POV With SEG: How Entrepreneurs are Growing the Economy

The fourth installment of POV with SEG, “How Entrepreneurs Are Growing the Economy" we'll explore how entrepreneurship can be a powerful engine for job creation and workforce development. Many “entrepreneurs by necessity” start businesses as a means of survival, self-reliance, and long-term economic empowerment, and today there are thousands of small business owners who have become employers and community anchors throughout Rhode Island.

We’ll sit down with Matthew Weldon, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT), to discuss how state policy and workforce initiatives are supporting entrepreneurial pathways - and where gaps remain. We'll also highlight Social Enterprise Greenhouse's impact in helping over 2,600 entrepreneurs launch and grow mission-driven businesses that generate jobs and expand opportunity.

This event will be recorded live and released as part of the POV with SEG podcast series, extending the conversation beyond the room. Have a question for the speakers? Send it in advance to and be part of the dialogue!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, engage, and gain new insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping Rhode Island’s business landscape.

Join Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) for POV with SEG, a speaker series that convenes Rhode Island’s foremost business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to address the state’s most pressing economic and social challenges. This ongoing dialogue is designed to spark bold ideas, drive meaningful action, and shape a more equitable and prosperous future for all. Each session brings new perspectives and solutions, ensuring that POV with SEG remains a cornerstone of SEG’s commitment to fostering innovation and impact in our state.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Social Enterprise Greenhouse, 10 Davol Square, Suite 100, Providence, United States