking events.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8243/business-expo

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100504T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100504T093000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8599/breakfast-ann-willoughby-mohawk-aiga-ri URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8599/breakfast-ann-willoughby-mohawk-aiga-ri SUMMARY:Breakfast with Ann Willoughby\, Mohawk & AIGA RI DESCRIPTION:3 spots left for this event!A small gathering of local creative professionals enjoying a conversation about design and business with our guest\, Ann Willoughby. Sponsored by Mohawk. VENUE\: Rue De L'Espoir 99 Hope Street Plenty of FREE off-street parking & just a few short blocks north of Wickenden. 8am – 9\:30am Please contact our President\, Val Sloan for details on the remaining spots\: ohval_aiga@yahoo.com. AIGA members $10 Non-members $20 Groups of 3+ $15/person

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8599/breakfast-ann-willoughby-mohawk-aiga-ri

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100504T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100504T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8417/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8417/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/8417/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100504T140000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100504T140000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8479/social-media-knowing-half-battle URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8479/social-media-knowing-half-battle SUMMARY:Social Media\: Knowing is Half the Battle DESCRIPTION:John D. Varlaro\, Social Media Director of the American Marketing Association\, presents an information session on social media and how it can help you and your business.This presentation is taking place at the Business Expo 2010 in the RI Convention Center. 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8479/social-media-knowing-half-battle

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100504T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100504T171500 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8545/announcing-winners-ri-business-plan-competition-2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8545/announcing-winners-ri-business-plan-competition-2010 SUMMARY:Announcing the winners of the RI Business Plan Competition 2010! DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 4 at Business Expo 2010 at the Rhode Island Convention Center when the winners of the 2010 Rhode Island Business Plan Competition will be announced. In addition\, all finalists from will make brief presentations of their plans. This is a great opportunity to meet the finalists and judges.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8545/announcing-winners-ri-business-plan-competition-2010

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100505T000000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100505T235900 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8244/business-expo URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8244/business-expo SUMMARY:Business Expo DESCRIPTION: Understanding uncertainty of today’s economy\, this year’s event will focus on giving local business professionals a wide array of dynamic and practical tools that can immediately be implemented.  In addition the Chamber has reduced booth prices to make exhibit space more affordable!While the speaking line up is still being finalized you can expect it will include nationally known experts who will talk about key business issues including social media\, marketing and customer-focused selling\,  as well as local business leaders who are new to the marketplace\, and upgraded networking events!The largest Chamber-sponsored business-to-business networking exposition in the nation\, Business EXPO 2010 will once again feature more than 250 exhibitors\, representing nearly every industry in Rhode Island\, displaying their goods and services on an interactive show floor\, a variety of professional development opportunities and a host of unparalleled networking events.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8244/business-expo

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100505T072000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100505T102000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7836/pecha-kucha-night-volume-14 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7836/pecha-kucha-night-volume-14 SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha Night\: Volume 14 DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 14th Pecha Kucha night in Providence! The theme is TBD and suggestions are most welcome. 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 almost 300 cities worldwide\, and first landed in Providence in March of 09.For more information\, check the Facebook event\, global PK site\, or contact Stephanie\: misstephanie.gerson@gmail.com.  

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/7836/pecha-kucha-night-volume-14

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100505T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100505T150000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8288/tech-collective-college-connection-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8288/tech-collective-college-connection-workshop SUMMARY:Tech Collective College Connection Workshop DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker and workshop facilitator\, Richard Bottner\, will address developing effective internship programs\, creating a workforce talent pipeline and meeting the generational gap. Tech Collective\, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AICU) of Rhode Island are partnering to present The College Connection workshop on Wednesday\, May 5\, 2010 from 8\:30 am – 3\:00 pm at the Rhode Island Convention Center\, Junior Ball Room 555-556.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8288/tech-collective-college-connection-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100505T133000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100505T150000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8480/grow-your-business-online URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8480/grow-your-business-online SUMMARY:Grow Your Business Online DESCRIPTION:Grow Your Business Online - presented by Fox Providence and Channel 12 WPRI at the Business Expo 2010.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8480/grow-your-business-online

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100505T133000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100505T150000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8481/internet-marketing-101 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8481/internet-marketing-101 SUMMARY:Internet Marketing 101 DESCRIPTION:Get your online marketing questions answered! Register for the Internet Marketing 101\: Successful online strategies to help grow your business FREE Seminar\, May 5th at the Business EXPO 2010. This is an educational seminar designed to help local businesses utilize the internet to acquire new customers grow their business. The seminar will cover internet marketing solutions for digital marketing initiatives\, search engine marketing\, search engine optimization\, display advertising and website basics.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8481/internet-marketing-101

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100506T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100506T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8056/rhode-island-science-and-technology-advisory-council-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8056/rhode-island-science-and-technology-advisory-council-meeting SUMMARY:Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:The agenda for this meeting will focus on education issues related to science and technology.  Deborah Gist\, Commissioner of the Rhode Island Department of Education\, will address the Council and will be joined by Jean Slattery\, Senior Associate for Science at Achieve\, Inc.  Dr. Slattery will share her perspective on the development of national science standards and their impact in the areas of S.T.E.M. (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics) disciplines.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8056/rhode-island-science-and-technology-advisory-council-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100510T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100511T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8674/triad-toolkit-training-session URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8674/triad-toolkit-training-session SUMMARY:TRIAD Toolkit Training Session DESCRIPTION:On May 10th & 11th\, 2010 the Institute for Immunology and Informatics (I’Cubed) at the University of Rhode Island will hold a training session which will include a session on basic immunology (Day 1) as well as hands on training to use immunoinformatics tools in order to predict immunogenicity of peptides and proteins (Day 2).The purpose of the Pilot Projects is to train new researchers to use advanced tools in order to accelerate vaccine design in the area of human immunology and Category A\, B and C priority pathogens\, their toxins and other emerging infectious diseases. The program is designed to facilitate investigators to obtain “preliminary data” and to be successful at securing future research grants.Workshop HighlightsFaculty and post doctoral candidates who attend this training will be eligible to apply for grant money through the TRIAD.Intoduction to iVaxHuSCID MiceCell Sorting TechnologyHands-On Computer TrainingHands-On Demonstrations of PBMC Seperation\, Elisa\, EliSpot\, FACS Technologies

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8674/triad-toolkit-training-session

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100511T140000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100511T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8597/we-mean-business-informational-forum-new-business-owners URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8597/we-mean-business-informational-forum-new-business-owners SUMMARY:We Mean Business - Informational Forum for New Business Owners DESCRIPTION:We Mean Business (an initiative of RIEDC's Every Company Counts and Secretary of State's First Stop Business Information Center) presents an informational forum for new business owners featuring representatives from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation\, Department of Labor and Training\, Secretary of State's Office and RI Economic Development Corporation.We Mean Business is your connection to business success in Rhode Island. Get help connecting with the right governmental agencies to start or grow your business and more about what agencies offer the business community in Rhode Island. 2\:00-3\:00pm Welcoming remarks and overview of programs and services offered by Rhode Island Economic Development\, Secretary of State's Office\, Department of Labor & Training and Rhode Island Division of Taxation. 3\:00-3\:15pm Break 3\:30-5\:00pm Breakout Sessions with RI Economic Development Corporation\, Division of Taxation\, RI Department of Labor & Training and Secretary of State's Office. Participants will break into smaller group for 20 minute sessions with each agency\, switching off to allow participants to interact with each agency.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8597/we-mean-business-informational-forum-new-business-owners

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100512T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100512T103000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8771/riedc-linkedin-beginners-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8771/riedc-linkedin-beginners-workshop SUMMARY:RIEDC LinkedIn for Beginners Workshop DESCRIPTION:May 12\, 2010 - LinkedIn for BeginnersPresented By\: Robert BeadleTime\: 9-10\:30amLocation\: RIEDCCo-Sponsors - RI Economic Development\, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers For more information and to register please complete the REGISTRATION FORM - ONLY A FEW SEATS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SESSION!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8771/riedc-linkedin-beginners-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100512T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100512T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6798/providence-geeks-dinner-may URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6798/providence-geeks-dinner-may SUMMARY:Providence Geeks Dinner featuring Swipely DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t already seen today’s national tech news\, Providence-based startup Swipely has just announced a limited beta launch of their highly-anticipated “social shopping” service. Better still\, they also announced a $7.5 million Series A round\, led by some of the tech world’s savviest investors.But here’s the best part\, Swipley will be giving its public demo at tomorrow’s Providence Geeks dinner! RSVP on Facebook and spread the word! Swipely CEO and Providence-native Angus Davis was not only the youngest employee at Netscape during its halycon days\, but also a co-founder of interactive voice-leader TellMe\, which Microsoft acquired a couple of years ago to the tune of close to $1 billion. Takeaway = Swipely is one to watch.  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/6798/providence-geeks-dinner-may

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100513T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100513T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8772/understanding-where-you-stand-financial-statements-beginners URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8772/understanding-where-you-stand-financial-statements-beginners SUMMARY:Understanding Where You Stand - Financial Statements for Beginners DESCRIPTION:This seminar is designed for the entrepreneur to help understand financial statements or understanding where you stand.  We will examine the balance sheet\, profit & loss statement\, cash flow statement and how they all work together.  We’ll do some simple ratios that will help you check the health of your business.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8772/understanding-where-you-stand-financial-statements-beginners

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100513T150000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100513T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8680/its-mass-law-why-should-i-care URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8680/its-mass-law-why-should-i-care SUMMARY:\\"It's a Mass Law\, Why Should I Care?\\" DESCRIPTION:This is a MUST ATTEND event for any business possessing personal identification information for any Massachusetts resident! The \\"It’s a Mass Law\, Why Should I Care?\\" Panel will include technical and legal experts who will discuss the MA Identity Protection Law\, 201 CMR 17.00 and how it affects your business. Noncompliance of this regulation can mean crippling fines! The main event will be held in the Marquis Room at the Providence Marriot on Orms Street at 3pm\, followed by hors d’oeuvres and networking at the Aqua Lounge. This event is FREE and space is limited. Register today!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8680/its-mass-law-why-should-i-care

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100513T150000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100513T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8640/smart-vaccines-entrepreneurs-course URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8640/smart-vaccines-entrepreneurs-course SUMMARY:Smart Vaccines for Entrepreneurs Course DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that the Institute for Immunology and Informatics (I’Cubed) will conduct a workshop for scientists and business students to be trained in the principals of biotechnology startup. The area of focus is vaccine design and businesses that support vaccine research and development. Participants will develop knowledge related to the development of ‘smart vaccines’ and infectious disease diagnostics and will be trained by experienced and successful vaccine and business experts.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8640/smart-vaccines-entrepreneurs-course

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100514T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100514T183000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8325/panel-discuss-leveraging-ocean-our-greatest-natural-asset-economic-growth URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8325/panel-discuss-leveraging-ocean-our-greatest-natural-asset-economic-growth SUMMARY:Panel to Discuss Leveraging the Ocean as our Greatest Natural Asset for Economic Growth DESCRIPTION:Please join our panel at the Grow Smart Summit on Friday\, May 14\, 10\:30 a.m.\, at the RI Convention Center to hear how our concentration of world class public and private marine assets are working together to position Rhode Island as a leader in meeting our society'\;s most pressing issues from the development of renewable energy sources to homeland security\, coastal resource management and climate change.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8325/panel-discuss-leveraging-ocean-our-greatest-natural-asset-economic-growth

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100514T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100514T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8773/social-media-101 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8773/social-media-101 SUMMARY:Social Media 101 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/8773/social-media-101

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100514T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100514T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8829/jobs-now-rhode-island-info-sessions URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8829/jobs-now-rhode-island-info-sessions SUMMARY:Jobs Now Rhode Island Info Sessions DESCRIPTION:Business Services Representatives from the RI Department of Labor and Training explain the benefits and and eligibility requirements of this American Recovery and Reinvestment Act job creation program\, which offers 100% employer reimbursement for wages of qualifying hires through September 30th\, 2010.Limited seating\, registration required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8829/jobs-now-rhode-island-info-sessions

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100517T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100517T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8644/drupal-providence-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8644/drupal-providence-meetup SUMMARY:Drupal Providence Meetup DESCRIPTION:The first Drupal Providence Meetup of 2010 will be at McFadden's on May 17th at 6\:00PM.http\://McFaddensProvidence.com/directions.php Tell your friends! Follow @drupalpvd on twitter. More details to follow\, but rough agenda is\: Drinks and talking Drupal shop3-4 lightning talks on various Drupal topicsMore drinks and talking Drupal shop Interested in doing a lightning talk at this meetup or a future one? Please email chris at cmurrayconsulting dot com with your idea! Whether you just heard about Drupal or have been working with it for years\, we hope this meetup will provide a great venue for meeting and networking with other local Drupal folks.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8644/drupal-providence-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100518T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100518T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8418/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8418/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/8418/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100518T140000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100518T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8830/jobs-now-rhode-island-info-sessions URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8830/jobs-now-rhode-island-info-sessions SUMMARY:Jobs Now Rhode Island Info Sessions DESCRIPTION:Business Services Representatives from the RI Department of Labor and Training explain the benefits and and eligibility requirements of this American Recovery and Reinvestment Act job creation program\, which offers 100% employer reimbursement for wages of qualifying hires through September 30th\, 2010.Limited seating\, registration required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8830/jobs-now-rhode-island-info-sessions

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100519T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100519T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8831/jobs-now-rhode-island-info-sessions URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8831/jobs-now-rhode-island-info-sessions SUMMARY:Jobs Now Rhode Island Info Sessions DESCRIPTION:Business Services Representatives from the RI Department of Labor and Training explain the benefits and and eligibility requirements of this American Recovery and Reinvestment Act job creation program\, which offers 100% employer reimbursement for wages of qualifying hires through September 30th\, 2010. Limited seating\, registration required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8831/jobs-now-rhode-island-info-sessions

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100519T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100519T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8916/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8916/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business SUMMARY:How to Start and Run a Successful Small Business DESCRIPTION:How to Start and Run a Successful Small BusinessPresented By\: David Lucier and David NashTime\: 6\:30-9pmLocation\: 875 Centerville Road\, Building 2\, Unit 5\, Warwick\, RI 02886Co-Sponsor\: Secretary of State's First Stop Business Information Center

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8916/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100519T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100519T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8920/rifc-vfx-group-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8920/rifc-vfx-group-meetup SUMMARY:RIFC VFX Group Meetup DESCRIPTION:Reminder\: The next meeting of the RIFC VFX Group will be Wednesday\, May 19th (the third Wednesday of the month) 7 - 9 pm DownCity Pictures\, 236 Westminster Street - the Alice Building - Studio 705\, Providence. Hope you can join us! Here are notes from the last meeting\: Notes from VFX Group of April 21st Discussed Clash of the Titans vs. Avatar Film shot for 3D vs “adjusted up” for 3D Adjusted up has nowhere near the quality as films shot or\, like “Up\,” made for 3D We briefly discussed Sony’s recent total commitment to 3D content and equipment\, and two dedicated 3D cable channels planned for this year. We discussed new features of CS5\, including. 64-bit after effects Cannon and Red footage native in premier Rotoscoping will be “auto-rotoscoping” – won’t be a panacea\, but promises to be cool Foundry 3d Motion Tracker – have to buy it\, but will interact with CS5. Adobe raised price of upgrades\, but reduced cost of new with ed discount – should be $550 or so. It’s expected Mid-May Matt led a Maya demo of Volumetric Lighting in Mental Ray. I can’t begin to describe it\, but you can see it yourself on his website at mattpaquin.com Some other websites to check out\, as shared by our attendees\: Rifcfilms.com Thecirclefilm.com Theyreusingtools.com The989project.com Watched FX trailer of “The Circle” and selected fight and FX scenes from Dan Byer’s five-episode science fiction series. Holocore\, a plug in for After Effects\, was used\, along with a lot of after effects\, a little Maya (including a helicopter)\, Shatter\, particle systems and Psychore (might’ve spelled that wrong) for digital rain\, which we analyzed in slo-mo. We discussed the online learning opportunities at FXPHD – half the cost of a CE class We watched Go Shusaki work Mel had done\, some compositing for an oddball PowerRangers spoof\, and we saw a commercial Anthony worked on for John Medeiros Jewelry AE Paralax was used to composite seasonal photos and photos of models. No actual footage was shot\, but the spot achieved a very footage-like feel. Finally we watched attendee Michael Wood fight Donnie Yen (check YouTube)

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8920/rifc-vfx-group-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100520T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100520T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7767/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/7767/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/7767/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100520T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100520T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8917/keeping-your-finger-financial-pulse-your-company URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8917/keeping-your-finger-financial-pulse-your-company SUMMARY:Keeping Your Finger on the Financial Pulse of Your Company DESCRIPTION:Keeping Your Finger on the Financial Pulse of Your CompanyPresented By\: Lidia PierceTime\: 9-11amLocation\: RIEDC

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8917/keeping-your-finger-financial-pulse-your-company

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100520T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100520T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8542/newport-interactive-marketers URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8542/newport-interactive-marketers SUMMARY:Newport Interactive Marketers DESCRIPTION:Amp up my online presence quickly and easily! Wikis aren’t just for encyclopedias! Matthew Mamet of EditMe will discuss how small businesses and individuals can use this Wiki platform to share information and foster communities. We’ll also consider other applications that require minimal time and cost as well as answer any questions you may have. Newport Interactive Marketers Online marketing specialists Suzanne\, Ed\, and Whitney welcome both traditional marketers and beyond for a smidge of education\, some great networking\, and some small bites ... Right here in Newport! What we’re not\: hard sells or boring. If you’re interested in networking with marketers\, graphic designers\, SEO gurus\, PR pros\, and other creatives -- or just to pick up a few tips\, please join us.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8542/newport-interactive-marketers

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100525T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100525T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8506/bryant-security-day-2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8506/bryant-security-day-2010 SUMMARY:Bryant Security Day 2010 DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 25\, 2010 from 8\:30am to 5\:00pm at Bryant University’s Bello Center for Information and Technology for a day of insights and perspectives on the foremost security trends. Hear from leading technology companies and subject matter experts on managing the dynamic nature of information security and data compliance issues.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8506/bryant-security-day-2010

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100525T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100525T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8507/providence-wordpress-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8507/providence-wordpress-meetup SUMMARY:Providence WordPress Meetup DESCRIPTION:The second WordPress Providence Meetup will be on May 25th\, 2010\, at 6pm\, at \; McFadden&rsquo\;s Restaurant & Saloon. We&rsquo\;ll be in their private room\; food and drinks will be served. Parking is free on and off the street (starts at 5 pm). We are tentatively setting a regular schedule for meet ups\: the last Tuesday of every month. Doors open at 6 pm\; we ask that you try to arrive by 6\:30 pm for networking. The program starts promptly at 7 pm. The program includes introductions\, a presentation\, and a chance to pick the brains of your fellow attendees.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8507/providence-wordpress-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100526T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100526T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8918/business-accelerator URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8918/business-accelerator SUMMARY:Business Accelerator DESCRIPTION:Business AcceleratorPresented by\: David Lucier and John PolumboTime\: 6\:30-8\:30pmLocation\: 875 Centerville Road\, Building 2\, Unit 5\, Warwick\, RI 02886Co-Sponsor\: Secretary of State's First Stop Business Information Center

