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Kyle Bennett, Senior Director of Policy and Equity at the United Way of Rhode Island, will deliver the keynote, offering strategies to address the racial wealth gap and inspiring action. Joining the event are Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, Executive Director of the Economic Progress Institute, Congressman Gabe Amo, Nina Pande, Executive Director of Skills for Rhode Island's Future, and Fabiola Brunache, Founder of Fab Living Realty, for a dynamic panel discussion. Attendees will gain actionable insights into entrepreneurship and economic development, with opportunities to hear from esteemed speakers such as the Mayor of Warwick, Frank Picozzi, Secretary of Commerce, Elizabeth Tanner, Esq., General Treasurer, James Diossa, Secretary of State, Gregg M. Amore, and Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse.
"We are thrilled to host our Annual Legislative Breakfast," remarked Lisa Ranglin, President and CEO of RIBBA. "As community organizations, we cannot turn a blind eye to the alarming data revealing the persistent racial wealth gap. We must invest boldly and intentionally, as the same old approaches have yielded very little change. RIBBA is committed to leading by example and actively working to counteract this downward trend by fostering genuine inclusion and empowerment through our services and partnerships."
RIBBA has restructured funding opportunities to be partnership-based, supporting a model that exemplifies return on investment. We call for impactful initiative investment and are eager to strengthen relationships with partners and key stakeholders. We are also actively exploring ways to engage executives from large organizations in our initiatives.
The event culminates in honoring RI State Representative Carol Hagan McEntee and RI State Senator Sandra Cano with the 2024 Legislative Champion Award, recognizing their immense support for economic growth in the State of Rhode Island. Join us in celebrating their remarkable contributions to the entrepreneurial landscape of Rhode Island!
Space is extremely limited, and registration is required to secure your spot at this pivotal event. Join RIBBA in advancing economic equity and prosperity for all Rhode Islanders. Purchase your tickets today and ensure your participation in this transformative conversation! Do not miss out on this opportunity to be part of the solution. Together, we can close the racial wealth gap and build a more just and prosperous future for Rhode Island.
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