MESENow partners with local organizations to serve underrepresented entrepreneurs across under-resourced communities in Rhode Island. We combine business training with connections to essential services, including income assistance, healthcare, housing, and childcare. We recognize that sustainable enterprises need stable foundations.
We offer core business skills to include business planning, financial literacy and management, marketing, and digital skills, as well as culturally competent business support to help them launch and grow successful businesses.
02. Micro/Nano loans & Mentorship
MESENow prioritizes loans designed to support different types of grassroots businesses and ventures to help them start, grow, and sustain their businesses.
03. Cross-Cutting Supports
We address the holistic needs of grassroots entrepreneurs and their budding businesses. From childcare and family support to addressing personal well-being and market access, enabling them to contribute to the local economy and build wealth in their community
04. Policy Development
We focus on creating a tailored and supportive environment that provides grassroots entrepreneurs with the knowledge, resources, and connections they need to launch, grow, and develop economically.
