SEG Congressional Forum | Media Roundup
TO: Social Enterprise Greenhouse
FROM: Kevin Chenard, Half Street Group
RE: Media Roundup
DATE: August 10, 2023
Media Coverage
1st Congressional District candidate forum puts focus on promoting equity for small businesses
Providence Business News | Christopher Shea | August 9, 2023
“In a packed room of potential constituents and local business leaders at Social Enterprise Greenhouse’s Providence coworking space, 10 of the 12 Democrats vying for the open seat discussed their visions at a forum on how they’d assist the state’s minority-owned small businesses. They also acknowledged what local establishments they support.”
‘Lightning round’ draws out R.I. congressional candidates
The Boston Globe | Edward Fitzpatrick | August 9, 2023
“The “lightning round” is becoming a staple in the debates and forums in Rhode Island’s First Congressional District race, with a prime example coming during a forum Tuesday night that brought 10 Democratic candidates to the Social Enterprise Greenhouse Hub in Providence.”
CD1 candidate forum puts focus on promoting equity for small businesses
The Rhode Island Current | Christopher Shea | August 9, 2023
“The forum, which lasted roughly an hour and a half, was hosted by SEG, the Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA), the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Center for Southeast Asians, and Hope & Main.”
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CD 1 Candidate Forum focused on economic development, entrepreneurship, and small businesses
Youtube | Steve Ahlquist | August 9, 2023
“Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG), one of the state’s leading voices for inclusive entrepreneurship, co-hosted a forum to allow voters to hear from a number of the candidates running for the Democratic nomination in the special Congressional Election earlier this evening. The forum was co-sponsored by the Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA), Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Hope & Main, and the Center for Southeast Asians and moderated by SEG’s Julie Owens and RIBBA’s Lisa Ranglin. Despite the rain, nearly 100 people filled The Hub at Social Enterprise Greenhouse to hear from the candidates.”