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8918/business-accelerator

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100528T000100 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100528T235900 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8977/deadline-apply-flood-loans-sba URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8977/deadline-apply-flood-loans-sba SUMMARY:Deadline to apply for flood loans from the SBA DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging businesses affected by the March flooding to apply for disaster-recovery loans before the deadline closes Friday.The loans for up to $2 million come in two flavors. One program offers loans for businesses that experienced physical damages because of the record floods. The deadline to apply for those loans is Friday\, May 28.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8977/deadline-apply-flood-loans-sba

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100601T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100601T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8965/score-event-business-plan-success URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8965/score-event-business-plan-success SUMMARY:A SCORE Event\: Business Plan for Success DESCRIPTION:9\:00 a.m. - 11\:00a.m.Business Plan for Success!Presented by\: Paul White\, SCORE Counselors to Americas Small BusinessLocation\: Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation\, 315 Iron Horse Way (555 Valley St.)\, ProvidenceThis seminar addresses the concerns of small business owners and entrepreneurs expecting to start or grow a business and who want to succeed.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8965/score-event-business-plan-success

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100601T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100601T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8966/leveraging-social-media-grow-your-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8966/leveraging-social-media-grow-your-business SUMMARY:Leveraging Social Media to Grow Your Business DESCRIPTION:10\:00 a.m. - NoonLeveraging Social Media To Grow Your Business!Presented by\: Dave Norton\, Account Executive\, Xzito and Carmen Diaz Jusino\, Program Manager\, Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE)Location\: 132 George M. Cohan Blvd\, Providence Join us in this workshop to learn about social networking sites like Facebook\, LinkedIn and Twitter and how they can be utilized to market your small business.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8966/leveraging-social-media-grow-your-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100601T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100601T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8967/how-start-or-run-small-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8967/how-start-or-run-small-business SUMMARY:How to Start or Run a Small Business DESCRIPTION:6\:30PM - 9\:00pmHow to Start or Run a Small BusinessPresented by\: David Lucier CPA\, Business Advisor Lucier CPA Inc\, and David Nash\, President\, Engage Marketing Inc.Location\: Hampton Inn & Suites\, 2100 Post Road Warwick During this workshop your will learn the secret formula to earn substantially higher profits than others\, the ten hottest businesses\,Why most businesses waste 90 percent of their advertising dollars and the twenty biggest \\"pitfalls\\" in starting and running a small business.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8967/how-start-or-run-small-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100602T000100 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100602T235900 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9075/early-registration-bifs-collaborative-innovation-summit-ends-today URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9075/early-registration-bifs-collaborative-innovation-summit-ends-today SUMMARY:Early registration for BIF's Collaborative Innovation Summit ends today DESCRIPTION:The Business Innovation Factory is reminding people that there are only two days left to buy discounted tickets to the nonprofit’s sixth annual Collaborative Innovation Summit\, BIF-6.BIF-6 will be held on Sept. 15 and 16 at the Trinity Repertory Co. in Providence. Tickets for the event cost $1\,200 for those who register by Wednesday\, and $1\,500 after that. BIF members can send up to five guests to the event.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9075/early-registration-bifs-collaborative-innovation-summit-ends-today

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100602T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100602T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9004/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9004/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.Please note that we are moving to Wednesdays! Hope to see you all there.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9004/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100602T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100602T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9076/dc401-june-meeting-jimmie-p-rodgers-circuit-bending URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9076/dc401-june-meeting-jimmie-p-rodgers-circuit-bending SUMMARY:DC401 June Meeting - Jimmie P. Rodgers on Circuit Bending! DESCRIPTION:Jimmie P Rodgers is going to be in town for the whole month of June doing an Artist in Residence gig at AS220. We figured while he was in town\, we'd grab him to give an overview talk on circuit bending. Unfortunately\, we don't have the time for a whole workshop\, but you'll get enough info so you can head home and try it out on your own.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9076/dc401-june-meeting-jimmie-p-rodgers-circuit-bending

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100602T192000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100602T192000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8890/pecha-kucha-night-volume-15 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8890/pecha-kucha-night-volume-15 SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha Night - Volume 15 DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 15th Pecha Kucha night in Providence!  The theme is TBD and suggestions are most welcome.  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 over 300 cities worldwide\, and landed in Providence last March.When\: Wednesday\, June 2nd - doors open at 7\:20pm\, presentations start at 8\:20pmWhere\: AS220\, 115 Empire Street\, Providence

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8890/pecha-kucha-night-volume-15

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100603T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100603T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8968/internet-marketing-small-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8968/internet-marketing-small-business SUMMARY:Internet Marketing for Small Business DESCRIPTION:9\:00 a.m. - 11\:00a.m.Internet Marketing for Small BusinessPresented by\: Gil Lantini\, President\, Focus Business SolutionsLocation\: Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation\, 315 Iron Horse Way (555 Valley St.)\, Providence 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. Learning how to use what is out there on the world wide web to help grow your business and in turn be more profitable.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8968/internet-marketing-small-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100603T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100603T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8706/tech-laureates-night-2010-call-award-nominations URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8706/tech-laureates-night-2010-call-award-nominations SUMMARY:Tech Laureates Night 2010 DESCRIPTION:Nominations for RI technology awards are open in five categories and will be honored at Tech Collective fundraiser and awards night on June 3\, 2010.Tech Collective\, Rhode Island’s IT and Bioscience industry association\, is now accepting nominations for its annual awards program\: Tech Laureates Night. Awardees will be honored at the Tech Collective fundraiser and celebration event\, Tech Laureates Night 2010\: Tech in Motion\, on June 3rd\, 2010 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.Tech Laureates Night will honor Rhode Island’s best and brightest technology leaders\, mentors and entrepreneurs who are realizing achievements in both industry innovation and community investment. Recognition categories include\: Movers and Shakers\, Mentor\, Workforce Driver\, Women in Technology\, and Visionary Partner. Previous Tech Laureates Night winners include the University of Rhode Island Providence Biotechnology Center for excellence in workforce development\; TechComm Partners for its commitment to the advance of youth in technology\; OSHEAN for its exceptional community building partnerships\; and Hasbro for its support and embodiment of the Tech Collective organization and mission.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8706/tech-laureates-night-2010-call-award-nominations

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100604T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100604T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8969/exploring-entrepreneurship URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8969/exploring-entrepreneurship SUMMARY:Exploring Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION: 10\:00 a.m. - NoonExploring EntrepreneurshipPresented by\: Carmen Diaz Jusino\, Program Manager\, Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE)Location\: 132 George M. Cohan Blvd\, ProvidenceAttend this workshop and decide whether entrepreneurship is right for you. CWE's experienced staff will present critical information about the risks and rewards of starting your own business. You will get an overview of upcoming CWE courses designed to fulfill the needs of aspiring business owners. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your specific business needs with a program manager. 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8969/exploring-entrepreneurship

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100606T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100606T150000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9100/as220-open-house-mercantile-block URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9100/as220-open-house-mercantile-block SUMMARY: AS220 Mercantile Block Sneak Preview! DESCRIPTION:AS220's new live studios at the Mercantile in downtown Providence are expected to be ready by this October! If you are interested in a live space in this beautifully restored building\, join us for an Open House.Tours\, rental information\, and applications available.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9100/as220-open-house-mercantile-block

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100607T114500 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100607T133000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9099/women-business-council-presents-lipstick-luncheon URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9099/women-business-council-presents-lipstick-luncheon SUMMARY:Women in Business Council presents....LIPSTICK LUNCHEON! DESCRIPTION:The North Central Chamber of Commerce \\"Women in Business\\" Council once again presents our .... LIPSTICK LUNCHEON!Ladies\, we hope you will join us on Monday\, June 7th from 12\:00 Noon - 1\:30 pm at Il Fornello Restaurant in North Providence for another great lunch\, networking\, wonderful guest speakers and more!  There'll be a surprise for everyone that attends!  Open networking will begin 11\:45 am.Guest Speakers - Carmen Diaz-Jusino of the Center for Women & Enterprise\, speaking on the services available to women through the Center\;  and then a \\"Broad Spectrum\\" laughter look at the foibles of womanhood by \\"Stella & Teresa\\".Our first event in March was fabulous!   The \\"Women in Business\\" Council will be planning events for women each quarter.  So\, watch for our upcoming events.Cost is $18 for Chamber members\, $28 for non-members.  Please call the North Central Chamber at 349-4674 to reserve your space or register online at www.ncrichamber.com.  Space is limited!  Ladies\, we look forward to seeing you there!  Feel free to bring a friend!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9099/women-business-council-presents-lipstick-luncheon

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100608T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100608T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8875/how-write-business-plan-series URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8875/how-write-business-plan-series SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan Series DESCRIPTION:**Please note - This workshop is a two part workshop that will meet the 8th and 22nd of this month from 9-11am at Rhode Island Economic Development. It is highly recommended that you attend all 4 classes. It is recommended that you attend both classes.What is it?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\: FREE

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8875/how-write-business-plan-series

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100608T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100608T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9107/new-england-tech-tech-nite-2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9107/new-england-tech-tech-nite-2010 SUMMARY:New England Tech - Tech Nite 2010 DESCRIPTION:The New England Institute of Technology hosts this open house from 4 to 8 p.m. at 2480 Post Road\, Warwick. T ech Nite follows an open-house format that allows individuals in terested in studying at the college the opportunity to tour the campus and speak with faculty\, admissions\, and financial aid personnel.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9107/new-england-tech-tech-nite-2010

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100608T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100608T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9096/building-bridges-through-networking URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9096/building-bridges-through-networking SUMMARY:Building Bridges Through Networking DESCRIPTION:Where\: Newport Beach Hotel & Suites\, 1 Wave Ave.\, Newport\, RI When\: June 8th Time\: 5\:30p.m. to 8\:30p.m. Cost\: Free event with a cash bar Canned goods accepted for the Martin Luther King Center RSVP\: http\://www.springbuildingbridges.eventbrite.com  Jump into your car\, carpool with 2 or 3 of your friends or with folks you want to get to know better\, and join us!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9096/building-bridges-through-networking

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100609T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100609T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8877/we-mean-business-shipping-postal-service URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8877/we-mean-business-shipping-postal-service SUMMARY:We Mean Business\: Shipping with the Postal Service DESCRIPTION:Learn ways to save time and money shipping with the U. S. Postal Service.  We will show you how to navigate www.usps.gov\, a great resource for small businesses.  You will learn how to print shipping labels\, order FREE eco-friendly shipping supplies\, schedule daily pickups\, design a Direct Mail campaign without ever leaving your office and much more!Liz Elizardo\, Business Solutions Specialist\, Southeast New England District\, has held several different positions over the past 23 years including clerk\, instructor\, Supervisor and acting Postmaster.  She has been part of the Small Business Office and Business Development Team for the past four years.  Her new position enables her to work with business customers to help them take advantage of all the Postal Service offers.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8877/we-mean-business-shipping-postal-service

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100609T123000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100609T193000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8832/microsoft-technet-comes-rhode-island URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8832/microsoft-technet-comes-rhode-island SUMMARY:Microsoft TechNet comes to Rhode Island! DESCRIPTION:Join us for the community launch on Office 2010 presented by Microsoft IT Pro Evangelist Dan Stolts. We will be covering in depth what Office 2010 will look like\, how it will interact with programs and how to deploy it in your office.  The event will feature demonstrations\, shortcuts\, tips as well as plenty of Q&A sessions. This program is for all PC users- from the network engineers deploying it in their organization to the tech guru thinking about getting it for his/her home computer. When\: Wednesday\, June 9\, 2010 Afternoon Session - 12\:30 - 3\:30 pm Evening Session - 4\:30 - 7\:30 pm Where\:  CCRI\, Warwick Campus Room 4808 400 East Avenue Warwick\, Rhode Island 02886 Presenter\:  Dan Stolts\, IT Pro Evangelist\, Microsoft Cost\:  Free!! Please register at www.tech-collective.org

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8832/microsoft-technet-comes-rhode-island

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100609T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100609T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9098/business-after-hours-vision-care-cumberland URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9098/business-after-hours-vision-care-cumberland SUMMARY:Business After Hours - Vision Care\, Cumberland DESCRIPTION:Come to the new home of Vision Care Cumberland and see what Dr. George Brown and his team have in store for you! You will have an evening of great networking\,laughs\, \\"beautiful food\\" and refreshments.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9098/business-after-hours-vision-care-cumberland

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100609T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100609T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6799/providence-geeks-dinner-june URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/6799/providence-geeks-dinner-june SUMMARY:Providence Geeks Dinner- June featuring OSHEAN DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Rhode Island boasts one of the country's top cyber-infrastructures dedicated to research and education? A lot of the credit for this goes to OSHEAN - a Providence-based consortium of over 30 local non-profit and government entities\, including all of the state's colleges\, universities and and hospitals. At the June Geek Dinner\, OSHEAN CEO (and Internet2 Board Member) George Loftus will give an overview of OSHEAN's impressive first 10 years\, as well as the exciting vision for where it's headed. Topics will include OSHEAN's 500-mile fiber network\, Internet2\, and the Ocean State Consortium for Advanced Resources' (OSCAR) plans for a statewide supercomputing and green data center infrastructure. Please RSVP at Facebook – and while you’re there please join our Facebook group.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/6799/providence-geeks-dinner-june

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100610T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100610T153000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9081/veterans-business-boot-camp URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9081/veterans-business-boot-camp SUMMARY:Veterans Business Boot Camp DESCRIPTION:This program is designed for both the established business and those entrepreneurs seeking to start a business. There will be opportunities for you to meet representatives from the SBA and our resource partners\, SCORE\, the RISBDC\, the Center for Women & Enterprise\, the Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Northeast Veterans Resource Center.Seating is limited\, register online\, fax or e-mail your registration as soon as possible! Co-Sponsor(s)\: U.S. Small Business AdministrationRhode Island Small Business Development Center The event is open to any veteran small business owner\, members of the National Guard or any Reserve component and their spouses.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9081/veterans-business-boot-camp

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100610T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100610T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8891/overwhelmed-entrepreneur-stopping-i-need-do-it-all-syndrome URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8891/overwhelmed-entrepreneur-stopping-i-need-do-it-all-syndrome SUMMARY:The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur - Stopping the “I Need to Do it All” Syndrome DESCRIPTION:“I’m starting a new business!” These words ring with excitement as you begin to live the life of your dreams. Then reality hits...you do the visioning\, creating\, planning\, marketing\, sales\, delivery\, bookkeeping\, banking\, face-to-face networking\, online networking\, branding\, taxes and so much more!  Add to that family responsibilities ..... the cooking\, cleaning\, laundry\, dance lessons\, homework\, soccer games\, baseball practice...and the list goes on and on! Is it a wonder why today’s entrepreneurs and solopreneurs are so overwhelmed?All of the above affects your health\, relationships\, finances\, career\, and spirit. They ALL have to been done\, but where’s the time? How can you stop the feeling of needing to do it all\, please everyone\, and still be successful in all areas of your life?This basic workshop will focus on simple\, yet powerful techniques that you can practice on a daily basis to care for yourself\, your family and business as you travel the road to success on YOUR terms.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8891/overwhelmed-entrepreneur-stopping-i-need-do-it-all-syndrome

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100610T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100610T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9028/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9028/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-meetup SUMMARY:Providence Web Development Lunch Hour Meetup DESCRIPTION:Please join us for freeform discussion of all things web.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9028/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100612T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100612T140000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9116/linux-ri-monthly-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9116/linux-ri-monthly-meeting SUMMARY:Linux RI Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Linux RI - Monthly Meeting - CT143 - Lightning talks! 15 minute limit\, all are welcome!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9116/linux-ri-monthly-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100615T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100615T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8986/get-resources-grow-your-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8986/get-resources-grow-your-business SUMMARY:Get the Resources to Grow Your Business DESCRIPTION:Let's face it\, times are tough. Budgets are even tougher. But\, despite some of the recent cutbacks on business-funding at the state level\, there are still opportunities for YOU TO GROW your Rhode Island business!Business owners\, executives and HR professionals are invited to attend an educational forum showcasing workforce development programs/services available through the RI Department of Labor & Training\, Governor’s Workforce Board RI\, and the local Workforce Investment Boards. Come grab breakfast and stick around to learn how your company can save money with tax credits\, increase talent development\, and work with a trusted resource to help you find the qualified candidates you need to hire into your company.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8986/get-resources-grow-your-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100615T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100615T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8876/how-write-business-plan-series URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8876/how-write-business-plan-series SUMMARY:How to Write a Business Plan Series DESCRIPTION:**Please note - This workshop is a two part workshop that will meet the 8th and 22nd of this month from 9-11am at Rhode Island Economic Development. It is highly recommended that you attend all 4 classes. It is recommended that you attend both classes.What is it?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 history

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8876/how-write-business-plan-series

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100616T000000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100616T235900 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8026/deadline-pbn-40-under-forty-applications URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8026/deadline-pbn-40-under-forty-applications SUMMARY:Deadline for PBN 40 Under Forty Applications DESCRIPTION:Nominate someone or apply directly for this premier event that celebrates the success and community involvement of 40 men and women under the age of forty. The 40 chosen winners are the stars of a great summer bash at the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport July 29th.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8026/deadline-pbn-40-under-forty-applications

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100616T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100616T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9005/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9005/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/9005/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100616T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100616T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9080/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9080/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesdays - Social Media DESCRIPTION:Social Media Strategy Sessions Provided in partnership by ECC and The ChatHer Group What is it? Meet one-on-one with Kirsten DiChiappari of The ChatHer Group for a NO COST hour long social media strategy session for your business. In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\: Determining Where Your Clients Are Meeting and Connecting OnlineChoosing the Right Path to Build Your FanbaseLearning to Engage Your Audience and Drive TrafficMeasuring Success or Making Changes on the Fly

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9080/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100616T163000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100616T193000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9097/business-after-hours URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9097/business-after-hours SUMMARY:Business After Hours DESCRIPTION:Come to Business After Hours and enjoy an evening of networking in a relaxed social setting. Ideal for meeting fellow professionals\, suppliers\, community leaders and clients while you establish long-lasting business relationships. Our hosts will treat you to a scrumptious array of hors-d'oeuvres while you sip on a glass of wine\, beer\, soda or water.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9097/business-after-hours

