Entries by Amanda Roman

Leading with Intention: It Starts from Within

  by Stephanie Mireku: RIBBA Content Writer and Emerging Leader   The story of how the face and depth of leadership within Rhode Island is changing is far from just beginning but the pace just intensified. That is because of the work of a few key intentional organizations, a few determined business leaders, a few […]

RI Black Business Association Business Announces Business Pitch Competition for Young Adults

RI Black Business Association Business Announces Business Pitch Competition for Young Adults Young entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the chance to win up to $3,000   Providence, RI – March 7, 2022 – The Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA) today announced a Young Adult Business Pitch Competition for young minority entrepreneurs, scheduled to take […]

The RI Black Business Association is Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2022 Scholarship

Scholarship applications for students entering college or university will be accepted until May 27, 2022 Providence, RI – Tuesday, February 22, 2022 – The Rhode Island Black Business Association, and its charitable arm that focuses on empowerment and training related activities – the Institute of Economic Empowerment & Development (IEED), are now accepting applications for […]

Emerging Leader Highlight: Mark Fisher of Black Lives Matter Militia

Mark Fisher is the Director of Community Outreach at Black Lives Matter – Militia and a participant in the inaugural Emerging Leaders Development Program provided by RIBBA. Can you share more about what you do at Black Lives Matter – Miliita?  BLM Militia’s purpose on a local scale within the state of Rhode Island is […]