Many of us have heard the phrases, “money is power” and “there’s power in numbers”, in many contexts and in many seasons of our lives. While there’s truth to both adages, I would take it a step further and say there’s power in the how and what in terms of spending money and there’s also […]
A study completed in November of last year but released to the public on Tuesday drew a harsh response from RIBBA, the Rhode Island Black Business Association on Thursday. The State of Rhode Island paid Mason Tillman Associates half a million dollars to conduct the Disparity Study , which finds evidence of discrimination against […]
Rhode Island’s Black Business Association issued a failing grade to the state and called for elected leaders to take urgent action to fix a broken system that minimally awards contracts to Black and minority owned businesses. Read full article online
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Following the recent release of a disparity study in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA) is calling on state leaders to respond, while also issuing the state a failing grade. Read full article online
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Black Business Association had harsh words for state officials after a recent report revealed continued noncompliance with the state’s own regulations around contracting with minority-owned businesses. Read full article here
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 […]
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: Level Up Construction, LLC. Urcella Isom is the founder and president of Level Up Construction, LLC, a Black and women owned business that focuses on […]
Funds will support LEAP Initiative which trains and supports young adults through their academic and early careers. Providence, RI – July 15, 2021 – The Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA), a 10-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the opportunities and vitality of Black-owned businesses and professionals in RI, is pleased to announce a charitable […]
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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 […]