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100616T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100616T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8892/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8892/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/8892/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100617T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100617T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8889/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8889/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/8889/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100617T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100617T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8505/meet-who-you-tweet URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8505/meet-who-you-tweet SUMMARY:Meet Who You Tweet DESCRIPTION:\\"Meet Who You Tweet\\" We'\;re creating an exciting forum in Rhode Island where you and you Twitter followers and friends can meet socially and have genuine conversations over the 140 character limit! Part of the proceeds will go to United Way of Rhode Island  for the Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund (RIFRF).  The money RIFRF raises is used to help cover those expenses NOT covered by FEMA\, private insurance and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Remember\: Tickets are LIMITED! So\, start inviting those tweeters who YOU want to meet and see at this event and let'\;s make this Tweet-up a success! Date\: Thursday\, June 17\, 2010 6-8\:30PM Location\: Bistro 9 1646 Division Road East Greenwich\, RI 02818 Price\: $20.00 RSVP\: www.meetwhoyoutweet.eventbrite.com. Visit\: www.meetwhoyoutweet.com Twitter\: twitter.com/@meetwhoyoutweet Email\: info@meetwhoyoutweet.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Call us at 401-885-3200!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8505/meet-who-you-tweet

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100622T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100622T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8894/corporate-documentation-and-governance URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8894/corporate-documentation-and-governance SUMMARY:Corporate Documentation and Governance DESCRIPTION: Corporate governance refers to the set of internal policies\, rules\, and procedures that a company follows on a regular basis to ensure that it operates in a fair\, equitable\, and appropriate manner for the benefit of the company\, its management\, its employees and its owners.Every company\, no matter what its size\, will see the positive effects of implementing the principles of corporate governance.  This workshop will provide you with a guide on assessing how your small business can benefit from a governance program and a simple guide to implement a corporate governance program that fits your company. 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8894/corporate-documentation-and-governance

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100622T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100622T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9347/circuit-bend-easy-button URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9347/circuit-bend-easy-button SUMMARY:Circuit bend - The Easy Button DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9347/circuit-bend-easy-button

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100623T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100623T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9332/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9332/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesdays - Branding DESCRIPTION:Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a NO COST hour long website design\, internet marketing and branding strategy session for your business.  In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\: Areas of discussion can include\, but are not limited to\: Evaluate your current website needsSetting goals for your company websiteHow to market your website at low or no costHow to create a brand for your company and keep it consistent with your website and other marketing materials

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9332/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100623T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100623T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8970/ri-ruby-user-group-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8970/ri-ruby-user-group-meetup SUMMARY:RI Ruby User Group Meetup DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Ruby User Group has scheduled their June meetup forWednesday\, June 23\, 2010 from 6-8 pm.Location\:327 Water Street Warren\, RI 02885Entrance and parking lot are at the rear of the building.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8970/ri-ruby-user-group-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100623T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100623T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8895/business-accelerator URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8895/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 Development 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8895/business-accelerator

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100624T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100624T103000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9269/bio-ed-stem-education-session-deborah-gist URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9269/bio-ed-stem-education-session-deborah-gist SUMMARY:Bio Ed - Stem Education Session with Deborah Gist DESCRIPTION:With student education proficiencies at record lows\, Commissioner Gist is working to revise and improve Rhode Island's education programs and policies. She is also leading Rhode Island's efforts to attain federal Race to the Top funding. Join us at this very special BIO ED session as we welcome Commissioner Gist - who has recently been named among Time magazine's Top 100 most influential people - to address and take questions from not only the RI Bioscience community\, but the RI STEM industry\, education and government community at large.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9269/bio-ed-stem-education-session-deborah-gist

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100624T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100624T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8896/check-not-mail-credit-collections-seminar URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8896/check-not-mail-credit-collections-seminar SUMMARY:The Check is not in the mail! – Credit & Collections Seminar DESCRIPTION:“The Check is not in the mail! – Credit & Collections Seminar\, How to get paid more\, in full\, on time\, at less cost and without losing valued customers.”You work hard to provide a good product or service\, but receivables can bury you.  This seminar will provide solutions for getting paid as you build your business.YOU’LL DISCOVER HOW EASY IT IS TO\:WRITE THE RULES\:  You’ll decide exactly how you want to do business\, how to make sure all customers know the rules\, when to be flexible and how to use the rules to build your business.COLLECT WITH EASE\:  Have a simple system for collections\; you’ll cut your costs and keep customers you want.5 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN\:1.  The big deal about extending credit – Granting Credit or not Granting Credit.2.  Why you really have collection problems and what to do about them.3. Credit and Collection Policies – It’s a must!4. Billing and Collections\, Step by Step.5. Drawing the Line.   Someone has to do it.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8896/check-not-mail-credit-collections-seminar

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100624T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100624T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9352/migrating-webct-over-bb-course URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9352/migrating-webct-over-bb-course SUMMARY:Migrating WebCT over to BB Course DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9352/migrating-webct-over-bb-course

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100624T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100624T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9349/atari-punk-console-guided-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9349/atari-punk-console-guided-workshop SUMMARY:Atari Punk Console - Guided Workshop DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9349/atari-punk-console-guided-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100625T144500 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100625T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9296/get-free-startup-advice-ri-cie-office-hours URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9296/get-free-startup-advice-ri-cie-office-hours SUMMARY:Get Free Startup Advice at RI-CIE - Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Office Hours are an initiative of the Rhode Island Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship designed to give RI-based entrepreneurs guidance on issues related to starting or running a new venture in an accessible and informal setting.  Ideally suited for faculty\, students and entrepreneurs in \\"knowledge economy\\" fields\, such as life sciences\, technology\, engineering and the environment\, Office Hours are offered on select Fridays from 2\:45 to 5 p.m. and are staffed by seasoned advisors from the area's professional community..

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9296/get-free-startup-advice-ri-cie-office-hours

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100629T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100629T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9334/bi-weekly-technology-tuesdays URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9334/bi-weekly-technology-tuesdays SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Technology Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:FREE One-on-One Technology sessions at RIEDC\, Bi-Weekly at 1pm\, 2pm and 3pm 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. Sit down with these technology professionals in a one-on-one meeting and discuss topics such as\: Should you outsource your technology infrastructure or build your own? Assessing your business needs The Applications Service Provider (ASP) Model Building your businesses internal network and application infrastructure Website design considerations Using as a  tool for your clients to communicate and purchase from you Before you develop a website\, pick your tools for ease of updating content Hosting your website advantage Technology and productivity Using web enabled conferencing tools Presenting your products and solutionsCollaborating and sharing documents Using IP Communication to your advantage Build your network for IP Communications Cut costs for the long run Leverage security features The software based phone instead of the physical phone advantage

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9334/bi-weekly-technology-tuesdays

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100629T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100629T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8513/providence-wordpress-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8513/providence-wordpress-meetup SUMMARY:Providence WordPress Meetup DESCRIPTION:Providence'\;s montly WordPress Meetup\, now taking place the last Tuesday of every month at McFadden'\;s Restaurant and Saloon! Doors open at 6 pm\; we ask that you try to arrive by 6\:30 pm for networking. The program starts promptly at 7 pm. The program includes introductions\, a presentation\, and a chance to pick the brains of your fellow attendees.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8513/providence-wordpress-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100629T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100629T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9348/circuit-bending-ii-advanced-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9348/circuit-bending-ii-advanced-workshop SUMMARY:Circuit Bending II - Advanced Workshop DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9348/circuit-bending-ii-advanced-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100630T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100630T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9006/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9006/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/9006/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100630T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100630T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9333/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9333/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesdays - Social Media DESCRIPTION:Social Media Strategy Sessions Provided in partnership by ECC and The ChatHer Group What is it? Meet one-on-one with Kirsten DiChiappari of The ChatHer Group for a NO COST hour long social media strategy session for your business. In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\: Determining Where Your Clients Are Meeting and Connecting OnlineChoosing the Right Path to Build Your FanbaseLearning to Engage Your Audience and Drive TrafficMeasuring Success or Making Changes on the Fly

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9333/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100707T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100707T173000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9454/july-dc401-meeting-economics-personal-privacy-and-scam-web2-0 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9454/july-dc401-meeting-economics-personal-privacy-and-scam-web2-0 SUMMARY:July DC401 Meeting - The Economics of Personal Privacy and the Scam of Web2.0 DESCRIPTION:In this presentation we will present and elaborate on the economics of personal privacy. How much is your information worth and how is that information treated once given up? We'll explore the scam artists that are populate the Web2.0 industry. We'll also explore and expose the lies they tell in order to get you to give up their information\, take a look at the security and privacy culture of Web2.0/social web and how it's actually implemented.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9454/july-dc401-meeting-economics-personal-privacy-and-scam-web2-0

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100708T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100708T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9559/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-meetup-group-monthly-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9559/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-meetup-group-monthly-meetup SUMMARY:Providence Web Development Lunch Hour Meetup Group Monthly Meetup DESCRIPTION:Please join us for freeform discussion of all things web.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9559/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-meetup-group-monthly-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100710T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100710T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9583/linux-ri-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9583/linux-ri-meetup SUMMARY:Linux RI Meetup DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9583/linux-ri-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100712T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100712T193000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9556/monday-night-networking URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9556/monday-night-networking SUMMARY:Monday Night Networking DESCRIPTION:Uncle Jay’s Monday Night Networking will take place July 12 from 5\:30 to 7\:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick. This free monthly event\, sponsored by Peter George’s More Clients More Profits System\, is expected to draw more than 125 businesspeople.Bring plenty of business cards.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9556/monday-night-networking

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100713T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100713T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9603/bi-weekly-technology-tuesdays URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9603/bi-weekly-technology-tuesdays SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Technology Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:FREE One-on-One Technology sessions at RIEDC\, Bi-Weekly at 1pm\, 2pm and 3pm 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.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9603/bi-weekly-technology-tuesdays

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100713T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100714T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9420/entrepreneur-boot-camp URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9420/entrepreneur-boot-camp SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Boot Camp DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Boot Camp is an immersive program designed to jump start ten new ventures in the knowledge economy sector. The program\, funded by a grant from The Greater Providence Chamber and IPIC\, is complimentary to the chosen applicants. This one-and-a-half day program employs a mentorship approach and is designed to help you accelerate your launch and prepare for growth by\:Strengthening your business conceptRefining your business planIdentifying capital resourcesAssembling the right teamBuilding a sales plan to succeed Entrepreneur Boot Camp will be led by Jack Derby and George Simmons\, expert consultants in knowledge economy start-ups and familiar with the Providence landscape. It will be an intense\, highly interactive program with less than 20 people participating. As a result of the Entrepreneur Boot Camp\, you can expect\: An individual business plan review with detailed and objective feedback following the Boot CampDirect discussion of your funding options and helpful referralsEvaluation of your market growth potentialPresentation to area venture and angel capital sourcesSpecific follow-up by Derby Management

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9420/entrepreneur-boot-camp

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100714T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100714T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9408/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9408/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/9408/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100714T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100714T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9379/we-mean-business-planting-seedsd-high-web-site-traffic URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9379/we-mean-business-planting-seedsd-high-web-site-traffic SUMMARY:We Mean Business\: Planting the Seeds for High Web Site Traffic DESCRIPTION:Creating a web site and seeing it grow is like planting a tree and then nurturing it. Unfortunately\, many people do plant the tree but forget to nurture it. The creation of a successful web-site is a never ending process. You continuously need to nurture your web site and promote traffic to it. We will be sharing with you tips that will help you continuously drive traffic to your site.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9379/we-mean-business-planting-seedsd-high-web-site-traffic

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100714T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100714T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9604/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9604/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesdays - Social Media DESCRIPTION:Social Media Strategy Sessions Provided in partnership by ECC and The ChatHer Group What is it? Meet one-on-one with Kirsten DiChiappari of The ChatHer Group for a NO COST hour long social media strategy session for your business. In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\: Determining Where Your Clients Are Meeting and Connecting OnlineChoosing the Right Path to Build Your FanbaseLearning to Engage Your Audience and Drive TrafficMeasuring Success or Making Changes on the Fly

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9604/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-social-media

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100714T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100714T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8731/providence-geeks-dinner URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8731/providence-geeks-dinner SUMMARY:July Providence Geek Dinner - last one of the Summer featuring Manpacks DESCRIPTION:We’ve got a double dose of awesome waiting for you at the July Providence Geeks.First up\, launched in early 2010\, Manpacks is poised to storm the male undergarment market with its unique web-based subscription model. Already\, Manpacks has been covered by the likes of the New York Times\, MAXIM\, and NPR. They count as clients Internet luminaries including TWIT’s Leo Laporte and Engine Yard Co-Founder/Charify CEO Lance Walley. At the July Providence Geeks\, Co-Founders Andrew Draper and Ken Johnson will tell the Manpacks story\, as well as give a sense of where their scrappy startup is headed. Hint\: Manpacks is only about underwear\, like Amazon was only about books. Full disclosure\: Manpacks is a member team of the 2010 class of Betaspring\, a Providence-based startup accelerator\, in which I am a proud partner. And then\, we’re going on on our first ever Providence Geeks field trip – a whole two blocks away to get a the Geek tour of AS220’s new Mercantile Block. The 50\,000 square foot building will open this fall\, and will house a hugely expanded AS220 Labs\, as well as dozens of live-work studios for artists and other members of the local creative community (yes\, that includes Geeks!) We hope you can make it! (Remember\, we take August off\, so this is the last chance for us to all convene before September.) Please RSVP at Facebook – and while you’re there please join our Facebook group. And if you want to join our very-low-volume email announcement send an email to Jack Templin\, jtemplin@gmail.com with your name and affiliation.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/8731/providence-geeks-dinner

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100715T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100715T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9380/business-killers-avoid-six-mistakes-can-destroy-your-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9380/business-killers-avoid-six-mistakes-can-destroy-your-business SUMMARY:Business Killers - Avoid the Six Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business DESCRIPTION: Learn how to protect your assets.  WE NEVER PLAN TO MAKE MISTAKES. As business owners\, we're focused on running our business. Every day brings new challenges\, opportunities and decisions. But there are six mistakes that consistently cause businesses to fail. And we need to know what they are and how to avoid them!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9380/business-killers-avoid-six-mistakes-can-destroy-your-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100715T093000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100715T123000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9605/bi-weekly-business-development-ed-greene URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9605/bi-weekly-business-development-ed-greene SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Business Development with Ed Greene DESCRIPTION:You will have the opportunity to meet with Ed Greene\, MBA of Sage Business Solutions and experience one-on-one coaching. Ed is an experienced coach and consultant and has also taught at Roger Williams University and the University of Rhode Island. Ed will work with you in areas of\: Advise\:  We provide solutions to meet the needs of your business or organization. Coaching\:  We develop relationships with our clients based on our ability to provide coaching and mentoring.  We demonstrate and suggest methods and alternatives to managing and meeting challenges.Training\:  Our training covers a broad spectrum including Human relations\, Management\, Operations and Marketing.  We are experienced in administrative\, employee training\, production\, operations\, marketing and planning.Planning\:  Every aspect of your business should be included in your plan.  We work with you to create a plan that guides you in choosing your path to success

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9605/bi-weekly-business-development-ed-greene

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100716T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100716T103000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9558/networking/brainstorming-build-your-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9558/networking/brainstorming-build-your-business SUMMARY:Networking/Brainstorming To Build Your Business DESCRIPTION:theCurrier\, a Cranston company that specializes in helping businesses reach their target customers to bring in more profit\, will host a free brainstorming session for business owners Friday morning\, July 16.Pick up new ideas to build your business. Share your experiences with other business owners and learn from theirs. Make valuable business contacts.The session will take place at the More Clients More Profits Marketing Center\, 909 Warwick Avenue\, Warwick. Doors open at 8\:30 for a half hour of networking and a continental breakfast.The brainstorming session will run from 9 to 10\:30 a.m. The session is limited to eight participants.theCurrier helps businesses grow by connecting them with their target customers through publicity\, newsletters\, events\, advertising\, and other avenues.For more information\, or to reserve a spot at the brainstorming session\, call Ann-Mary Currier at (401) 467-1896 or e-mail amc@theCurrier.com

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9558/networking/brainstorming-build-your-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100716T140000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100716T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9606/intellectual-property-fridays URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9606/intellectual-property-fridays SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Fridays DESCRIPTION:Meet one-on-one with Daniel Jon Holmander\, Esq\, an intellectual property attorney from the law firm of Barlow\, Josephs & Holmes Ltd. Areas of consultation can include\, but are not limited to\: Common Law TrademarksRhode Island State Trademark RegistrationU.S. Federal TrademarkU.S. CopyrightU.S. Copyright RegistrationU.S. PatentsIf you would like to have and ECC Representative contact you within 48 hours to schedule the next available appointment date and time\, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9606/intellectual-property-fridays

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100716T144500 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100716T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9297/get-free-startup-advice-ri-cie-office-hours URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9297/get-free-startup-advice-ri-cie-office-hours SUMMARY:Get Free Startup Advice at RI-CIE - Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Office Hours are an initiative of the Rhode Island Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship designed to give RI-based entrepreneurs guidance on issues related to starting or running a new venture in an accessible and informal setting.  Ideally suited for faculty\, students and entrepreneurs in \\"knowledge economy\\" fields\, such as life sciences\, technology\, engineering and the environment\, Office Hours are offered on select Fridays from 2\:45 to 5 p.m. and are staffed by seasoned advisors from the area's professional community.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9297/get-free-startup-advice-ri-cie-office-hours

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100716T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100716T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9350/providence-48-hour-film-project-kickoff URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9350/providence-48-hour-film-project-kickoff SUMMARY:Providence 48 Hour Film Project Kickoff DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9350/providence-48-hour-film-project-kickoff

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100718T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100718T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9351/providence-48-hour-film-project-dropoff URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9351/providence-48-hour-film-project-dropoff SUMMARY:Providence 48 Hour Film Project Dropoff DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9351/providence-48-hour-film-project-dropoff

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100720T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100722T211500 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9575/48-hour-film-festival-premiere-screenings URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9575/48-hour-film-festival-premiere-screenings SUMMARY:48-Hour Film Festival Premiere Screenings DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9575/48-hour-film-festival-premiere-screenings

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100720T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100720T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9666/providence-ux-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9666/providence-ux-meetup SUMMARY:Providence UX Meetup DESCRIPTION:Hey Providence peeps\, on Tuesday July 20\, grab a wireframe\, a color palette\, and a cocktail glass to mix it up with local user-experience pros. A few folks are staging a casual meetup of designers and UX nerds. If you dig liquids\, interaction design\, info architecture\, and usability\, come join us! This is the second outing for this fandango\; a few interaction designers kinda spontaneously got together for a social meetup a few weeks ago\, and we decided we'd try to do it monthly. This time around we're adding some casual content\, too\: Josh Clark\, author of \\"Tapworthy\: Designing Great iPhone Apps\,\\" a new book from O'Reilly\, will do a brief\, informal presentation about mobile app design.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9666/providence-ux-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100721T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100721T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9682/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9682/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding SUMMARY:Bi-Weekly Web Wednesday's - Branding DESCRIPTION:What is it? Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a NO COST hour long website design\, internet marketing and branding strategy session for your business.  In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\: Areas of discussion can include\, but are not limited to\: Evaluate your current website needsSetting goals for your company websiteHow to market your website at low or no costHow to create a brand for your company and keep it consistent with your website and other marketing materials

