Free business seminars

Anyone interested in starting their own business? Or are you a business owner wondering how you can make it even better? If so, you should know the city will host two free business seminars aimed at helping existing businesses and future entrepreneurs alike realize success. The workshops, titled, Quadruple Your Probability of Successin four easy to understand steps, will be presented by David Nash, president of Engage Marketing, Inc., on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Warwick City Hall Council Chambers, 3275 Post Rd. Although there is no registration fee, reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 738-2000, ext. 6202. Nash’s presentation will focus on attracting new clients; increasing market awareness; differentiating your business from competitors; boosting profits and increasing the probability of long-term success from 20 to 80 percent. All participants will receive materials designed to make the lessons easier to implement. The city is pleased to present these seminars, which are particularly helpful in light of todays economy, said Mayor Scott Avedisian. I know there are a number of people who have been laid off and are taking the opportunity to re-evaluate their careers and are now considering a way to combine their talents and interests to build their own small business. These workshops would be a great place for them to start. Today, we have scientific proof that business success is based upon reproducible tactics and strategies that, when applied systematically, will increase your probability of success from 20 to 80 percent, Nash said. These workshops will introduce attendees to these tactics and strategies while providing the tools needed to take action and the knowledge needed to achieve a lifetime of business success.

Local set to earn masters at Antioch

Congratulations to Warwick resident Meaghan Healey for enrolling in the Master of Science degree in Environmental Studies with a specialization in Environmental Education program at Antioch University New England. Meaghan earned her BS at Unity College. The Department of Environmental Studies educates, trains, and develops environmental practitioners to act responsibly, compassionately, reflectively, and creatively. It offers six master's degree programs: Conservation Biology, Environmental Advocacy and Organizing, Environmental Education, Science Teacher Certification, Resource Management and Conservation, and Individualized Programs.Graduates of the Department of Environmental Studies are educators, advocates, managers, policy makers, and scientists. The department also offers a Doctoral (PhD) Program with a focus in Environmental Policy and Environmental Education. Antioch University New England, based in Keene, New Hampshire, offers rigorous, practice-oriented, values-based Masters, Doctoral and certificate programs to more than one thousand students. Programs in education, environmental studies, leadership and management, and psychology reflect a dedication to activism, social justice, community service, and sustainability. For more information visit: www.antiochne.edu.

Rhode Islands ballet theatre

Calling all young ballerinas. Rhode Islands ballet theatre is providing a performance opportunity for younger ballet dancers ages 6-9 years old for the upcoming Dec. 6 holiday show, Alice Meets the Nutcracker. Costumes will be provided for the performance. RIbt is a classical ballet company training talented young dancers for the stage. The company’s goal is to help promising young dancers reach their full potential through a pre-professional training program consisting of weekly company class, regular Master Classes, professional evaluation & feedback, learning experiences with leading ballet companies, and ongoing performance opportunities. RIbt is a non-profit training company for the regions 9-18 year old ballet dancers, trains at RI Ballet Arts Academy in North Kingstown.The Company trains and rehearses on Thursday evenings. Admission to be a member of RIbt is through audition only, held twice a year. Call 401-847-5301 for more information or visit RIbts Web site www.riballet.org. The audition date for this opportunity is Saturday, Oct. 3 at 4:15pm at RI Ballet Arts Academy, 7728 Post Rd., North Kingstown. The audition fee is $10. Call 847-5301 to register or for more information.