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Women, Entrepreneurship & Manufacturing at Venture Cafe
Thursday Gathering + Manufacturing Month = Insights & Inspiration!
October is Manufacturing Month! Venture Cafe Providence is devoting its October 24 “Thursday Gathering” to the topic of Women, Entrepeneurship and Manufacturing. The evening, co-sponsored by the new Rhode Island Chapter of Women in Manufacturing along with Polaris MEP, will provide both inspiration and constructive insights related to innovation in the manufacturing sector. Plus, great opportunities for networking and connecting with women and allies across RI’s vibrant manufacturing community.
AGENDA
| 4:30p – 7:30p | Innovation on Tap Enjoy a selection of beer, wine or non-alcoholic options while connecting and engaging with members from the RI innovation ecosystem. | |
| 4:30p – 6:00p | Demo tables Check out products from women-led and/or women-owned Rhode Island manufacturing companies! Meet the entrepreneurs and decision-makers behind these #MadeInRI items. | |
| 6:00p | Panel, “Women, Entrepreneurship & Manufacturing” Expert speakers offer insights and tips for women manufacturing entrepreneurs and women who play (or want to play) roles as innovators within existing manufacturing companies. Featuring:
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| 6:45p | WBE Certification Why and How All are welcome at this next module in the Venture Cafe MBE/WBE (Woman-Owned Business Enterprise) Certification course, part of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation-funded Minority Business Accelerator program. |
