Business Development Programs Workforce Development Programs RIBBA

Small Business Development Support

We provide programs and services designed to help small businesses grow, build sustainable wealth, and create jobs to impact their communities.

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Digital Empowerment for Entrepreneurs!

RIBBA, in Partnership with Empower by GoDaddy, are providing digital empowerment to business owners in our network. Through Empower by GoDaddy, we equip entrepreneurs in communities with training, tools, and peer networks to help small businesses establish and improve an effective digital presence.

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Support RIBBA

It is our mission to provide programs and services that help business owners and professionals achieve their business and career dreams. Make a charitable donation today and have a direct impact on our critical, mission driven work.

LEAP Mentorship & Training Program

The Leadership Equity Accelerated Pathway (LEAP) Mentorship & Training Program is a free 5-month cohort-based program whose mission is to empower, train, and support youth and young adults, ages 18-25, through their academic and career goals.

Emerging Leaders Development Program

The Emerging Leaders Development Program is a 7-month cohort based program designed to provide participants who live or work in Rhode Island with additional knowledge, skills and tools they need to advance their career. We are now accepting applications for the 2024-25 Cohort.

Annual Awards Gala Nominations

Do you know an individual who has made a significant difference in our community? We are now seeking nominations for our Annual Awards Gala and would love to hear about them! Let’s take this opportunity to recognize their outstanding work, dedication, and leadership by honoring them with this special recognition.

Please complete the online nomination application by Sunday, June 30th, 2024.

Annual Awards Gala

You are cordially invited to attend RIBBA’s Annual Awards Gala on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 6PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI. The Gala is the organization’s largest annual fundraising event, attracting over 500 guests from across the state.

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RIBBA Membership

It is your Association – claim your level of engagement!

Become a member today and discover the power of having RIBBA as an ally, advocate and change agent standing with you, your business and career.

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RIBBA’s Annual Awards Gala

You are cordially invited to attend RIBBA’s 2022 Annual Awards Gala on Friday, October 28th from 6-11 pm at the Omni Hotel in Providence. Our Awards Gala is a prestigious, nominated awards program.

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RIBBA  is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the business opportunities and vitality of businesses and career professionals in Rhode Island through, business development resources, entrepreneur training, contracting, business advocacy, meaningful investor services, workforce development, and access to capital.

RIBBA is made up of individuals and businesses of all sizes and membership is open to the public. The organization strives to build a purpose-driven Association where people unite and take action to create lasting change. RIBBA values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, abilities, socioeconomic status, culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

RIBBA leverages the region’s core assets to find solutions in the areas that matter most to its members and the community: building generational wealth, contract opportunities, access to capital, quality jobs, career growth, and quality of life.

How We Accomplish This

Business Development

The Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA) provides programs and services to support businesses of all sizes in their sustainable growth and equitable talent development.

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Workforce Development Programs

IEED is the charitable arm of the RIBBA. IEED provides workforce development programs to train diverse, empowered, and well-informed individuals. Learn more about our Emerging Leaders Development Program and Leadership Equity Accelerated Pathway (LEAP) Mentorship & Training Programs.

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Advocacy

If you need an advocate on your side at City Hall or with state agencies, we will guide you through the governmental bureaucracy, and speak on your behalf at agency meetings and hearings. Fill out a business profile today.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Support of RIBBA leads to positive business growth, jobs, and pathways for sustainable community development that closes the gap on income and wealth inequalities. We hope you’ll consider supporting our programs and community directly at one of the following levels.

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