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9682/bi-weekly-web-wednesdays-branding

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100721T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100721T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9381/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9381/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.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9381/how-start-and-run-successful-small-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100721T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100721T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9643/design-medical-devices URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9643/design-medical-devices SUMMARY:Design of Medical Devices DESCRIPTION:What\: Design of Medical Devices - AAMI/ANSI HE75 Standard Review When\: Wednesday\, July 21st\:  6\:30 – 9pm (food and beverage served with review to start at 7pm) Where\: Ximedica 55 Dupont Drive\, Providence\, RI 02907 Click for directions\, Google Maps   IDSA Members\: $15 HFES\, AAMI Members\: $25 Non-Members\: $35   A copy of the HE75 standard will be given away as a door prize thanks to AAMI ($270 value).   The ANSI/AAMI HE75 Human Factors Standard overview is sponsored by the IDSA Medical Section with the IDSA Rhode Island Chapter\, and hosted by Ximedica. The review will be led by Steve Wilcox\, Ph.D.\, the current Human Interaction Section Chair of the IDSA. Steve is on the AAMI Human Factors committee that developed the standard and is a contributing author to HE75 content.   What is the agenda? Steve will present an overview of the Standard’s contents and intention for use\, three examples of how it could be used\, and mediate a discussion/Q&A session.   What is the AAMI/ANSI HE 75 standard? The standard was developed by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Human Factors committee in cooperation with the FDA\; it supplants HE48\, which was written in the mid 80s\, to provide design guidelines for user interface development in medical devices.   It is essential for the medical device designer to be well versed in the many regulatory standards that apply to the healthcare industry in order to contribute as critical member of the device development team. This is especially true for the human factors standards since they pertain specifically to the user interaction element of the design.   Over the past decade or so the FDA has started really focusing on the fact that use error was the source of the majority of adverse events (nice word for really bad things regarding the patient). This focus translated into an emphasis on human factors and device ease-of-use (reference 21CFR820.30). It is recognized that the most effective way to mitigate use error is through the design of the device in the first place (as opposed to training or instruction for use).   Who should attend? Medical Device Industry Professionals\, Industrial Designers\, Quality Engineers\, Mechanical Engineers\, Software Engineers\, Human Factors Engineers.     Thank you!  Free feel to contact me with any questions you may have. Andrea Larocque Marketing Manager   Ximedica 55 DuPont Drive Providence\, RI  02907   401-330-3163 Ext. 132 Fax  401-626-3356 www.ximedica.com   Read Ximedica’s blog\, Living Innovation\, at http\://www.ximedica.com/living-innovation

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9643/design-medical-devices

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100722T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100722T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9382/business-killers-avoid-six-mistakes-can-destroy-your-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9382/business-killers-avoid-six-mistakes-can-destroy-your-business SUMMARY:Business Killers - Avoid the Six Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business DESCRIPTION:Learn how to protect your assets.  WE NEVER PLAN TO MAKE MISTAKES. As business owners\, we're focused on running our business. Every day brings new challenges\, opportunities and decisions. But there are six mistakes that consistently cause businesses to fail. And we need to know what they are and how to avoid them!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9382/business-killers-avoid-six-mistakes-can-destroy-your-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100723T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100723T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9572/owning-business-right-you-pre-venture-clinic URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9572/owning-business-right-you-pre-venture-clinic SUMMARY:Is Owning a Business Right For You? A Pre-venture Clinic DESCRIPTION:This clinic is designed for individuals who are thinking about owning a business and need assistance with the procedures and government regulations involved in starting a business. This three-hour seminar will provide participants with an understanding of the commitment\, risks and rewards\, advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship. Topics include the feasibility of your business idea\, legal requirements/structure\, management and risk assessments\, general business planning and much more! Also learn about resources available to you from the Small Business Development Center. You will leave this session with tools\, worksheets\, and tips to get started. This clinic is appropriate for those individuals who are not yet in business and are interested in general information. Pre-Registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9572/owning-business-right-you-pre-venture-clinic

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100723T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100723T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9683/business-basics-10-steps-starting-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9683/business-basics-10-steps-starting-business SUMMARY:Business Basics\: 10 Steps To Starting A Business DESCRIPTION:One 2-hour class for $35. Registration is required Ten Steps to Starting a Business is ideal for those in the early stages of starting a business\, or those thinking about owning a business. This one time\, two-hour workshop will include topics like\: considering your legal structure\, choosing a name and identity\, obtaining an employer identification number\, licenses and permits\, insurance and much more. You will leave this session with an A to Z overview\, as well as the specific tools and tips that will help you get started quickly.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9683/business-basics-10-steps-starting-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100723T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100723T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9684/byb-power-social-media-your-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9684/byb-power-social-media-your-business SUMMARY:BYB\: The Power Of Social Media In Your Business DESCRIPTION:Part of Building Your Business Workshops (BYB)* Each 2-hour class is $35. Registration is required. Listen and learn! Join our experts and your peers at Building Your Business Workshops\, and learn to successfully solve your business problems. 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 role in the learning process. If you have a specific business concern\, then come and discuss it in a group. Your vision is our mission\, and we are here to help you every step of the way.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9684/byb-power-social-media-your-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100727T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100727T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8514/providence-wordpress-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8514/providence-wordpress-meetup SUMMARY:Providence WordPress Meetup DESCRIPTION: Providence'\;s montly WordPress Meetup\, taking place the last Tuesday of every month at McFadden'\;s Restaurant and Saloon! Doors open at 6 pm\; we ask that you try to arrive by 6\:30 pm for networking. The program starts promptly at 7 pm. The program includes introductions\, a presentation\, and a chance to pick the brains of your fellow attendees.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8514/providence-wordpress-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100727T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100727T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9573/getting-your-business-and-running-start-clinic URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9573/getting-your-business-and-running-start-clinic SUMMARY:Getting Your Business Up and Running - a 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 generous packet of information pertaining to the workshop is provided. Pre-Registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9573/getting-your-business-and-running-start-clinic

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100728T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100728T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9409/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9409/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/9409/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100728T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100728T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8027/pbns-40-under-forty URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8027/pbns-40-under-forty SUMMARY:PBN's 40 Under Forty DESCRIPTION:Nominate someone or apply directly for this premier event that celebrates the success and community involvement of 40 men and women under the age of forty. The 40 chosen winners are the stars of a great summer bash at the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport July 29th.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8027/pbns-40-under-forty

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100728T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100728T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9711/2010-40-under-forty-party URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9711/2010-40-under-forty-party SUMMARY:2010 40 Under Forty Party DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a great summer business party and the chance to connect with successful achievers. Celebrate with the 2010 class of 40 Under Forty! The awards ceremony and party is Wednesday\, July 28th\, 5\:30-8pm\, at the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. The event is catered by Russell Morin\, with spirits from Cold River Vodka\, Newport Vineyards and Newport Storm. Tickets are $60\, and all inclusive

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9711/2010-40-under-forty-party

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100728T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100728T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9383/business-accelerator URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9383/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 Business 2. Tax Management That Will Save You Money 3. Pricing Strategies to Retain Customers & Grow Margins 4. The Secret Formula of the 1\,000 Top Businesses 5. Marketing Strategies That Will Triple Your Probability of Success 6. How to Get Clients Coming to You When They’re Ready to Buy More 7. Relationship Management Secrets for Being “Top of Mind” 8. New Business Development Strategies that Create the Best\, Qualified Prospects 9. How to Eliminate “Unpaid Consulting” in the Business Development Process 10. How to Maintain Accountability for Business Development

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9383/business-accelerator

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100729T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100729T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9149/verbal-branding-stephen-melanson URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9149/verbal-branding-stephen-melanson SUMMARY:Verbal Branding with Stephen Melanson DESCRIPTION:As promised\, we have an intrepid presenter from Boston on tap\: Stephen Melanson will open our eyes to the importance of Verbal Branding. In this 140-character era\, concise messaging is critical\, whether you're focus is online or not. 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9149/verbal-branding-stephen-melanson

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100729T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100729T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9574/buzz-budget-pr-tools-small-businesses-and-entrepreneurs URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9574/buzz-budget-pr-tools-small-businesses-and-entrepreneurs SUMMARY:Buzz On a Budget\: PR Tools for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:This 2 hour workshop is designed to equip small businesses with tailored public relations strategies and pitching tactics that can help significantly—yet inexpensively—raise awareness\, complement the brand\, and meet business objectives. The ability to clearly and consistently communicate a company’s brand is important to the success of any business. Today’s businesses are challenged with determining the most impactful and economical mediums to pursue to communicate their offerings—e.g. traditional media (TV\, radio\, print)\, social media (Facebook\, Twitter\, blogs\, LinkedIn)\, etc. Speaker(s)\: Julie Ruditzky Loffredi\, television news reporter and owner of Publicity Crew\, a public relations firm.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9574/buzz-budget-pr-tools-small-businesses-and-entrepreneurs

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100729T192000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100729T222000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9224/pecha-kucha-volume-16 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9224/pecha-kucha-volume-16 SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha\, Volume #16 DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 16th Pecha Kucha night in Providence!  The theme is TBD and suggestions are most welcome.  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 over 300 cities worldwide\, and landed in Providence last March. When\: Thursday\, July 29th - doors open at 19\:20\, presentations start at 20\:20Where\: The Steelyard\, 27 Sims Avenue\, Providence 02909To present or get more info\, check the Facebook event\, global PK site\, or contact Stephanie\:misstephanie.gerson@gmail.com. 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9224/pecha-kucha-volume-16

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100730T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100730T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9548/summer-undergraduate-research-fellows-conference URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9548/summer-undergraduate-research-fellows-conference SUMMARY:Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows Conference DESCRIPTION:This annual conference allows undergraduate students the unique opportunity to showcase the hands-on laboratory experience they developed and present their summer research findings. Take advantage of this morning event to speak with Rhode Island students about their work and see how federal research dollars are helping to train them for careers in the fields of biomedical\, behavioral\, environmental\, and life sciences. Over 80 presentations will be on display from students representing colleges such as the University of Rhode Island\, Brown University\, Providence College\, Rhode Island College\, Roger Williams University\, Salve Regina University\, Bryant University\, and the Community College of Rhode Island.   Registration & breakfast begins at 8\:00 a.m. With opening remarks at 9\:00 a.m.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9548/summer-undergraduate-research-fellows-conference

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100803T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100803T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9705/we-mean-business-business-entity-formation URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9705/we-mean-business-business-entity-formation SUMMARY:We Mean Business\: Business Entity Formation DESCRIPTION:Presented By\: Elizabeth Tanner\, Esq.\, and Loree Dubois\, CPATime\: 9-11amLocation\: RIEDC For more information and to register\, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9705/we-mean-business-business-entity-formation

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100805T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100805T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9706/business-killers-avoid-six-mistakes-can-destroy-your-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9706/business-killers-avoid-six-mistakes-can-destroy-your-business SUMMARY:Business Killers - Avoid the Six Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business DESCRIPTION:Presented by\: Greg Mozzi\, Legacy Financial Group Time\: 9-11amLocation\: RIEDC  This class is Part 2 of a 2 part class. For more information and to register\, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9706/business-killers-avoid-six-mistakes-can-destroy-your-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100806T144500 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100806T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9298/get-free-startup-advice-ri-cie-office-hours URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9298/get-free-startup-advice-ri-cie-office-hours SUMMARY:Get Free Startup Advice at RI-CIE - Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Office Hours are an initiative of the Rhode Island Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship designed to give RI-based entrepreneurs guidance on issues related to starting or running a new venture in an accessible and informal setting.  Ideally suited for faculty\, students and entrepreneurs in \\"knowledge economy\\" fields\, such as life sciences\, technology\, engineering and the environment\, Office Hours are offered on select Fridays from 2\:45 to 5 p.m. and are staffed by seasoned advisors from the area's professional community.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9298/get-free-startup-advice-ri-cie-office-hours

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100813T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100813T103000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9840/networking/brainstorming-build-your-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9840/networking/brainstorming-build-your-business SUMMARY:Networking/Brainstorming to Build Your Business DESCRIPTION:theCurrier\, a Cranston company that specializes in helping businesses reach their target customers\, will host a free brainstorming session for business owners Friday morning\, August 13.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9840/networking/brainstorming-build-your-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100813T171500 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100813T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9896/action-speaks-special-forum-free-culture-intellectual-property URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9896/action-speaks-special-forum-free-culture-intellectual-property SUMMARY:Action Speaks! A Special Forum on \\"Free Culture\\" & Intellectual Property DESCRIPTION:Join Artist Shepard Fairey\, Political Activist & Author Lawrence Lessig\, Computer Scientist & Engineer Brandon Edens and AS220 Artistic Director Umberto Crenca in a discussion on\\"Free Culture.\\" Moderated by Action Speaks Host Marc Levitt.

As part of Providence's nationally known Action Speak radio show\, the inaugural honorees of the AS220 Free Culture Award\, Shepard Fairey and Brandon Edens\, Harvard law professor\, political activist\, and \\"Free Culture\\" author Lawrence Lessig\, and AS220 Artistic Director\, Umberto Crenca will take part in a public conversation moderated by Marc Levitt\, Host and Creative Director of Action Speaks.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9896/action-speaks-special-forum-free-culture-intellectual-property

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100818T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100818T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9707/public-relations-useful-tips-standing-out-tough-economy URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9707/public-relations-useful-tips-standing-out-tough-economy SUMMARY:Public Relations - Useful Tips for Standing Out in a Tough Economy DESCRIPTION: Presented by\: Robert BeadleTime\: 9-11amLocation\: RIEDC For more information and to register\, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9707/public-relations-useful-tips-standing-out-tough-economy

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100818T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100818T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9848/riedc/ecc-web-wednesdays-branding-bi-weekly-one-one-sessions URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9848/riedc/ecc-web-wednesdays-branding-bi-weekly-one-one-sessions SUMMARY:Web Wednesdays - Branding - Bi-Weekly One-on-One Sessions DESCRIPTION:Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a NO COST hour long website design\, internet marketing and branding strategy session for your business.  In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\: Areas of discussion can include\, but are not limited to\: Evaluate your current website needsSetting goals for your company websiteHow to market your website at low or no costHow to create a brand for your company and keep it consistent with your website and other marketing materials   If you would like to have and ECC Representative contact you within 48 hours to schedule the next available appointment date and time\, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9848/riedc/ecc-web-wednesdays-branding-bi-weekly-one-one-sessions

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100818T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100818T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9720/ri-ruby-user-group-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9720/ri-ruby-user-group-meetup SUMMARY:RI Ruby User Group Meetup DESCRIPTION:The RI Ruby User Group will hold their August 2010 meeting on August 18. The meeting will be held at Mojo Tech headquarters\, at 327 Water Street in Warren\, RI from 6-8 pm. Brian Cardarella will be the evening's guest speaker.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9720/ri-ruby-user-group-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100818T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100818T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9946/rifc-vfx-group-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9946/rifc-vfx-group-meeting SUMMARY:RIFC VFX Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:The group will meet at DownCity Pictures 236 Westminster Street - the Alice Building - Studio 705 (you have to buzz this suite to get in) Providence\, RI As usual\, bring anything you're working on or having trouble with - or recent triumphs (like\, how do you digitally break a mirror?).

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9946/rifc-vfx-group-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100819T000100 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100819T235900 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9374/deadline-pbn-innovation-awards-applications URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9374/deadline-pbn-innovation-awards-applications SUMMARY:Deadline for PBN Innovation Awards applications DESCRIPTION:Applications are now being accepted for Providence Business News’ fifth annual Innovation Awards competition\, which is presented in partnership with the R.I. Economic Development Corporation.The awards recognize innovations in six industry categories\:Energy and the Environment Health care and Biotechnology Manufacturing and Construction (engineering and architecture) Social and Community Services (nonprofits\, education\, government) Information Technology Professional Services (finance\, hospitality\, law\, etc.) In addition\, there are three individual award categories\:Innovator of the Year Rising Star Innovator (under the age of 35\, including students) Innovation Champion (individual or organization) A panel of judges will meet in August to review the applications and select the winners. In some categories\, a finalist may be selected as well. Profiles of last year’s winners are available here.Application forms will be available Monday on PBN.com’s events page or by e-mailing events@pbn.com. The deadline for applications is Thursday\, Aug. 19.The winners will be honored at an awards dinner and ceremony Wednesday\, Sept. 22 at the George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology on the campus of Bryant University.The Innovation awards are sponsored by Bryant University\, Cox Business\, Gencorp Insurance Group\, and the R.I. Science and Technology Advisory Council.Additional information is available at pbn.com/pbn_events.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9374/deadline-pbn-innovation-awards-applications

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100820T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100820T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9845/owning-business-right-you-pre-venture-clinic URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9845/owning-business-right-you-pre-venture-clinic SUMMARY:Is Owning a Business Right for You? A Pre-venture Clinic DESCRIPTION:This clinic is designed for individuals who are thinking about owning a business and need assistance with the procedures and government regulations involved in starting a business. This three-hour seminar will provide participants with an understanding of the commitment\, risks and rewards\, advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship. Topics include the feasibility of your business idea\, legal requirements/structure\, management and risk assessments\, general business planning and much more! Also learn about resources available to you from the Small Business Development Center. You will leave this session with tools\, worksheets\, and tips to get started. This clinic is appropriate for those individuals who are not yet in business and are interested in general information. Pre-Registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9845/owning-business-right-you-pre-venture-clinic

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100820T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100820T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9841/building-basic-website-your-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9841/building-basic-website-your-business SUMMARY:Building a Basic Website for Your Business DESCRIPTION:Part of Building Your Business Workshops (BYB).  Business owners are invited to join CWE experts and their peers as they learn to successfully solve business problems.  Topic specific sessions are taught by experts who focus on areas essential for launching and running a business with feedback playing an important role in the learning process.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9841/building-basic-website-your-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100821T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100821T140000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9837/free-geek-providence-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9837/free-geek-providence-meeting SUMMARY:Free Geek Providence Meeting DESCRIPTION:Greetings Free Geek Providence fans\, It has been too long since we have had an open meeting\, and we have lots to tell you! * First the Exciting news is that we are now an official 501(c)3 * we have a new leadership model and a new board! * we got a grant! We have a lot to talk about as an organization\, Whether you are new to Free Geek Providence or long time volunteer\, please come to our Open Meeting. Saturday - August 21st \, 12-2pm at the Community Room at Rochambeau Library 708 Hope Street( Rochambeau and Hope st). Map IF you have a topic you would like to discuss please send it to me or Loren\, hillbillyloren@gmail.com and we will see if we can get it on the agenda. From here on out we will have a monthly meeting\, we are still working on an exact location and dates\, but Loren will be working out those details and planning the agenda. IF you have questions or concerns. please email me. Forrest forrestsutton@gmail.com Free Geek Providence

