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.
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.
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.
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.