Join us for an informational Third Thursday SBDC coffee hour!

Featuring Yashwant Meghare, Business Counselor at the RI Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) and Polaris MEP, we’re going to discuss what resources exist for RI Small Businesses.

Meet the 2025 SBA Award Winners!

For the next several Third Thursday networking events, we will highlight 2025 SBA award winners. Learn about their business journey, SBA awards and how your business could be a winner next year!

First up, we have Degen, of the fashion label Degen and our local yarn store Knit Club. She runs the most wholesome digital platform about all things knitting, organizes weekly craft circles, and most importantly, knows her $numbers$ really well. She has some serious achievements to her name and her brand- Forbes 30 under 30, collaborations with NY Fashion Week, Victoria's Secret, Tommy Hilfiger and many more.

To summarize, she's what you would expect a punk rock business owner to be.

Come learn about Degen's journey!

WHAT TO EXPECT Attendees will learn about the no-charge/low-cost business services available to help them launch, pivot or scale. Discover how SBDC and Polaris MEP help entrepreneurs define and achieve their vision.

We’ll provide delicious #MadeInRI coffee. There will also be time to network, discuss trends and share priorities.

Meet with other business owners in the community to discuss trends and any issues that might be affecting your business.