Knight Memorial Entrepreneurship Center

02/05/2025

Happening Today! Come visit us at Knight Memorial Library from 4:30pm-7:00pm

12/11/2024

🎉 Join Us for "Hustle & Heritage: A Black-Owned Marketplace" 🎉

🗓️ Date: February 22nd
⏰ Time: 2 PM - 5 PM
📍 Location: Rochambeau Library Community Room, 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI

Celebrate Black History Month by supporting local Black entrepreneurs and connecting with the community! Explore unique crafts, handmade goods, and much more while enjoying a vibrant atmosphere.

💡 Vendor spaces are still available! Apply here: https://bit.ly/hustlenheritage

Spread the word and join us for an unforgettable event! 🛍️✨

11/23/2024

Moments from our outdoor marketplace 🌞✨—where small businesses meet big community love! Every purchase supports a dream and builds a stronger local economy.

11/21/2024

From fresh produce to handmade art, this marketplace showcased the heart of our community's entrepreneurs. 🌟

Let's keep celebrating their hustle and supporting their vision.

Featured small business:

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11/20/2024

Small businesses fuel our communities with unique products, personalized service, and economic growth. This , let’s celebrate the innovators who make our neighborhoods vibrant. 💡🛍️

When you shop small, you make a BIG impact—keeping dollars local, supporting families, and fostering sustainability. Let’s grow together!

11/19/2024

It's been a busy year for the KMEC!

This September, our Entrepreneur Specialist proudly represented at the Diversity Business Exhibit where she also spoke on the Lt. Governor’s “Back to School, Back Business!” Youth Entrepreneurship Boot Camp Panel: Moderated by

She spoke alongside Rose Albert, Toye Onikoyi, Giovanni Prestipino, and Daisha Jackson.

Until next year! Thank you for having us !

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Held in September at the Rhode Island Convention cEnter, the Diversity Business Exhibit is the leading networking event in Southern New England for the racially diverse business and nonprofit communities. Rhode Island Commerce was proud to serve as a sponsor of this year's event.

10/16/2024

We are still accepting vendors for our Outdoor Maker Marketplace: Holiday Edition on Saturday, November 9th, from 12–3 PM at Knight Memorial Library!

This will be a festive event with food trucks, local vendors, live music, and free take-home activities!

We are excited to support small businesses and provide a platform for our community to shop for unique holiday gifts.

If you know of any local businesses or artisans who might be interested in participating, please encourage them to reach out and join us.

Non-profit organizations are also welcome if you'd like to table at this event (at no cost!)

For more details or to express interest, vendors can contact us at [email protected] or 401-467-2625 x 1615. They may also apply here: https://bit.ly/clpvd2024