Entries by Amanda Roman

LEAP Mentor Program – 3rd Cohort Launched!

On December 2nd, RIBBA welcomed 15 new mentees into the newly expanded LEAP Mentor Program. These 15 young adults will work with mentors over the next 5 months to refine their goals and navigate barriers to achieving them. In addition, the newly expanded program will provide not just mentorship, but also help each participant identify […]

Emerging Leader Highlight: Edinalia Lopes

Edinalia Lopes is a Financial Analyst at IGT and a participant in the inaugural Emerging Leaders Development Program provided by RIBBA.  1. What has being a part of the Emerging Leaders Program meant to you? Being part of the Leadership program means many different things for me.  It gives me a chance to network with […]

RIBBA Issues a Failing Grade and Call to Action to the State of Rhode Island

In Response to the ODEO Disparity Study and Inaction to Comply with State Law, RIBBA issues a Failing Grade and Urgent Action Demand to the State of Rhode Island.   Providence, Rhode Island – July 28, 2021 – The Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the business opportunities and vitality […]

Born to Lead-Business Highlight: Born-O Uniforms

RIBBA’s mission is made possible by a stellar community of businesses, staff, volunteers, and supporters. We’d like to place a spotlight on one of the members of this incredible network: Born-O Uniforms.  Elisabeth Borno, CEO & Co-Founder of Born-O Uniforms, knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue an entrepreneurial path. During her […]

Power of the Pivot – CC Business Corporation Profile

RIBBA’s mission is made possible by a stellar community of businesses, staff, volunteers, and supporters. We’d like to place a spotlight on one of the members of this incredible network: C.C. Business Corporation. Marcellus Sharpe, Owner and President of CC Business Corporation, a business focusing on security services, office cleaning services, knows personally what it […]