Rhode Island Black Business Association Announces Business Pitch Competition for Young Adults

Young entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the chance to win up to $3,000  

Providence, RI – July 10, 2023 – The Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA) today announced its Young Adult Business Pitch Competition for young minority entrepreneurs, scheduled to take place Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 10am to 1pm. All entrepreneurs invited to the final competition will take part in an information session on Thursday, August 3, 2023 on preparing and presenting a business pitch to ensure each competitor has the skills and information to be as successful as possible.

The competition is open to individuals who live in Rhode Island, are Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color, and are aged 18-30.  Winners can win a variety of prizes, ranging from $1,000 – $3,000 grants in addition to other business growth services from RIBBA. 

The closing date for submitting an application for the Young Adult Business Pitch Competition is Friday, July 28, 2023. Young entrepreneurs who are interested in applying can call 401-389-1179 or go to www.ri-bba.org/bizpitch to apply.

Interested in cheering on our pitch participants? Register to attend here: https://members.ri-bba.org/ap/Events/Register/OpRKGwbP