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9837/free-geek-providence-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100821T120300 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100821T120300 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9852/best-providence-48-hour-film-project URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9852/best-providence-48-hour-film-project SUMMARY:Best of the Providence 48 Hour Film Project DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9852/best-providence-48-hour-film-project

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100821T223000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100821T223000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9851/providence-48-hour-film-project-wrap-party URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9851/providence-48-hour-film-project-wrap-party SUMMARY:Providence 48 Hour Film Project Wrap Party DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9851/providence-48-hour-film-project-wrap-party

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100824T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100824T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9708/business-accelerator URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9708/business-accelerator SUMMARY:Business Accelerator DESCRIPTION:Presented by\: David Lucier and John PolumboTime\: 6\:30-8\:30pmLocation\: 875 Centerville Road\, Building 2\, Unit 5\, Warwick\, RI For more information and to register\, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9708/business-accelerator

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100824T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100824T233000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9739/providence-ux-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9739/providence-ux-meetup SUMMARY:Providence UX Meetup DESCRIPTION:Grab a wireframe\, a color palette\, and a cocktail glass to mix it up with local user-experience pros. This is the third monthly gathering for this casual meetup of designers and UX nerds. If you dig liquids\, interaction design\, info architecture\, and usability\, come join us!http\://www.averyprovidence.com/Please RSVP here\: http\://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145665105447553#!/event.php?eid=145665105447553&ref=mf

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9739/providence-ux-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100825T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100825T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9849/web-wednesdays-social-media-bi-weekly-one-one-sessions URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9849/web-wednesdays-social-media-bi-weekly-one-one-sessions SUMMARY:Web Wednesdays - Social Media - Bi-Weekly One-on-One Sessions DESCRIPTION:What is it? Meet one-on-one with Kirsten DiChiappari of The ChatHer Group for a NO COST hour long social media strategy session for your business. In these sessions\, topics covered may include\, but are not limited to\:Determining Where Your Clients Are Meeting and Connecting OnlineChoosing the Right Path to Build Your FanbaseLearning to Engage Your Audience and Drive TrafficMeasuring Success or Making Changes on the Fly   If you would like to have and ECC Representative contact you within 48 hours to schedule the next available appointment date and time\, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9849/web-wednesdays-social-media-bi-weekly-one-one-sessions

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100825T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100825T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9947/statewide-young-professionals-networking-night URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9947/statewide-young-professionals-networking-night SUMMARY:Statewide Young Professionals Networking Night DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the first ever Statewide Young Professionals Networking Night. This event is intended to bring all of the state's Young Professionals together for a vibrant night of social interaction that will help you build a network of contacts and like-minded friends\, exchange ideas and especially have fun in a professional\, casual and non-intimidating setting. The evening will be hosted in downtown Providence and includes free mouth-watering appetizers\, a cash bar\, a Speed Networking session\, free parking valet\, door prizes and MORE! The event will be held at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Providence\, RI. The restaurant is located in the Capital Center District of Providence in the new GTECH Center\, a premiere downtown location with striking views of the Capital\, Waterplace Park and Providence's historic eastside with an outdoor patio overlooking the Riverwalk. Space is LIMITED (we're serious) so please click on the link to register today!!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9947/statewide-young-professionals-networking-night

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100825T192000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100825T222000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9865/pecha-kucha URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9865/pecha-kucha SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 17th Pecha Kucha night in Providence\, and to be co-hosted by outgoing hostess Stephanie Gerson and incoming host Michael Gazdacko! The theme is\: scandalous & slanderous.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 over 300 cities worldwide\, and first landed in Providence in March of 09.When\: Wednesday\, August 25th - doors open at 19\:20\, presentations start at 20\:20Where\: Waterplace Park\, 1 Finance Way\, Providence 02903***Doors open at 7\:20\, presentations start at 8\:20\, and shmoozing goes down throughout.***

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9865/pecha-kucha

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100826T150000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100826T150000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9864/design-tool-column-store-databases-thesis-defense URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9864/design-tool-column-store-databases-thesis-defense SUMMARY:Design Tool for Column Store Databases - Thesis Defense DESCRIPTION:There has been a significant amount of prior work on automating physical database design. The goal of an automated designer is to produce auxiliary structures that speed up user queries\, while not using more than the allotted resource budget (typically disk space). Most existing research has been done in the context of commercial row store databases such as Microsoft SQL Server or IBM DB2. In fact\, every commercial database ships with some sort of a tool that can provide design recommendations for the consideration of the DBA (database administrator). An automated tool is necessary not simply because a human DBA is not always available but because the complexity of the design problem is constantly increasing\: new auxiliary structures and query processing methods are introduced in existing commercial databases\, and more users and queries are being serviced.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9864/design-tool-column-store-databases-thesis-defense

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100826T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100826T183000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9862/business-after-hours URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9862/business-after-hours SUMMARY:Business After Hours DESCRIPTION:Join the North Central Chamber of Commerce  for our August  \\"Business After Hours\\" at RI Billard Bar \, located at 2022 Smith St. in North Providence.  This networking opportunity will be held on Thursday\, August 26\, 2010 from 5\:00 - 6\:30 pm.  We welcome you to a great night of networking\, food\, beverages and mingling with other business people.  RI Billiard Bar is looking forward to a fun night with other Chamber members and more.  ALL are welcome - North Central Chamber members are always free!  The North Central Chamber and RI Billiard Bar hope to see you there!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9862/business-after-hours

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100826T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100826T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9941/social-media-answers-newport-interactive-marketers URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9941/social-media-answers-newport-interactive-marketers SUMMARY:Social Media Answers with Newport Interactive Marketers DESCRIPTION:Another great speaker from Boston's on tap for our 4th Newport Interactive Marketers gathering on 8/26\: We're thrilled to host nationally known expert on LinkedIn\, Twitter\, Facebook\, YouTube\, and Google SEO -- Patrick O'Malley. Social Media Answers Patrick is a fantastic\, dynamic speaker who's game to field your social media questions and to offer current best practices for utilizing social media to boost your business. Patrick is the former VP of Operations for Northern Light\, Google's former top competitor\,  and has spoken across the country and internationally. Who should attend? Social media practitioners\: To make the event truly interactive\, we welcome your successes & insights.Social media neophytes\: Please come early for a quick personal briefing before Patrick jumps in.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9941/social-media-answers-newport-interactive-marketers

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100827T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100827T133000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9863/leads-luncheon-sponsored-slocum-realty-/-slocum-insurance URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9863/leads-luncheon-sponsored-slocum-realty-/-slocum-insurance SUMMARY:Leads Luncheon sponsored by Slocum Realty / Slocum Insurance DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch and start building relationships that will generate new customers/clients and strengthen your connection to existing ones.  You do not have to bring a lead\; just enjoy a delicious lunch while you get acquainted with other members of the business community.  Come share your \\"60 second commercial\\" to help others better understand what you do\, what you have to offer and who you need to meet.  This is a great event to easily connect with a larger number of potential customers.  Make sure to bring plenty of business cards and we will show you how.  CRICC members will receive a pdf of all attendees.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9863/leads-luncheon-sponsored-slocum-realty-/-slocum-insurance

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100827T144500 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100827T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9299/get-free-startup-advice-ri-cie-office-hours URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9299/get-free-startup-advice-ri-cie-office-hours SUMMARY:Get Free Startup Advice at RI-CIE - Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Office Hours are an initiative of the Rhode Island Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship designed to give RI-based entrepreneurs guidance on issues related to starting or running a new venture in an accessible and informal setting.  Ideally suited for faculty\, students and entrepreneurs in \\"knowledge economy\\" fields\, such as life sciences\, technology\, engineering and the environment\, Office Hours are offered on select Fridays from 2\:45 to 5 p.m. and are staffed by seasoned advisors from the area's professional community. 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9299/get-free-startup-advice-ri-cie-office-hours

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100828T150000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100828T230000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9960/ri-mini-maker-faire URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9960/ri-mini-maker-faire SUMMARY:RI Mini Maker Faire DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island’s own Mini Maker Faire\, featuring hands-on making\, building & hacking\, culinary crafting\, garage technology\, arts and creativity for sale\, and robots\, culminating with a Waterfire in the Creative Capital\, Providence\, RI.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9960/ri-mini-maker-faire

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100831T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100831T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10061/wordpress-101-training-amanda-blum URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10061/wordpress-101-training-amanda-blum SUMMARY:WordPress 101 Training with Amanda Blum DESCRIPTION:Amanda Blum – a RISD graduate\, semi-local from Cape Cod\, and professional trainer – has generously volunteered her time for a special\, exclusive event for the Boston and Providence WordPress Meetup groups. The Providence event will take place on August 31\, from 10 am to 4 pm\, the day of our next meet up (which will be in the evening\, as always). Amanda will also be doing a special presentation in the evening at our meet up. Intended for beginners still learning the WordPress ropes\, just dipping their toes in\, or simply eager to know what all the fuss is about\, this all day event requires no special web development or technical experience. And best of all\, it’s absolutely free.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10061/wordpress-101-training-amanda-blum

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100831T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100831T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8534/providence-wordpress-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8534/providence-wordpress-meetup SUMMARY:Providence WordPress Meetup DESCRIPTION: Providence'\;s montly WordPress Meetup\, taking place the last Tuesday of every month at McFadden'\;s Restaurant and Saloon! Doors open at 6 pm\; we ask that you try to arrive by 6\:30 pm for networking. The program starts promptly at 7 pm. The program includes introductions\, a presentation\, and a chance to pick the brains of your fellow attendees.  \;

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8534/providence-wordpress-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100831T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100831T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9846/getting-your-business-and-running-start-clinic URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9846/getting-your-business-and-running-start-clinic SUMMARY:Getting Your Business Up and 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 generous packet of information pertaining to the workshop is provided. Pre-Registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9846/getting-your-business-and-running-start-clinic

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100901T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100901T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9850/dc401-meeting-august URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9850/dc401-meeting-august SUMMARY:DC401 Meeting - September DESCRIPTION:DC401 is the local Defcon Group for Rhode Island. DC401 is a gathering for folks interested in the alternate applications of modern technology\, referred to properly as 'hacking'. DC401 is not intended to compete with any other computer group\, such as Providence Geeks\, 2600 or Linux User Groups\, but rather to provide yet another gathering place for the discussion of technology and security topics. DC401 meetings are open to anyone\, regardless of their skill\, age\, job\, gender\, etc. DC401 is here to help you learn new things\, meet new people\, mentor others in areas you may be strong in\, and provide some cohesion within the hacker culture and it's members. For more information\, visit http\://dc401.org or email dcg401 {at} gmail {dot} com.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9850/dc401-meeting-august

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100908T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100908T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9761/we-mean-business-expo-2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9761/we-mean-business-expo-2010 SUMMARY:We Mean Business Expo 2010 DESCRIPTION:We Mean Business is your connection to business success in Rhode Island. Get help connecting with the right governmental and non-profit business organizations to start or grow your business\; access a network of public and private consultants that can give you advice based on your business needs and learn about financing programs especially for the small business owner. We Mean Business is a joint venture of Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis' First Stop Business Information Center and Every Company Counts\, an initiative of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation. The mission of We Mean Business is to connect Rhode Island business owners with local\, state and federal agencies as well as the non-profit resources that impact their business. This collaboration presents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to discuss issues that impact their business and to get the information they will need to start\, grow or improve their business experience in Rhode Island.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9761/we-mean-business-expo-2010

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100908T103100 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100908T103100 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10100/nesea-ri-sept-8-get-ready-ri-electric-vehicles URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10100/nesea-ri-sept-8-get-ready-ri-electric-vehicles SUMMARY:Get Ready RI for Electric Vehicles DESCRIPTION:In case you missed the big news\, the state's first public electric car charge spot was unveiled at Cardi's Furniture in West Warwick last Friday - thanks to the vision of Project Get Ready RI. To find out how this is just the beginning of a RI electric car future\, come hear Al Dahlberg - the mastermind behind Project Get Ready RI - talk about his plan to get 10\,000 plug in-electric vehicles on the road by 2015 - and how you can be involved.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10100/nesea-ri-sept-8-get-ready-ri-electric-vehicles

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100915T073000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100915T184500 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10166/bif-6 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10166/bif-6 SUMMARY:BIF 6 DESCRIPTION:Each year BIF hosts a national gathering of amazing people from all walks of life to share their personal story. Now in its sixth year\, the BIF Collaborative Innovation Summit is much more a conversation than a conference. Over two days\, more than two dozen people will take the stage and replace canned presentations with something personal. There are absolutely no panels or talking heads\, no infomercials or powerpoints\, just very personal stories from people who combine passion\, creativity\, smarts and discipline to get things done in new and valuable ways.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10166/bif-6

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100915T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100915T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9842/how-start-or-run-small-business-september-15th URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9842/how-start-or-run-small-business-september-15th SUMMARY:How To Start (or Run) A Small Business - September 15th DESCRIPTION:Free Workshop - Call (401) 946-1900 To Reserve Your Spot 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 Marketing

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9842/how-start-or-run-small-business-september-15th

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100915T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100915T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9866/snenug-meeting-september URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9866/snenug-meeting-september SUMMARY:SNENUG Meeting - September DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2010  7 PM Paul Thurrott – Will introduce us to the new Windows phone with its completely new OS (huge change over Windows CE) and will have the phone itself available for demonstration.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9866/snenug-meeting-september

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100916T073000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100916T173000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10167/bif-6 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10167/bif-6 SUMMARY:BIF 6 DESCRIPTION:Each year BIF hosts a national gathering of amazing people from all walks of life to share their personal story. Now in its sixth year\, the BIF Collaborative Innovation Summit is much more a conversation than a conference. Over two days\, more than two dozen people will take the stage and replace canned presentations with something personal. There are absolutely no panels or talking heads\, no infomercials or powerpoints\, just very personal stories from people who combine passion\, creativity\, smarts and discipline to get things done in new and valuable ways.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10167/bif-6

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100918T093000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100918T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10181/first-lego-training-session-new-and-potential-mentors URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10181/first-lego-training-session-new-and-potential-mentors SUMMARY:FIRST LEGO Training Session for New (and Potential) Mentors DESCRIPTION:FIRST LEGO League Rhode Island is hosting a training session for new (and potential) coaches and mentors on Saturday\, September 18\, from 9\:30 AM to 1 PM. The training will be held at the AIR 4-H facility\, Building 80\, on the grounds of NUWC in Newport. FIRST LEGO League offers students aged 9-14 an opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of using science\, engineering and technology to solve challenging world problems. Teams participating in the FIRST LEGO League design\, build and program a LEGO Mindstorms NXT robot to score as many points as possible in 2.5 minutes on a playing field full of obstacles. Teams also complete a project related to the annual theme (this year\, biotechnology and biomedical engineering). The project—which is designed to promote scientific literacy\, create a bridge to higher education\, and increase connections between middle school students and science\, math and technology professionals. The 9/18 session is for adults interested in coaching or mentoring FIRST LEGO League teams. FLL offers mentoring opportunities for engineers (mechanical\, computer\, electrical\, biomedical and systems\, primarily)\, computer programmers\, and scientists in the biomed or biotech field. You can volunteer for a few hours or a whole season. Advanced registration is required for this training session. To register for this free training\, please contact FIRST LEGO League Coordinator Mary Johnson at mcejohnson@yahoo.com.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10181/first-lego-training-session-new-and-potential-mentors

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100918T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100918T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10176/freegeek-providence-open-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10176/freegeek-providence-open-meeting SUMMARY:FreeGeek Providence - Open Meeting DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, FreeGeek Providence will have an open meeting for anyone interested in finding out what is going on\, joining our organization or just to find out what we do. The meeting will be held at\: 8 Abbot Park Place\, Providence\, RI 02903 Map (Near the Beneficent Congregational Church) The meeting will begin at 11\:00 We hope you can join us! FreeGeek Providence Staff

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10176/freegeek-providence-open-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100922T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100922T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8732/providence-geeks-dinner URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8732/providence-geeks-dinner SUMMARY:Providence Geeks Dinner featuring Tracelytics 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/8732/providence-geeks-dinner

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100922T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100922T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10153/pbn-innovation-awards URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10153/pbn-innovation-awards SUMMARY:PBN Innovation Awards DESCRIPTION:Join PBN and our sponsors when we honor the winners of the 2010 Rhode Island Innovation Awards. The awards ceremony and dinner is Wednesday\, September 22nd at the Bello Center on the campus of Bryant University. The dinner is catered by Russell Morin. Tickets are $85 and all inclusive.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10153/pbn-innovation-awards

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100922T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100922T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10241/5th-annual-rhode-island-innovation-awards-dinner-ceremony URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10241/5th-annual-rhode-island-innovation-awards-dinner-ceremony SUMMARY:5th Annual Rhode Island Innovation Awards Dinner & Ceremony DESCRIPTION:You're Invited to the 5th AnnualRhode Island Innovation Awards Dinner & CeremonyBe part of a dynamic evening when PBN honorsthe Innovators that make Rhode Island unique.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10241/5th-annual-rhode-island-innovation-awards-dinner-ceremony

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100922T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100922T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10206/business-accelerator-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10206/business-accelerator-workshop SUMMARY:Business Accelerator Workshop DESCRIPTION:Free Workshop - Call (401) 273-1215 To Reserve Your Spot What you will learn\: Top Ten Pitfalls of Running A Small Business\; Tax Management to Save You Money\; Pricing Strategies To Retain Customers and Grow Margins\; Marketing Strategies That Will Triple Your Probability of Success\; How To Get Clients Coming To You When They Are Ready To Buy More\; New Business Development Strategies that Create The Best Qualified Prospects - and much more! Presented by SCORE Volunteer counselors\: Dave Lucier\, CPA and John Polumbo\, President of Sandler Strategic Sales Group

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10206/business-accelerator-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100922T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100922T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9843/business-accelerator-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9843/business-accelerator-workshop SUMMARY:Business Accelerator Workshop DESCRIPTION:Free Workshop - Call (401) 273-1215 To Reserve Your Spot What you will learn\: Top Ten Pitfalls of Running A Small Business\; Tax Management to Save You Money\; Pricing Strategies To Retain Customers and Grow Margins\; Marketing Strategies That Will Triple Your Probability of Success\; How To Get Clients Coming To You When They Are Ready To Buy More\; New Business Development Strategies that Create The Best Qualified Prospects - and much more! Presented by SCORE Volunteer counselors\: Dave Lucier\, CPA and John Polumbo\, President of Sandler Strategic Sales Group

