Professional Business Services
Our Mission
beari’s mission is to support under-served and underestimated entrepreneurs through a vibrant and accessible network of local business support organizations that offer intentional pathways to business launch, growth and success.
Our Purpose
beari's purpose is to build a network of nonprofit business service organizations where women and/or minority entrepreneurs and small business owners can begin working with any member of the network and then access the resources of other network members through informed referrals, navigation, and follow up to ensure success.
beari member organizations include:
Hope & Main
We are Rhode Island’s premier culinary incubator and among the top ten in the country. We have launched nearly 450 businesses since 2014.
Our mission is to empower an inclusive community of entrepreneurs to jumpstart and cultivate thriving food businesses that are the foundation of a more just, sustainable and resilient local food economy.
Helping entrepreneurs jump-start, pivot and thrive.
Visit us here:
makefoodyourbusiness.org/
Social Enterprise Greenhouse
A growing network of entrepreneurs and business and community leaders who contribute time, expertise, and money to create jobs and support positive social change through social enterprise.
Our Vision
SEG envisions a more just, equitable and resilient economy achieved through social purpose business.
Our Mission
SEG accelerates impact by providing inclusive support and networks for entrepreneurs and businesses committed to positive societal and economic change.
Visit us here:
https://segreenhouse.org/
RI Black Business Association
RIBBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the business opportunities and vitality of businesses and career professionals in Rhode Island.
Mission:
Eliminate the racial wealth gap so all Rhode Islanders can thrive.
Vision:
At RIBBA, we envision a future where individuals, businesses and communities are elevated through holistic programming that meets basic human needs while creating pathways to economic prosperity. Together, we empower and uplift, creating a brighter tomorrow for all Rhode Islanders.
Visit us here:
https://ri-bba.org/
RI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The RI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is an organization created to represent, promote and empower our growing Hispanic business community.
This organization strives to support the needs of local businesses and build strong relationships between corporate America and the Hispanic-owned businesses in Rhode Island.
Visit us here:
www.rihispanicchamber.org/
