“Sustainability” is not just a buzzword, but a multi-purpose concept. It is often the reason many nonprofits pursue social enterprise – to improve their mission delivery and enhance their sustainability … Read More
Social Enterprise Boosts Ocean State
In Washington, D.C., the varying blocs of policymakers— have, by and large, shrugged on legislation to empower social enterprise. Fortunately, the social enterprise sector — designed to tackle social problems … Read More
Camp Connects Math to Business Planning
When 126 high school juniors and seniors in northern Rhode Island started a summer program to beef up their math skills on Aug. 13, they began learning from entrepreneurs as … Read More
Social change startups graduate from incubator
PROVIDENCE — Eleven startups focused on social change and sustainability graduated from Social Venture Partners Rhode Island’s Change Accelerator program June 30. The businesses are all Rhode Island-based. They received … Read More
Leaders of two local non-profits awarded Harvard Scholarships
Marie Ghazal, Chief Executive Officer of The Rhode Island Free Clinic and Kelly Ramirez, Executive Director of Social Venture Partners Rhode Island have been selected as The Harvard Business School … Read More
Website Caters to ‘Social Enterprise’
PROVIDENCE — A new website shares information about more than 100 Rhode Island ventures in a growing field known as “social enterprise.” Both for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations in the … Read More
Social Entrepreneurs Celebrate Graduation From Newport Incubation Project
Newport, RI – Providence-based Social Venture Partners Rhode Island (SVPRI – ), a non-profit organization of social investors and change-makers, announces the final pitch and graduation celebration of its Newport … Read More
Five Questions: with Meg Wirth
Providence-based startup maternova.net was recently named a semi-finalist in the 2011 Buckminster Fuller Challenge, a prestigious annual design science competition that awards $100,000 to support the development and implementation of … Read More
PBN Honors Local Businesswoman
Providence Business News has selected 14 women to be honored in the second part of the newspaper’s year-long initiative recognizing women in the Rhode Island business community. Click here to … Read More
Five Questions with SVPRI’s Executive Director
Social Venture Partners Rhode Island executive director talks about the nonprofit’s work and a recent $25,000 grant. Click here to read the full article on PBN.com