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/9843/business-accelerator-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100928T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100928T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10177/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10177/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/10177/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100928T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100928T113000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10072/finance-your-international-sales-partnering-right-bank-your-export-needs URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10072/finance-your-international-sales-partnering-right-bank-your-export-needs SUMMARY:Finance Your international Sales\: Partnering with the Right Bank for Your Export Needs DESCRIPTION:• How to evaluate and select the best banking partner for your needs. • Services your bank should be able to provide along with suggestions on what to do if your bank cannot service your needs. • Advice on how to be prepared to meet with your bank. • Identifying the many resources that are available to exporters to assist them with obtaining financial product knowledge. Speaker(s)\: Lisa Sasaki\, CTP is a Vice President in the International Trade Finance Department at Comerica Bank. She is responsible for consulting and marketing of International Trade Products/Services to U.S. - based companies that import\, export or has foreign operations. Co-Sponsor(s)\: Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10072/finance-your-international-sales-partnering-right-bank-your-export-needs

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100928T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100928T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8535/providence-wordpress-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8535/providence-wordpress-meetup SUMMARY:Providence WordPress Meetup DESCRIPTION:Providence's montly WordPress Meetup\, taking place the last Tuesday of every month at McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/8535/providence-wordpress-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100928T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100928T193000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10197/free-info-seminar-get-capital-grow-your-business URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10197/free-info-seminar-get-capital-grow-your-business SUMMARY:Free Info Seminar - Get Capital to Grow Your Business DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, September 28\, we're going to provide you with the SEED of knowledge you need to grow your business.  Starting promptly at 6\:30 p.m.\, representatives from the South Eastern Development (SEED) Corporation will be in Warwick to outline the various business loan programs that can help you start or grow your business. SEED is a non-profit organization\, certified by the Small Business Administration\, which works with local community and business organizations\, economic development agencies\, local officials\, lending institutions and small businesses to improve the economy of our region.  SEED administers four loan programs ranging from $1\,000 under the micro loan program to $4 million under the SBA 504 Program.   Whether you're a pre-entrepreneur getting ready to launch your dream or a major business leader preparing to move to the next level of business growth\, you'll want to attend this free informational presentation. This one-hour presentation will be held on Tuesday\, September 28 at the Centerville Seminar Center 875 Centerville Road\, Warwick\, Building 2.  There is no charge\, but reservations are essential by calling Dave Nash at 401-447-8000.This seminar is brought to you by South Eastern Development (SEED) Corporation\, Engage Marketing\, Lucier CPA and Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation's small business initiative Every Company Counts.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10197/free-info-seminar-get-capital-grow-your-business

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100928T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100928T230000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10155/september-ux-meetup-designers-drinks URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10155/september-ux-meetup-designers-drinks SUMMARY:September UX Meetup\: Designers with Drinks DESCRIPTION:Grab a wireframe\, a color palette\, and a cocktail glass to mix it up with local user-experience pros. This is the fourth monthly gathering for this casual meetup of designers and UX nerds. There'll be a few 10-minute show-and-tell talks as a few of us share projects\, ideas\, and dilemmas. Come share your ideas (or just listen in)\, and raise a glass to the burgeoning Providence design community.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10155/september-ux-meetup-designers-drinks

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100929T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100929T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10201/get-seo-sense-netsense URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10201/get-seo-sense-netsense SUMMARY: Get SEO Sense with Netsense! DESCRIPTION: Want to get your business name out there? Driving traffic to your business' internet presence\, social media accounts\, and website is a great way to do it. Learn how with Internet Marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tips from Netsense! Targeted\, Cost-Effective Web Marketing - Whether your prospective customers are national or local\, the experts at Netsense will discuss the best way to reach your target audience with the latest and greatest methods for search engine and social media marketing. Netsense will also provide free methods to increase website traffic for local businesses.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10201/get-seo-sense-netsense

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100929T192000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100929T222000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10202/pecha-kucha-volume-18 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10202/pecha-kucha-volume-18 SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha\, Volume #18 DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 18th Pecha Kucha night in Providence\, to be co-hosted by incoming host Michael Gazdacko and outgoing hostess Stephanie Gerson! The theme is TBD and suggestions are most welcome.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 over 300 cities worldwide\, and first landed in Providence in March of 09.***Doors open at 7\:20\, presentations start at 8\:20\, and shmoozing goes down throughout.***

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10202/pecha-kucha-volume-18

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100930T093000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100930T163000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10097/seed-workshop-introduction-fundamentals-business-ownership-understanding-and-preparin URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10097/seed-workshop-introduction-fundamentals-business-ownership-understanding-and-preparin SUMMARY:SEED Workshop\: Introduction to the Fundamentals of Business Ownership\, Understanding and Preparing Financial Statements DESCRIPTION:The South Eastern Economic Development Corp. and U.S. Small Business Administration will hold two basic business workshops in Pawtucket aimed at assisting entrepreneurs.Both workshops will be held at the Pawtucket Public Library\, 13 Summer St.\, Pawtucket\, on Thursday\, Sept. 30. The first session\, Learn the Fundamentals in Planning\, Preparing and Financing Your Business\, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration begins at 9\:30 a.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge to attendees. The second workshop\, Understanding the Purpose of Financial Statements and How They Can Help Determine the Health of Your Business\, will take place from 1\:30 to 4\:30 p.m. The earlier session is designed to help potential entrepreneurs understand the basics of owning a business\, including how to get started and how to apply for financing. Presenters will also provide a free guide on writing a business plan. The second workshop will teach attendees about balance sheets\, income statements and cash flow statements\, and how they can help a business owner anticipate financial needs. The workshops have been organized with the cooperation of the R.I. Small Business Development Center\, Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce\, R.I. Economic Development Corporation\, Pawtucket Foundation\, Center for Women and Enterprise and Counselors to America’s Small Business. Attendees must register for one or both of the sessions by Sept. 23. For additional information\, call Tamarah Bacon at SEED at (508) 822-1020 or visit SEED’s website at www.seedcorp.com.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10097/seed-workshop-introduction-fundamentals-business-ownership-understanding-and-preparin

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100930T150000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101010T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10326/pixilerations URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10326/pixilerations SUMMARY:Pixilerations DESCRIPTION:PIXILERATIONS [v.7] is 11 days of exhibitions and performances using new media including interactive electronics\, web technology and the moving image. This year’s fringe festival sweeps to the far reaches of the global frontier with provocative installations by Taiwanese artist Dar-Kuen Wu\, Rhode Island’s Megan and Murray McMillan\, and REDUX (Mark Cetilia and Joe Cantrell). Pixilerations extends its reach to new venues with performances at Firehouse 13 (Providence’s West Side)\, and Machines With Magnets (Pawtucket). Part of the annual FirstWorks Festival\, Pixilerations is a new media showcase curated by leading experts in the field. Local\, national and international artists\, selected from over 350 applicants\, investigate issues ranging from the controversy around surveillance technologies to private space as commodity to the richness of digital technology as an artistic tool. Pixilerations is co-sponsored by the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and Brown University\, and produced by FirstWorks.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10326/pixilerations

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20100930T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20100930T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10198/search-engine-optimization-insights-newport-interactive-marketers URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10198/search-engine-optimization-insights-newport-interactive-marketers SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimization Insights - Newport Interactive Marketers DESCRIPTION:Excited to announce our new venue a private room upstairs at Christies on Thames Street\, Newport. On-street or valet parking $5 (mention Newport Interactive Marketers for discount) at 41North\, 351 Thames St. Search Engine Optimization Insights NIM is thrilled to host Doug Wilson SEO specialist at Netsense\, a Pawtucket-based market leader in outsourced IT\, website\, and web marketing solutions. Doug will field your search marketing questions and offer current best practices for utilizing SEO to boost your business. SEO is another wide-ranging topic\; to maximize your take-aways\, be sure to include your SEO questions when you RSVP. What is SEO and why should I care? Boost your Google rankings\: If your business is on the web\, you want to be found. SEO is an entire discipline devoted to helping businesses and organizations appear on the first page  (ideally) when someone is searching for you or your offerings. Who should attend? SEO practitioners\: To be truly interactive\, we welcome your successes & insights.SEO neophytes\: Please come early for a quick personal briefing before Doug jumps in.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10198/search-engine-optimization-insights-newport-interactive-marketers

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101001T000100 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101001T235900 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10244/riscas-design-innovation-grant-oct-1-deadline URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10244/riscas-design-innovation-grant-oct-1-deadline SUMMARY:RISCA's Design Innovation Grant - Oct 1 Deadline DESCRIPTION:Dear Designers - the clock is ticking towards RISCA's October 1 Grants deadline\, which includes the Design Innovation Grant.  Below\, please find a brief description of the DIG grant and a link to more information.  The goal of this grant is to provide an incentive for design creatives to take that fabulous idea they have sitting on the shelf\, dust it off and bring it to the next stage of development.  The deadline is Oct 1 and one award will be given.  If you or anyone you know has any questions about this opportunity\, please contact me! DIG Grant\: http\://www.arts.ri.gov/individuals/dig-guidelines.php RISCA recognizes that Rhode Island is home to a wealth of talented design professionals who are skilled innovators\, entrepreneurs and problem solvers.  The DIG program seeks to encourage these professionals to develop plans and concepts that represent a high level of creative problem solving and innovation in a design field.  The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) will offer one competitive $6000 grant annually to Rhode Island designers for design ideas that are highly creative and show potential for innovation and/or implementation.  Grant proposals should address one of the following goals\: Innovation of a specific kind of design\, process or application Creation of a product or service that has a potential public benefit The DIG grant is a cash award for Rhode Island designers who demonstrate excellence and innovation in their field.  Awards are based upon samples of past work and proposals for future work.  Grant recipients are not required to pursue implementation of winning design proposals or completion of design projects.  However\, award recipients will be asked to pursue the next phase of their project such as meeting with potential partners\, creating more detailed schematics\, creating a project development plan\, etc. Grant Amounts\:One grant of $6000 will be awarded each year. Deadline\: October 1 Eligibility\: Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age. Students pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees in an arts discipline or an arts-related subject area at the time of application may not apply. Applicants must be residents of the State of Rhode Island for at least twelve consecutive months prior to the date of application. Rhode Island State Law (§ 44-30-5) defines a \\"resident\\" as someone \\"who is domiciled in this state\\" or \\"who is not domiciled in this state but maintains a permanent place of abode in this state and is in this state for an aggregate of more than one hundred eighty-three (183) days of the taxable year. Cristina M. Di ChieraDirector Individual Artists ProgramsRhode Island State Council on the ArtsOne Capitol Hill3rd FloorProvidence\, RI 02908(401)222-3881

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10244/riscas-design-innovation-grant-oct-1-deadline

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101001T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101003T170000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10325/better-world-design URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10325/better-world-design SUMMARY:A Better World By Design DESCRIPTION:A Better World by Design is a three-day internationally acclaimed conference in Providence\, RI that connects students\, professionals\, and individuals from a variety of disciplines in order to build a global community of socially conscious and passionate innovators. Presenters share engaging stories\, workshops teach creative skills\, and discussions reframe perspectives. A Better World by Design is an immersive experience\, one that deepens our understanding of the power of design\, technology\, and enterprise to reshape our communities and sustain our environment. Why is our conference different? A Better World by Design is completely student organized and places innovation over individual success. We encourage the free sharing of ideas among engineers\, designers\, policy makers\, professors and students and create a collaborative platform to produce tangible change\, locally and globally. The conference will expose you to different perspectives—both theoretical and practical—on many relevant issues. How does an architect build for the poor? In 2008\, we heard from Architecture for Humanity Founder Cameron Sinclair and learned to build with bamboo from RISD Professor of Architecture Miya Buxton. How can an enterprise be both profitable and empowering? Last year\, we heard from Project H Founder Emily Pilloton on community perspectives in product design. Dozens of pertinent questions like these are addressed in presentations\, panels\, workshops\, tours\, and projects. And you’ll meet hundreds of inspiring professionals and students at social events. Any casual conversation could spark opportunities for collaboration.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10325/better-world-design

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101001T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101001T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10293/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10293/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county SUMMARY:RI Nexus Open Coffee - South County DESCRIPTION:The South County version of Open Coffee hosted by Michelle Girasole! Don't miss the opportunity to meet and network with your fellow entrepreneurs in the southern end of the Ocean State.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10293/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101006T163000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101006T173000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10327/youth-generated-culture-education-era-social-media URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10327/youth-generated-culture-education-era-social-media SUMMARY:Youth-Generated Culture\: Education in an Era of Social Media DESCRIPTION:The Division of Campus Life & Student Services and The Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning present\:\\"Youth-Generated Culture\: Education in an Era of Social Media\\"with danah boydSocial Media Researcher at Microsoft Research New England and Fellow at Harvard University's Berkman Center for Internet and SocietyMany of today's youth are embracing a wide array of social media as part of their everyday lives. From social network sites to texting to blogs\, many youth are leveraging the power of social media to create\, communicate\, share\, and learn. Yet\, what they're learning may not be what educators are trying to teach and just because social media is pervasive does not mean that all youth are \\"digital natives.\\" Social media introduces many opportunities for education\, but also many pitfalls. In this talk\, I will examine what it is that youth are doing with social media and why before moving on to talk about the implications for schools and universities. Topics addressed will include sociality\, learning\, privacy\, and inequality.The Salomon Center is wheelchair accessible. To request special services or accommodations\, please contact Disability Support Services at 401-863-9588 or dss@brown.edu.Free and Open to the Public. The event is sponsored by the Seaman Fund.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10327/youth-generated-culture-education-era-social-media

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101009T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101009T140000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10371/linux-ri-monthly-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10371/linux-ri-monthly-meetup SUMMARY:Linux RI Monthly Meetup DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10371/linux-ri-monthly-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101009T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101009T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10345/introduction-laser-cutter URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10345/introduction-laser-cutter SUMMARY:Introduction to the Laser Cutter DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use this tool to cut or etch wood\, plastics\, papers or textiles! From 1pm to 4pm we will cover the basics of using the laser cutter safely\, techniques for working with different materials\, and the software tools for preparing work for the cutter. This is a hands-on workshop\; bring a project if you like!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10345/introduction-laser-cutter

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101012T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101012T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10417/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10417/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/10417/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101013T010000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101013T230000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10367/apply-2010-business-excellence-awards URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10367/apply-2010-business-excellence-awards SUMMARY:Apply for the 2010 Business Excellence Awards DESCRIPTION:The 10th Anniversary of the Business Excellence Awards will be a special celebration as PBN honors five organizations and two individuals for their excellence\, leadership and community involvement.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10367/apply-2010-business-excellence-awards

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101013T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101013T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10331/overwhelmed-entrepreneur-stopping-i-need-do-it-all-syndrome URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10331/overwhelmed-entrepreneur-stopping-i-need-do-it-all-syndrome SUMMARY:The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur - Stopping the “I Need to Do it All” Syndrome DESCRIPTION:“I’m starting a new business!” These words ring with excitement as you begin to live the life of your dreams. Then reality hits...you do the visioning\, creating\, planning\, marketing\, sales\, delivery\, bookkeeping\, banking\, face-to-face networking\, online networking\, branding\, taxes and so much more!  Add to that family responsibilities ..... the cooking\, cleaning\, laundry\, dance lessons\, homework\, soccer games\, baseball practice...and the list goes on and on! Is it a wonder why today’s entrepreneurs and solopreneurs are so overwhelmed? All of the above affects your health\, relationships\, finances\, career\, and spirit. They ALL have to been done\, but where’s the time? How can you stop the feeling of needing to do it all\, please everyone\, and still be successful in all areas of your life? This basic workshop will focus on simple\, yet powerful techniques that you can practice on a daily basis to care for yourself\, your family and business as you travel the road to success on YOUR terms.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10331/overwhelmed-entrepreneur-stopping-i-need-do-it-all-syndrome

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101013T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101014T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10453/future-brain URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10453/future-brain SUMMARY:The Future of the Brain DESCRIPTION:An exciting two-day symposium exploring the human brain presented by the Brown Institute for Brain Science. October 13-14\, 2010 on the Brown University campus\, Providence\, RI.This event is FREE\, but requires registration.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10453/future-brain

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101013T163000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101021T193000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10311/nxt-g-workshops-first-lego-league URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10311/nxt-g-workshops-first-lego-league SUMMARY:NXT-G Workshops for FIRST LEGO League DESCRIPTION:The goals of these hands-on workshops are for the participants to learn the basic programming constructs of the Mindstorms NXT-G software and then to apply their knowledge\, ‘how-to-use’\, environment.  Participants will work in teams to program a simply designed robot and then explore using their robot to accomplish robotic challenges.  Workshop activities assume a rudimentary understanding of structures\, gearing\, motors\, axles\, pulleys\, and wheels.   The operation of a variety of sensing devices will be explained\, demonstrated and then used in simulated FLL and other challenges. The programming constructs learned include the NXT-G blocks defining a‘move\,’ a ‘motor\,’ a ‘wait\,’ a ‘display\,’  a ‘loop\,’ a ‘switch\,’ and ‘parallel sequences of blocks.’   Additionally the NXT-G unique exit mechanisms from the wait\, loop and switch blocks will be demonstrated and used by the participants.There are 2 workshops planned.  Each workshop will meet twice.   *Workshop 1 will be held on Wednesday\, September 29th and Wednesday\, October 13th. *Workshop 2 will be held on Thursday\, October 7th and Thursday October 21st. All workshops will be held from 4\:30 to 7\:30 P.M. and are tentatively set to take place at General Dynamics Information Technology  (GDIT) at 1 Corporate Place in Middletown.   The cost of each workshop is $50 and is limited to 12 participants. Participants should bring a laptop and their NXT materials. Interested parties should email Denis Coffey.  Register by filling out the RISF NXT Fall 2010 Workshop Application Form.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10311/nxt-g-workshops-first-lego-league

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101013T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101013T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10357/deadly-ip-mistakes URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10357/deadly-ip-mistakes SUMMARY:Deadly IP Mistakes DESCRIPTION:Successful businesses take their intellectual property very seriously. This is especially true in technology start-ups\, where IP should be an important strategic part of the business mSuccessful businesses take their intellectual property very seriously. This is especially true in technology start-ups\, where IP should be an important strategic part of the business model.  A well-crafted IP portfolio not only protects your products\, but can also help your business maintain its competitive advantage\, attract investment dollars and generate income through the licensing or sale of certain products.  In this Forum\, Erik Belt from McCarter & English and a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs and industry executives will discuss practical strategies for aligning your IP with your business objectives and describe the mistakes start-ups often make that can be costly or fatal to your company.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10357/deadly-ip-mistakes

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101013T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101020T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10368/electronics-artists-101-two-weeks URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10368/electronics-artists-101-two-weeks SUMMARY:Electronics for Artists 101\: Two Weeks DESCRIPTION: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.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10368/electronics-artists-101-two-weeks

