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

March 7, 2022/in Uncategorized /by Amanda Roman

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

February 22, 2022/in Frontpage Article, News, Uncategorized /by Amanda Roman

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 […]

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

March 7, 2022/in Uncategorized /by Amanda Roman

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

February 22, 2022/in Frontpage Article, News, Uncategorized /by Amanda Roman

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

March 7, 2022/in Uncategorized /by Amanda Roman

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 place April 30, 2022, 10 am to 1 pm at Biz Bodega, Manton Ave Business Support Center, at 222 Manton Ave in Providence, RI. All entrepreneurs invited to the final competition will receive training 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.

Lisa Ranglin, RIBBA president stated, “Access to capital for this underserved population is very limited. We are offering RIBBA’s unique approach of combining access to capital with expert technical services to help them grow their businesses. Business formation is an effective way to decrease unemployment. In spite of reports of record low unemployment among minorities, October 2018 BLS household data showed black 18 year old youth at close to 20% unemployment with Latino youth at nearly 17% – about 30% higher than among white 18 year old youth. Minority youth up to age 30 are twice as likely as white youth to be unemployed.”

The closing date for submitting an application for the Young Adult Business Pitch Competition is Friday, April 8, 2022 at 4 pm. Young entrepreneurs who are interested in applying can call 401-389-1179 or go to www.ri-bba.org/bizpitch to apply.

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

February 22, 2022/in Frontpage Article, News, Uncategorized /by Amanda Roman

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 the 2022 Scholarship. Scholarship award amounts vary from $500-$1000 for each individual student. To date, RIBBA has given out over $45,000 in scholarships to Black students entering college or university.

“We’re extremely excited to be accepting applications for this year’s Scholarship Program. There are a wide number of systemic barriers and challenges that Black and Afro-Latinx young adults face, and we hope this scholarship opportunity helps each recipient reach their full academic and career potential, said Amanda Roman – Director of Program Development & Operations at RIBBA. “Financial investments are an essential part of creating a more equitable education system and we are proud to be providing this and other opportunities to students.

The Scholarship Program is just one component of the LEAP Initiative, launched in 2020 by RIBBA’s charitable arm – IEED. Other activities and opportunities within the initiative include, a mentor program, executive coaching, financial literacy training, and skills development. The initiative’s wrap around programs and services were developed with RIBBA’s Community Advisory Board of Young Adults and will support scholarship recipients on their academic and career journey.

To be considered for the 2022 Scholarship, applicants must identify as Black or Afro-Latinx, be a resident of Rhode Island, a high school senior in the Fall of 2022, and will begin their Freshman year at an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2023. Scholarship applications are reviewed by a Scholarship Committee and awardee announcements will be made in August of 2022. Applications must be completed and received by May 27, 2022 at 4:00 PM.

For more information or to view or complete the, go to: www.ri-bba.org/scholarship. In addition, individuals who are interested in donating to RIBBA’s Scholarship Fund, can do so by clicking here.

The Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the business opportunities and vitality of Black-owned and minority businesses in Rhode Island through access to capital, contracting, business development resources, entrepreneur training, business advocacy, meaningful investor services, and workforce development.

The Institute for Economic Empowerment and Development is the 501 (c) (3) charitable arm of RIBBA and provides mentorship/career/ business readiness training and financial support for RIBBA’s initiatives and programs by the way of grants and fundraisers. Learn More, call 401-383-1179 or e-Mail: Info@ri-bba.org

Media Contact:
Amanda Roman
Director of Program Development & Operations
amanda@ri-bba.org
203-592-5551