Mission
The mission of Mini Entrepreneurs of Rhode Island (MERI) is to empower the next generation of leaders by providing children ages 4-15 (specializing in serving children from BIPOC, first-generation, and under-resourced communities) with a solid foundation in entrepreneurship education. At Mini Entrepreneurs, we seek to create opportunities that support children's personal and academic development as lifelong learners, and we are committed to creating fun and engaging learning experiences that inspire children to explore their creativity, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. Ultimately, we believe that our work will create a stronger, healthier, and more resilient community for all Rhode Islanders. As a part of our service continuum, we offer an annual entrepreneurial fair, a summer camp, after-school programs, educational workshops, mini-business pop-up events, and mentoring programs that expose youth to entrepreneurship and prov