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101014T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101014T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10203/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-meetup-group-monthly-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10203/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-meetup-group-monthly-meetup SUMMARY:Providence Web Development Lunch Hour Meetup Group Monthly Meetup DESCRIPTION:Please join us for freeform discussion of all things web.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10203/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-meetup-group-monthly-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101015T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101017T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10196/new-england-startup-weekend URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10196/new-england-startup-weekend SUMMARY:New England Startup Weekend DESCRIPTION:Startup Weekend recruits a highly motivated group of developers\, business managers\, startup enthusiasts\, marketing gurus\, graphic artists and more to a 54 hour event that builds communities\, companies and projects. It is an amazing opportunity to connect with other passionate and skilled individuals\, and perhaps even find a co-founder or two to transform your idea into reality. Startup Weekend is a non-profit organization based out of Seattle\, WA USA. Startup Weekend is a small team of three along with community leaders around the world. Startup Weekend’s primary mission is to be the most valuable and influential organization in startup communities around the world. Startup Weeked doesn’t have to teach entrepreneurship in a boring classroom setting\, we model it in a fun\, interactive\, and results driven way. As a result\, we have become one of the leading catalysts for startup creation\, co-founder dating\, and entrepreneurship education in startup ecosystems around the world.http\://startupweekend.org/about/

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10196/new-england-startup-weekend

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101015T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101015T233000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10518/buried-premiere-written-ri-native-chris-sparling URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10518/buried-premiere-written-ri-native-chris-sparling SUMMARY:BURIED Premiere (written by RI native Chris Sparling DESCRIPTION:BURIED\, the feature film written by Rhode Island native Chris Sparling and starring actor Ryan Reynolds (THE PROPOSAL\, X-MEN ORIGINS\: WOLVERINE)\, will be released in Rhode Island theaters this Friday\, October 15th. BURIED tells the story of Paul Conroy (Reynolds)\, a civilian truck driver who is taken hostage in Iraq\, buried alive\, and left to coordinate his own ransom.  The film\, a suspense thriller\, works as both a nail-biting exercise in claustrophobia and a chilling allegory for bureaucratic indifference.  Remarkably\, all 90-plus minutes of the film's running time takes place within the confines of the coffin-like box in which Paul is buried. \\"A brilliantly twisted suspense thriller that would have made Alfred Hitchcock proud.\\" -- Access Hollywood \\" Rodrigo Cortes and writer Chris Sparling are ingenious in creating more plausible action than you would expect possible.   3 1/2 out of 4 stars.\\" -- Roger Ebert \\"Crazy-good thriller!\\" -- USA Today \\"Claustrophobic\, suspenseful\, and just plain AWESOME!\\" -- Ain't It Cool News \\"Mesmerizing\\" -- Jeffrey LyonsBURIED is currently playing nationwide and in theaters around the world.  Don't miss your chance to see the film during its Rhode Island opening this weekend!!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10518/buried-premiere-written-ri-native-chris-sparling

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101018T144000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101018T144000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10520/rhode-island-defense-expo URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10520/rhode-island-defense-expo SUMMARY:Rhode Island Defense Expo DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10520/rhode-island-defense-expo

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101019T100000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101019T230000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10330/building-great-cathedrals-film-premiere URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10330/building-great-cathedrals-film-premiere SUMMARY:Building the Great Cathedrals - Film Premiere DESCRIPTION:These skyscrapers of stone dominated skylines for nearly a thousand years. How\, without the benefit of modern tools and technology did medieval builders construct Gothic Cathedrals? Now\, a team of scholars and builders investigates how they we went up\, and why some of the tallest fell down. Embedded in stone and stained glass\, they uncover a hidden mathematical code—ripped from pages of the Bible—that was used as a blueprint to build the great Gothic Cathedrals. Head to the website for a sneak preview of this amazing work!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10330/building-great-cathedrals-film-premiere

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101020T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101020T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9026/providence-geeks-dinner URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/9026/providence-geeks-dinner SUMMARY:Providence Geeks Dinner DESCRIPTION:The October Geek Dinner is a few short days away\, and we’re going to be switching things up a little this month\:1. First\, we’ll be taking over the bar and performance space at the excellent Firehouse 13 on Providence’s West Side. Nice.2. Shelter – check. Drink – check. Ah right\, we need food… Ivan and the other kind folks at Haven Brothers have agreed to park their awesome catering rig right outside the Firehouse. Sweet....3. Last – but certainly not least – we need a killer presenter to make the evening… I got it\: Josh Clark of Global Moxie – Bingo – one of the most talented\, not to mention nicest\, new-ish additions to Providence’s burgeoning tech-meets-design scene. 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/9026/providence-geeks-dinner

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101021T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101021T180000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10500/access-and-authority-internet-democratizing-technology URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10500/access-and-authority-internet-democratizing-technology SUMMARY:Access and Authority\: Is the Internet a Democratizing Technology? DESCRIPTION:The Internet has facilitated the spread of democracy\, enabling billions to access and disseminate more information than ever before. However\, it has also been utilized to restrict\, manipulate\, and censor information more effectively than ever before. This lecture seeks to explore the social and political impacts of the World Wide Web and its effect. Specifically\, does it aid democracies and authoritarian regimes alike? Is the Internet a democratizing technology?

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10500/access-and-authority-internet-democratizing-technology

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101021T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101021T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10519/salvage-night-as220 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10519/salvage-night-as220 SUMMARY:Salvage Night at AS220 DESCRIPTION:Next thursday night\, the labs will be hosting a \\"salvage night\\". This is a night when anyone from the community can come and go through our junk pile and pick out anything they want. It's completely free\, and snacks and refreshments will be provided too. You can come hang out and reminisce over old hardware\, or just take things apart for no apparent reason. We will provide some tools for salvaging - screwdrivers\, pliers\, soldering irons\, etc. Come on down and check out what we got! Here is just a couple of the things you'll find lying in the junk pile\: - old computer parts - computer chassis - printers - scanners - wire and cables - and other weird things When\: Thursday\, October 21st 7\:00-10\:00PM Where\: AS220 Labs (2nd Floor\, 115 Empire Street) Why\: Because we're moving and we have lots of junk! For additional information\, contact james@as220.org

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10519/salvage-night-as220

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101026T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101026T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10418/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10418/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/10418/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101026T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101026T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10333/getting-your-business-and-running-start-clinic URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10333/getting-your-business-and-running-start-clinic SUMMARY:Getting Your Business Up and 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 generous packet of information pertaining to the workshop is provided. Pre-Registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10333/getting-your-business-and-running-start-clinic

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101026T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101026T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10369/open-kit-build-night URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10369/open-kit-build-night SUMMARY:Open Kit Build Night DESCRIPTION:Buy a cool kit and come build it in our labs! We'll provide the tools and the space. Choose from a dazzling variety of the following kits! TV-b-Gone Minty Boost bring your own container & 9v battery That's right! For the mere cost of parts\, you'll walk out of our lab with a blinking\, singing\, tv-annihilating toy you made yourself!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10369/open-kit-build-night

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101026T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101026T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10424/pvd-ux-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10424/pvd-ux-meetup SUMMARY:PVD UX Meetup DESCRIPTION:The next PVD UX Meetup (aka Designers with cocktails) is October 26th. Come for the UX discussion\, stay for the food geekery.Grab a wireframe\, a color palette\, and a cocktail glass to mix it up with local user-experience pros. This is the fifth monthly gathering for this casual meetup of designers and UX nerds.Join this group on Facebook\:http\://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=141641632528324If you dig liquids\, interaction design\, info architecture\, and usability\, come join us! Meet us at The Avery on October 26\:http\://www.averyprovidence.com/

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10424/pvd-ux-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101027T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101027T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10332/intl-trade-seminar-know-law-foreign-corrupt-practices-act-international-developments- URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10332/intl-trade-seminar-know-law-foreign-corrupt-practices-act-international-developments- SUMMARY:Intl. Trade Seminar - Know the Law\: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & International Developments in Anti-Corruption Law DESCRIPTION:The Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission vigorously enforce the provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) which prohibits the bribery of foreign officials\, and other countries have also increased the enforcement of their anti-corruption statutes. Last year brought record setting fines\, sanctions and prison terms in the U.S. small and large companies today face the possibility of stringent enforcement actions not only in the US but in foreign jurisdictions as well. This seminar will ensure that all companies involved in international business activities understand the relevant anti-corruption law and how to implement comprehensive and effective compliance programs.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10332/intl-trade-seminar-know-law-foreign-corrupt-practices-act-international-developments-

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101027T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101027T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10516/5th-providence-drupal-meet URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10516/5th-providence-drupal-meet SUMMARY:5th Providence Drupal Meet-up DESCRIPTION:We've set the date for the 5th Providence Drupal Meetup. It'll be on Wednesday\, October 27th at 6\:00pm a McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon. We’ll be in their private room\; food and drinks will be served. Parking is free on and off street (starts at 5 pm).Doors open at 6 pm\; we ask that you try to arrive by 6\:30 pm for networking. The program starts promptly at 7 pm. The program includes introductions\, a presentation\, and a chance to pick the brains of your fellow attendees.This month's meetup will be sponsored by Rubic Design. They will be talking about Ubercart\, Drupal's ecommerce module suite. The discussion will include\; modules used\, store configuration\, adding product\, and theming basics. Rubic Design will also share some of their real-world Ubercart solutions developed for their clients.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10516/5th-providence-drupal-meet

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101027T192000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101027T222000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10547/pecha-kucha-providence-volume-19 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10547/pecha-kucha-providence-volume-19 SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha Providence Volume #19 DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 19th Pecha Kucha night in Providence! The theme is \\"creative conversation\\"\, as we are celebrating National Arts and Humanities month with special guests from the creative community. To do this\, we are partnering up with the Providence Dept of Art\, Culture and Tourism\, RI Citizens for the Arts\, RI State Council on the Arts\, and RI Council for the Humanities. 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 over 300 cities worldwide\, and first landed in Providence in March of 09.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10547/pecha-kucha-providence-volume-19

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101105T010000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101105T230000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10450/tech10-awards-nominations-deadline URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10450/tech10-awards-nominations-deadline SUMMARY:Tech10 Awards Nominations Deadline DESCRIPTION:To nominate an IT practitioner or entrepreneur\, or to apply for the Tech10 Awards\, visit www.tech-collective.org. For more information about Tech10 or to take advantage of sponsorship opportunities\, contact Giselle LaFrance at 401-829-8321 or glafrance@tech-collective.org.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10450/tech10-awards-nominations-deadline

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101105T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101105T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10294/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10294/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/10294/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101105T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101105T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10570/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10570/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county SUMMARY:RI Nexus Open Coffee - South County DESCRIPTION:The South County version of Open Coffee hosted by Michelle Girasole! Don't miss the opportunity to meet and network with your fellow entrepreneurs in the southern end of the Ocean State.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/10570/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101105T141500 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101105T141500 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10626/2010-social-enterprise-rhode-island URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10626/2010-social-enterprise-rhode-island SUMMARY:2010 Social Enterprise Rhode Island DESCRIPTION:Join us to\: Understand how Rhode Island's 100+ social ventures respond to pressing social issues through sustainable\, market-driven approaches. Be inspired by keynote stories from the founders of leading social enterprises including Big Picture Learning\, Global Giving\, Tree Hugger\, and Year Up. Learn about new trends and best practices in this rapidly growing field through interactive workshops led by leading social enterprise practitioners. Help promote Rhode Island's position as a Global Leader in this high-impact field.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10626/2010-social-enterprise-rhode-island

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101106T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101106T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10694/advanced-laser-cuttering URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10694/advanced-laser-cuttering SUMMARY:Advanced Laser Cuttering DESCRIPTION:Take your laser knowledge to the next level! Over two class sessions\, learn everything from file preparation and set up to proper cutting techniques for the Epilog Laser Cutter. Basic cleanup and safety procedures will be covered in this class and will help students become expert users of one of our most popular and versatile machines in the FabLab.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10694/advanced-laser-cuttering

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101109T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101109T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10592/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10592/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/10592/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101109T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101109T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10664/managing-business-businesskillers URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10664/managing-business-businesskillers SUMMARY:Managing a Business - Businesskillers DESCRIPTION:As business owners\, we're focused on running our business. Every day brings new challenges\, opportunities and decisions. But there are six mistakes that consistently cause businesses to fail. And we need to know what they are and how to avoid them! Businesskillers can help you learn from the mistakes of others. And you'll experience it all in a concise\, interactive\, video format. NO slides\, charts or graphs. Businesskillers is a unique\, educational workshop. The businesskillers name refers to the six common mistakes that can destroy a business and compromise everyone involved.Pre-registration is required.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10664/managing-business-businesskillers

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101109T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101109T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10665/arduino-class URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10665/arduino-class SUMMARY:Arduino Class DESCRIPTION:November 9th\, 11th\, and 16th from 7pm-10pm This is a workshop ( with an Arduino Kit for you to keep ) that will get you going on the basics of the Arduino. It will have 3 meetings\, 2 with instruction and one for free play with asistance available. You will set up on your own Arduino and go through all the basic skills of writing and running minimal programs. A basis for other classes to follow. Will also discuss in a general way extending the Arduino to more complicated situations. All materials including a PC will be available in the workshop. The Arduino itself will be part of a Goody Bag for the students to take home.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10665/arduino-class

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101110T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101110T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10669/audio-engineering-101 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10669/audio-engineering-101 SUMMARY:Audio Engineering 101 DESCRIPTION:This course will provide a primer for those interested in digital audio production. Students will learn fundamental concepts and gain practical experience producing their own music. The first class would be an introduction to the concepts in digital music production. This includes analog vs. digital audio\, multitrack recording\, sampling rates\, bit depth\, digital effects (compression\, reverb\, EQ)\, MIDI\, DAW workstations\, software plug-ins\, hardware\, and the start to finish production process. The second class would be a \\"hands-on\\" or lab to the first class. Students will take the concepts learned in the first class and apply them to create their own music. The music creation process will involve selecting and manipulating samples and loops\, creating and synthesizing new sounds and interesting effects\, recording original material\, arranging and mixing together a multitrack recording\, and finally producing a compressed mp3 file of the song.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10669/audio-engineering-101

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101110T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101110T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10695/advanced-laser-cuttering URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10695/advanced-laser-cuttering SUMMARY:Advanced Laser Cuttering DESCRIPTION:Take your laser knowledge to the next level! Over two class sessions\, learn everything from file preparation and set up to proper cutting techniques for the Epilog Laser Cutter. Basic cleanup and safety procedures will be covered in this class and will help students become expert users of one of our most popular and versatile machines in the FabLab.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10695/advanced-laser-cuttering

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101111T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101111T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10666/arduino-class URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10666/arduino-class SUMMARY:Arduino Class DESCRIPTION:November 9th\, 11th\, and 16th from 7pm-10pm This is a workshop ( with an Arduino Kit for you to keep ) that will get you going on the basics of the Arduino. It will have 3 meetings\, 2 with instruction and one for free play with asistance available. You will set up on your own Arduino and go through all the basic skills of writing and running minimal programs. A basis for other classes to follow. Will also discuss in a general way extending the Arduino to more complicated situations. All materials including a PC will be available in the workshop. The Arduino itself will be part of a Goody Bag for the students to take home.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10666/arduino-class

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101116T093000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101116T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10521/knowledge-economy-event URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10521/knowledge-economy-event SUMMARY:Knowledge Economy Event DESCRIPTION:Please join the Innovation Providence Implementation Council and The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce as we showcase the growth of Rhode Island’s Knowledge Economy at a briefing on Tuesday\, November 16th. The event\, Knowledge Economy\: Continuing to Measure Progress\, will take place from 9\:30 - 11\:00 a.m. at Brown University Laboratories for Molecular Medicine – 70 Ship Street\, Providence RI. Complimentary parking will be available at the Richmond Street Garage (located at the corner of Richmond and Elm Streets).   Please RSVP your attendance plans\, no later than November 10 by replying to dcabral@provchamber.com

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10521/knowledge-economy-event

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101116T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101116T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10668/arduino-class URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10668/arduino-class SUMMARY:Arduino Class DESCRIPTION:November 9th\, 11th\, and 16th from 7pm-10pm This is a workshop ( with an Arduino Kit for you to keep ) that will get you going on the basics of the Arduino. It will have 3 meetings\, 2 with instruction and one for free play with asistance available. You will set up on your own Arduino and go through all the basic skills of writing and running minimal programs. A basis for other classes to follow. Will also discuss in a general way extending the Arduino to more complicated situations. All materials including a PC will be available in the workshop. The Arduino itself will be part of a Goody Bag for the students to take home.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10668/arduino-class

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101116T192000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101116T222000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10750/pecha-kucha-providence-volume-20 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10750/pecha-kucha-providence-volume-20 SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha Providence Volume #20 DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 20th Pecha Kucha night in Providence! The theme is \\"foodie\\"\, and all of the presentations revolve around just that! 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 over 300 cities worldwide\, and first landed in Providence in March of 09.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10750/pecha-kucha-providence-volume-20

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101117T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101117T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8850/providence-geeks-dinner URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8850/providence-geeks-dinner SUMMARY:Providence Geeks Dinner DESCRIPTION:Yes\, it's already been another month - time for the November Geek Dinner. We've lined up another great one\, if we do say so ourselves... \:-)Founded by Brown CS '09 graduate Andres Douglas\, Bakodo is a Providence-based startup that's all about doing awesome things with barcodes. Their Barcode Scanner for the iPhone prov...ides anywhere-access to the massive Bakodo product database\, giving you all manner of cool product info\: from your friends opinionated reviews of deodorant\, to the lowest price and closest location of that geek gadget you covet.Launched this past June\, Bakodo has already garnered a lot of attention\, including being featured in Mashable's \\"5 Huge Trends In Social Media Right Now\,\\" and has broken into the Top 20 of the AppStore's Utilities category. At the November Geek Dinner\, Andres will tell the Bakodo story\, demo their impressive services\, and reveal some of his secrets for making hugely popular mobile apps - a must hear if your strategy contains the word \\"mobile\\" or \\"barcode\\"!Be sure to download and check out the (free!) Bakodo app for your iOS device. Please RSVP at Facebook – and while you’re there please join our Facebook group. And if you want to join our very-low-volume email announcement send an email to Jack Templin\, jtemplin@gmail.com with your name and affiliation. 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/8850/providence-geeks-dinner

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101117T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101117T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10670/audio-engineering-101 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10670/audio-engineering-101 SUMMARY:Audio Engineering 101 DESCRIPTION:This course will provide a primer for those interested in digital audio production. Students will learn fundamental concepts and gain practical experience producing their own music. The first class would be an introduction to the concepts in digital music production. This includes analog vs. digital audio\, multitrack recording\, sampling rates\, bit depth\, digital effects (compression\, reverb\, EQ)\, MIDI\, DAW workstations\, software plug-ins\, hardware\, and the start to finish production process. The second class would be a \\"hands-on\\" or lab to the first class. Students will take the concepts learned in the first class and apply them to create their own music. The music creation process will involve selecting and manipulating samples and loops\, creating and synthesizing new sounds and interesting effects\, recording original material\, arranging and mixing together a multitrack recording\, and finally producing a compressed mp3 file of the song.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10670/audio-engineering-101

