Business Support

Where: Hawk & Handsaw Farm, 20 Moitoza Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Date: Friday May 22, 2026 – 4:30-6pm

Bring your favorite long handled weeding tool!

Calling all farmers and gardeners. Do you have a long handled weeding tool you just can’t live without? Or have you ever wondered what you’re missing in your collection? Are you always down on hands and knees and wish there was a more efficient and safe way to get those weeds?!
Come to this workshop at Hawk & Handsaw and see other farmers use their favorites in action.
You can even try them for yourself!

Tue, May 5 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Innovate Newport
Join us for an informational networking coffee hour with Paul Harden of the RI Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) and Lori Burke, Chamber Membership Sales Associate.

Learn more about the no-charge, confidential business services available to assist new and existing businesses with planning, financing, human resources and marketing. Meet with other business owners in the community to discuss trends and any issues that might be affecting your business.

Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Online

Running a business isn’t just about dollars and cents. It’s about how you manage all of your resources – and that has a financial impact! It’s important to understand the true cost of spending those resources and the ROI (Return on Investment) you’re getting. This 3-month workshop series is designed to help you calculate the real value of your resources and maximize that investment while building basic business financial literacy skills.

As business owners, we can be inundated with offers to vend, partner, place products, and expand our business, but how do you know if those offers are actually right for you? Now that you know your margins, we’re going to use that leveled-up business mindset to objectively look at “opportunities” such as markets, wholesale, new product lines, etc. to see if they are really worth the investment.

During this workshop, you will learn to:

Determine your goals for engaging in offers
Calculate the cost to your Resource Budget
Evaluate the potential ROI of an offered opportunity
Get creative about making your own opportunities

First Aid/CPR, Point Judith, RI
June 10, 2026
8:00 am – 4:00 pm

When you’re at sea, you don’t have the convenience of emergency personnel arriving in a few minutes to care for an injured crewman. As fishermen, you are the first responders. Depending on the weather and your distance from shore, you may continue to respond for a long time until medical experts take over. This CPR & First Aid Class is enhanced to teach you the most up to date life-saving skills. This class certifies fishermen in CPR and First Aid and meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements under 46 CFR 28.21.

During the CPR & First Aid Course, you will receive hands-on instruction for these skills and more:
*Tourniquets * Splinting (broken bones) * Wound Care *Hypothermia * Diabetes * Overdose *Heart Attack * Shock * Traumatic Injuries *Allergic Reactions * Burn Treatment * Stroke * Cuts and Lacerations * Chemical Poisoning *First Aid Kits * Infections * Patient Assessment * Bites and Stings *Frostbite * Medical Emergencies (Appendicitis, Seizure, Sepsis etc.) * Asthma * Dehydration * Amputation * Heat Stroke * Choking * CPR * AED use * Patient Evacuation *Ergonomics and more.

Fishing Vessel Stability Class, Point Judith, RI
June 16, 2026
8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Did you know that flooding and instability are the leading causes of fishing vessel disasters in the United States? This AMSEA workshop addresses the most common causes of these casualties. You will learn vital information on vessel stability and ways to prevent dangerous situations. Our USCG-certified Vessel Stability instructors incorporate practical exercises, demonstrations and case studies of actual fishing vessel accidents caused by complacency, oversight or lack of knowledge.

Thu, Jun 4 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Bryant University

Startup Foundations In Person Workshop, located at College of Business – BELC Building 100 Salem St, Smithfield, RI – Navigate Room

Startup Foundations is a monthly introductory webinar designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are seriously considering starting a business, but want a realistic picture of what that actually involves.

This session goes beyond the idea stage to break down the core components of launching a business, including time commitment, legal and financial considerations, market validation, and the mindset required to move from concept to execution. It’s intentionally structured to help participants assess whether entrepreneurship is the right path for them right now.

Startup Foundations is ideal for individuals who:

Have a business idea but aren’t sure where to start
Are exploring entrepreneurship and want a clear, honest overview
Want to avoid common early mistakes before investing time or money
By the end of the session, attendees will walk away with a stronger understanding of what it truly takes to start a business, clarity on their next steps, and insight into available resources and support.

Sessions are offered monthly, both in person and online, making it easy to attend from anywhere.

Where: 630 Neck Road, Tiverton
Date: Saturday June 6, 2026 from 3-5pm

Guided breathwork, foraging, creating mandalas

Calling all women farmers (and gardeners) and those who identify as women farmers and gardeners! Join us as we celebrate the year of the woman farmer!
We will enjoy guided breathwork and light movement lead by Amy Smith. Then we will let nature be our canvas as we forage and create our own, unique mandala.
Here is a little bit of the story behind our lovely host, Meredith Brower’s property and eco-art.

Thank you to our collaborator friends at Land & Sea Together.

Light fare will be provided!
Scissors and baskets provided but feel free to bring your own.
This event is free.
Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged.

Tue, Jun 9 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Innovate Newport

Startup Foundations is a monthly introductory webinar designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are seriously considering starting a business, but want a realistic picture of what that actually involves.

This session goes beyond the idea stage to break down the core components of launching a business, including time commitment, legal and financial considerations, market validation, and the mindset required to move from concept to execution. It’s intentionally structured to help participants assess whether entrepreneurship is the right path for them right now.

Startup Foundations is ideal for individuals who:

Have a business idea but aren’t sure where to start
Are exploring entrepreneurship and want a clear, honest overview
Want to avoid common early mistakes before investing time or money
By the end of the session, attendees will walk away with a stronger understanding of what it truly takes to start a business, clarity on their next steps, and insight into available resources and support.

Sessions are offered monthly, both in person and online, making it easy to attend from anywhere.