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101118T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101118T200000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10693/cap-tables-maximizing-your-equity URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10693/cap-tables-maximizing-your-equity SUMMARY:Cap Tables\: Maximizing Your Equity DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will present a Forum on Cap Tables\: Maximizing Your Equity\, Thursday\, November 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at One Davol Square\, Providence\, RI  This interactive presentation will illustrate the effect multiple rounds of investments has on stakeholders and how you can maximize your equity position as your business grows.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10693/cap-tables-maximizing-your-equity

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101119T010000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101119T230000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10451/tech10-awards-applications-and-sponsorship-deadline URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10451/tech10-awards-applications-and-sponsorship-deadline SUMMARY:Tech10 Awards Applications and Sponsorship Deadline DESCRIPTION:To nominate an IT practitioner or entrepreneur\, or to apply for the Tech10 Awards\, visit www.tech-collective.org. For more information about Tech10 or to take advantage of sponsorship opportunities\, contact Giselle LaFrance at 401-829-8321 or glafrance@tech-collective.org.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10451/tech10-awards-applications-and-sponsorship-deadline

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101120T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101120T230000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10256/gotta-find-barry-film-premiere URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10256/gotta-find-barry-film-premiere SUMMARY:\\"Gotta Find Barry\\" Film Premiere DESCRIPTION:Check out \\"Gotta Find Barry - an indie film about two ghost hunters who break into a haunted mansion to find their dead best friend in order to hang out one last time. Showing at the Park Cinema in Cranston on November 20th doors open at 7pm. Tickets are available at richcampent.com for $10.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10256/gotta-find-barry-film-premiere

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101123T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101123T100000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10593/ri-nexus-open-coffee URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10593/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/10593/ri-nexus-open-coffee

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101123T080000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101123T080000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10740/business-financing-information-session-discussion URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10740/business-financing-information-session-discussion SUMMARY:Business Financing Information Session & Discussion DESCRIPTION:The South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce invites members to hear RIEDC Executive Director Keith Stokes and his financial services team present an information session and discussion regarding all available RIEDC business financing programs.  The event format will be highly interactive so members can participate in open discussion and meet RIEDC staff directly involved in administering state funded capital resources. Discussion will include practical information on the broad portfolio of RIEDC financing support available to small businesses - the basic qualifications\, program parameters\, the application and review process and information on additional financing and business incentive resources available in Rhode Island.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10740/business-financing-information-session-discussion

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101123T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101123T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10739/providence-drupal-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10739/providence-drupal-meetup SUMMARY:Providence Drupal Meetup DESCRIPTION:We've set the date for the next Providence Drupal Meetup. It'll be on Tuesday\, November 23rd at 6\:00pm at McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon. We’ll be in their private room\; food and drinks will be served. Parking is free on and off street (starts at 5 pm). Doors open at 6 pm\; we ask that you try to arrive by 6\:30 pm for networking. The program starts promptly at 7 pm. The program includes introductions\, a presentation\, and a chance to pick the brains of your fellow attendees.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10739/providence-drupal-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101123T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101123T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10734/next-meetup-tues-11/23-feeds URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10734/next-meetup-tues-11/23-feeds SUMMARY:DrupalPVD\: Feeds module madness DESCRIPTION: We've set the date for the next Providence Drupal Meetup. It'll be on Tuesday\, November 23rd at 6\:00pm at McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon. We’ll be in their private room\; food and drinks will be served. Parking is free on and off street (starts at 5 pm).Doors open at 6 pm\; we ask that you try to arrive by 6\:30 pm for networking. The program starts promptly at 7 pm. The program includes introductions\, a presentation\, and a chance to pick the brains of your fellow attendees.We'll be talking about the Feeds module (and a few helpers) and looking at how it can be used to do things like transfer content from your old site\, syndicate content from other sites to yours\, import users and even automatically import your photos from Flickr. Unlike the Aggregation module in core\, this lets you import everything as their own nodes\, giving you all the flexibility of views integration and more.This month's meetup will be sponsored by Parallax Information Technology - so make sure to say hi to Steve Cross and thank them for the wings!Please RSVP via the comments on the site. We know it's a holiday week but why not get it going right on Tuesday? 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10734/next-meetup-tues-11/23-feeds

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101123T183000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101123T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10756/business-accelerator-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10756/business-accelerator-workshop SUMMARY:Business Accelerator Workshop DESCRIPTION:Where will you business be in three years?  Are sales development and expense managment priorities?  Marketing is expensive.  Public relations are unpredictable.  Are profits as high as you like?  Discover what more can be done to proactively manage your business for greater success.  Free seminar presented by Dave Lucier\, CPA and SCORE counselor\, and John Palumbo of Sandler Strategic Sales Group will cover topics of interest to the small business owner.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10756/business-accelerator-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101130T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101130T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10787/providence-wordpress-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10787/providence-wordpress-meetup SUMMARY:Providence WordPress Meetup DESCRIPTION:Providence WordPress is gathering for lightning talks & our holiday bash on Nov. 30 at McFadden's. We welcome bloggers\, developers\, designers\, and everyone in between\, even if you're just curious about WordPress. We're also looking to diversify our lightning talk lineup\: Present for 5 minutes on any WordPress topic.  It could be big\, small\, you name it\, bring it on!  It just has to be a 5-minute talk having something to do with WordPress. Post your topic to to this discussion or to the link below. Details about this meetup\, including free apps & drinks\, are at\: http\://wordpressprovidence.com/2010/11/holiday-lightning-talks/ Thanks to Microsoft\, the sponsor of our holiday meetup and creator of IE 9 beta. See you there!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10787/providence-wordpress-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101130T203000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101130T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10741/international-sales-and-marketing URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10741/international-sales-and-marketing SUMMARY:International Sales and Marketing DESCRIPTION:Learn about the export marketing solutions available through the partnership of state andfederal agencies in Rhode Island\: the U.S. Department of Commerce\, the Rhode Island EconomicDevelopment Corporation (RIEDC)\, the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center(RISBDC) and the John H. Chafee Center forInternational Trade at Bryant University.Topics\:• Export marketing strategies that have been used by local companies• Strategic planning• Targeting Markets\: Market research to help you find the right markets for your product• Implementing the Plan\: Finding the right partners overseas• State grants available to maximize export marketing efforts• Customized Export Training to maximize export marketing efforts• In-country support and resources• Effective follow-up strategies

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10741/international-sales-and-marketing

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101201T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101201T133000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10797/lunchlab-chris-savage-wistia URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10797/lunchlab-chris-savage-wistia SUMMARY:LunchLab with Chris Savage of Wistia DESCRIPTION:LunchLab is a bi-weekly series of informal gatherings that feature a member from the local technology and business community conversing over lunch about such themes as\: Business model & pricing strategiesProduct/market fit Team building & hiring Scaling a business FundraisingFostering an environment of innovationChris Savage\, a Finalist in BusinessWeek's Best Young Entrepreneurs in America\, is Founder and CEO of Wistia\, a provider of video sharing\, management and collaboration tools for sales\, marketing and training applications.  Wistia is used across a wide variety of industries to share video both privately and publicly.LunchLab is free! Lunch is provided! Please register so we can order enough pizza!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10797/lunchlab-chris-savage-wistia

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101201T190000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101201T220000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10829/dc401-december-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10829/dc401-december-meeting SUMMARY:DC401 December Meeting DESCRIPTION:For December's meeting\, Mike Umbricht is going to give a talk about the recent historic preservation work that has happened at the Ladd Observatory at Brown University. They've been rebuilding the telescopes\, pendulum clocks and telegraph system to their original 1890s working conditions. 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10829/dc401-december-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101203T090000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101203T110000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10295/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10295/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/10295/ri-nexus-open-coffee-south-county

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101207T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101207T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10647/international-dining-protocol-skills-luncheon URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10647/international-dining-protocol-skills-luncheon SUMMARY:International Dining Protocol\, a Skills Luncheon DESCRIPTION:A Collaboration between the RI Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) at Johnson & Wales University\, the RI Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) and  John H. Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University Gracie's 194 Washington St. Providence RI 02903 INTERNATIONAL TRADE SERIES\: International Dining Protocol Luncheon Join us for a Fun and Festive Holiday Event! Includes  a multi-course international luncheon at Providence’s famous Gracie’s Restaurant (http\://graciesprovidence.com/) Whether entertaining  foreign business guests at home or abroad\, knowledge of international dining skills is critical to your business success. Companies base business decisions on your table manners or\, lack thereof.This seminar will give you mastery of the art of international dining protocol. From  utensils\, to sitting and seating\, and ordering.... to table conversation\, this program will prepare you to correctly handle all aspects of  international dining and corporate entertaining  in situations where business relationships are developed and strengthened or\, shattered. Speaker\: Judith Bowman\, President and Founder.  Protocol Consultants International Ms. Bowman is a corporate speaker\, educator and renown authority in the field of corporate etiquette\, international protocol awareness\, personal and professional development\, and dining and networking skills. She authored the book\, “Don’t Take the Last Donut\:  New Rules of Business Etiquette\,” (Career Press and Barnes & Noble)  sold in 12 countries and translated into 10 languages.  Ms. Bowman is also working on her second book  entitled “Fabulous @Work.”

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10647/international-dining-protocol-skills-luncheon

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101207T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101207T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10809/intro-press-fit-design URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10809/intro-press-fit-design SUMMARY:Intro to Press Fit Design DESCRIPTION:Make your own birdhouse\, box\, or winerack!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10809/intro-press-fit-design

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101208T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101208T183000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10569/kick-2011-ri-business-plan-competition URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10569/kick-2011-ri-business-plan-competition SUMMARY:Kick-off of 2011 RI Business Plan Competition DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the 2011 Competition -- dates\, times\, requirements. You'll hear from the three winners of the 2010 competition\: ProThera Biologics - Entrepreneur Track Winner Newport Biodiesel - Green Track Winner Speramus - Student Track Winner They'll share the evolution of their business idea\, critical steps along the way\, what worked\, what didn’t\, and how winning has impacted them since winning last May. Free and open to the public\, but pre-registration is required. Register now.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10569/kick-2011-ri-business-plan-competition

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101208T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101208T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10813/ri-business-plan-competition-elevator-business-piltch URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10813/ri-business-plan-competition-elevator-business-piltch SUMMARY:RI Business Plan Competition - Elevator Business Piltch DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Business Plan Competition invites you to attend -- and participate in -- the fifth annual Rhode Island Elevator Pitch Contest on Wednesday\, Dec. 8.The event\, which is free to the public\, will be held 5 - 7 p.m. at the Rhode Island Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at One Davol Square\, Providence. Here's how it works\:Up to 30 presenters will each make a 90-second presentation . A panel of expert judges from the Rhode Island business community will then give feedback about the clarity and persuasiveness of the presentation. At the end of the evening cash prizes totaling $1\,000 will be awarded to the best presenters.  This is a great opportunity to practice making a business pitch with immediate feedback from experienced business building professionals.To register to make a pitch\, please complete an application by Friday\, Dec. 3. Applications are available by clicking here.  Want to just watch and listen?You'll learn a lot\, but we ask that you register to attend by clicking here.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10813/ri-business-plan-competition-elevator-business-piltch

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101208T170000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101208T190000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10814/ri-business-plan-competition-elevator-business-pitch URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10814/ri-business-plan-competition-elevator-business-pitch SUMMARY:RI Business Plan Competition - Elevator Business Pitch DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Business Plan Competition invites you to attend -- and participate in -- the fifth annual Rhode Island Elevator Pitch Contest on Wednesday\, Dec. 8.The event\, which is free to the public\, will be held 5 - 7 p.m. at the Rhode Island Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at One Davol Square\, Providence. Here's how it works\:Up to 30 presenters will each make a 90-second presentation . A panel of expert judges from the Rhode Island business community will then give feedback about the clarity and persuasiveness of the presentation. At the end of the evening cash prizes totaling $1\,000 will be awarded to the best presenters.  This is a great opportunity to practice making a business pitch with immediate feedback from experienced business building professionals.To register to make a pitch\, please complete an application by Friday\, Dec. 3. Applications are available by clicking here.  Want to just watch and listen?You'll learn a lot\, but we ask that you register to attend by clicking here.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10814/ri-business-plan-competition-elevator-business-pitch

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101208T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101208T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10866/drupalpvd-drupal-7-q-/-holiday-bash URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10866/drupalpvd-drupal-7-q-/-holiday-bash SUMMARY:DrupalPVD - Drupal 7 Q&A / Holiday Bash DESCRIPTION: We've set the date for the next Providence Drupal Meetup. It'll be on Wednesday\, December 8th at 6\:00pm at McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon. We’ll be in their private room\; food and drinks will be served. Parking is free on and off street (starts at 5 pm).Doors open at 6 pm\; we ask that you try to arrive by 6\:30 pm for networking. The program starts promptly at 7 pm. The program includes introductions\, a presentation\, and a chance to pick the brains of your fellow attendees.We'll be doing some Drupal 7 Q&A - after all\, it's at Release Candidate stage now! We've got some super-sneaky-special guests on the list\, so there should be some really great insights on the Next Big Thing in Drupal. Don't miss it!This month's meetup will be sponsored by Lullabot and Newschoolyard - and we've got some AMAZING stuff from Media Temple to raffle off! We will have three separate 'one year of a free (dv) from Media Temple' to raffle off - each a $500 value! Tickets will be $5 each or 3 for $10. Odds of winning are entirely dependent on tickets purchased\, and we only want to allow one prize per person. That's it for fine print. We do reserve the right to make random snap decisions and snarky comments too\, though.Please RSVP via the comments below. We know it's a holiday time but why not get party season going right? PASS THIS ALONG! We have a hefty room minimum to cover (that's common in December) so the more people you bring\, the fewer extra beers I'll need to make you buy. Have no fear - we will still have free appetizers and some free drink tickets to give out.See you next week! 

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10866/drupalpvd-drupal-7-q-/-holiday-bash

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101209T083000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101209T120000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10860/ri-oracle-user-group-meeting URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10860/ri-oracle-user-group-meeting SUMMARY:RI Oracle User Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Greetings!We are hosting our Winter meeting on Wednesday\, December 9th from 8\:30 AM to 12\:00 PM at the Providence College. This will be a free event with three presentations\: Introduction to Application ExpressOracle in the CloudOracle 11g New Features Breakfast will be served.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10860/ri-oracle-user-group-meeting

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101209T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101209T130000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10755/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-meetup-group-monthly-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10755/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-meetup-group-monthly-meetup SUMMARY:Providence Web Development Lunch Hour Meetup Group Monthly Meetup DESCRIPTION:Please join us for freeform discussion of all things web.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10755/providence-web-development-lunch-hour-meetup-group-monthly-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101211T110000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101211T140000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10757/linux-ri-monthly-meetup URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10757/linux-ri-monthly-meetup SUMMARY:Linux RI Monthly Meetup DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10757/linux-ri-monthly-meetup

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101211T130000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101211T160000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10810/introduction-laser-cutter URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10810/introduction-laser-cutter SUMMARY:Introduction to the Laser Cutter DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10810/introduction-laser-cutter

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101215T120000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101215T133000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10904/lunchlab-jason-harry URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10904/lunchlab-jason-harry SUMMARY:LunchLab with Jason Harry DESCRIPTION:LunchLab is a bi-weekly series of informal gatherings that feature a member from the local technology and business community.  This session will feature\:-A focus on medical device technology-Potholes in moving from lab to market-Business model ideas-Regulatory rigamarole-Fundraising funLunchLab is free!  Lunch is provided!  But we need for you to register\, so we can order enough pizza!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10904/lunchlab-jason-harry

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101215T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101215T173000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10906/accounting-start-ups-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10906/accounting-start-ups-workshop SUMMARY:Accounting for Start-Ups Workshop DESCRIPTION:Most entrepreneurs are so busy developing the business that they have limited head space for the financial side.  But proper accounting is one of the most important aspects of running a business\, and knowing the basics puts you in charge of its financial well-being.  In this Workshop\, David Ogilvie from Kahn Litwin Renza will explore the fundamentals of accounting for start-ups\: How much can you handle on your own?  What records do you need to maintain and how detailed?  Should you buy software?  He'll also cover payroll processing\, budgeting\, interpreting the numbers\, and the dreaded tax filings...Making the right decisions from the start can make all the difference later on.

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10906/accounting-start-ups-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101215T173000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101215T203000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8734/providence-geeks-dinner URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/8734/providence-geeks-dinner SUMMARY:Providence Geeks Dinner featuring 38 Studios and the \\"Geeks for Good\\" Food Drive! DESCRIPTION:Providence Geeks is closing out 2010\, with a bang. Our December Geek Dinner features the first public presentation by soon-to-be-Providence-based interactive entertainment company – 38 Studios. In one of the most talked-about local events in 2010\, the company founded by world-champion baseball player Curt Schilling\, closed a $75 million bond offering and announced its relocation to Rhode Island. Join CEO Jen MacLean and Studio General Manager Gavian Whishaw as they discuss the company’s games and strategy\, approach to complex project development\, and plans for how the new studio can support the knowledge economy in Rhode Island. Note\: Baseball fans\, Curt will only be present in spirit\, not body. 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/8734/providence-geeks-dinner

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101215T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101215T210000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10811/vinyl-cutter-sticker-and-sign-making-workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10811/vinyl-cutter-sticker-and-sign-making-workshop SUMMARY:Vinyl Cutter Sticker and Sign Making Workshop DESCRIPTION:

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10811/vinyl-cutter-sticker-and-sign-making-workshop

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120209T173704Z DTSTART;TZID=US/Eastern:20101222T192000 DTEND;TZID=US/Eastern:20101222T222000 UID:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10971/pecha-kucha-providence-volume-21 URL;VALUE=URI:http://rinexus.com/calendar/10971/pecha-kucha-providence-volume-21 SUMMARY:Pecha Kucha Providence Volume #21 DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 21st Pecha Kucha night in Providence! The theme is \\"don't box me in\\" and will be held at the new MET rock club! The FFRI Wednesday Farmers Market also takes place that evening at Hope Artiste from 4-7\, and John Richard (JR) will be spinning tunes for your listening/dancing pleasure during intermission and post PKN! This will be our \\"semi - official\\" Pecha Kucha Holiday Party! 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 over 300 cities worldwide\, and first landed in Providence in March of 09. When\: Wednesday\, December 22\, 2010 - doors open at 19\:20\, presentations start at 20\:20 - and mingling occurs throughout!

http\://rinexus.com/calendar/10971/pecha-kucha-providence-volume-21

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