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Is your business "in good standing status"?
On Tuesday, March 28th from 6PM - 7:30PM, come learn about Rhode Island's requirements and obligations to register and keep your business. We will be having a step-by-step conversation with Kristen Cordeiro, Deputy Director of Business Services at Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore's office. This event is open to the public and will be held virtually on Zoom.
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Save The Date!
Join us for our 2023 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 2nd from 5:30PM - 7:30PM at the Roger Williams Casino in Providence, Rhode Island. We will be sharing our annual report, presenting our 2023 Scholarship recipients and celebrating major achievements.
Registration will be open soon, mark your calendar and don't miss this event!
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RIBBA Client Spotlight
RIBBA is proud to support Bacary Diatta, founder and owner of Kassumay LLC, a Rhode Island company that is celebrating Senegal, West Africa's nutritional hibiscus sabdariffa. We were able to provide a Bridge Loan of $13,000 to this Rhode Island business, which enabled Kassumay to fulfill more orders and create new business opportunities. Now, Kassumay has obtained a nationwide barcode and has its delicious sparking drinks, juice, and fruit spreads available on Amazon, in Walmart, Whole Foods Market, Urban Green, and Clements Marketplace. We wish you and all our clients continued success!
Are you a local small business in need of support? Fill out a business profile today.
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Join our Giving Days!
We are officially under 2 weeks away from Rhode Island's BIGGEST days of giving! And this year, it's a #WeekendEdition!
Join us for Giving Weekend, starting Friday, March 31st through Monday, April 3rd and have a direct impact on Black economic development and success in Rhode Island.
Powered by United Way of Rhode Island, 401Gives brings people together to make a difference for local nonprofits that deliver vital services to our communities throughout the state.
Make sure to save our giving profile to share with your family, friends and network.
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Celebrating RIBBA's Emerging Leaders
Congratulations on your promotion, Jennifer Bryant to Director of Clinical Engagement!
We are thrilled to recognize the career growth of all our Emerging Leaders Development Program participants.
"Participating in the Emerging Leaders program has helped me in developing my career plan. It has provided me with assessments and tools that have taught me how to identify my personal leadership style and the impact it has on my personal success and the success of those in my charge. I’ve learned how to communicate more effectively and how to have collaborative business interactions for issues that are important to me. Through working with my mentor, I’ve gained access to an amazing network or leaders and supporters who have helped me in reaching personal and professional goals. Finally, I’ve gained many new friends while working with others in the cohort." - Jennifer Bryant, Emerging Leaders Participant
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Scholarship Opportunity
If you are currently a high school senior, are in good standing, a Rhode Island resident and identify yourself as Black or Afro-Latino, we are currently accepting applications for our 2023 scholarship program.
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Are you a youth or young adult between the ages of 18-30?
The LEAP (Leadership Equity Accelerated Pathway) is a free 5-month cohort based program which mission is to train and support Asian, Black, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous and multi-racial youth and young adults through their academic and career goals. For more information on eligibility and to apply, click here.
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Board of Directors Positions Available
Our vision is to create a more equitable and sustainable business environment in Rhode Island. Our purpose is to leverage the region’s core assets to find solutions in the areas that matter most to the business and community: quality jobs, quality growth, and quality of life for all.
If you are interested in becoming a member of RIBBA's Board of Directors to work and help push our vision further, apply today.
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Become A Mentor
YOU are the change, become one of mentors! If you are a senior executive, business owner or leader in your field and have up to 90 minutes a month that you could dedicate to share your skills and experience with one of our incredible up-and-coming leaders, click on the button below to apply. We will contact you soon for an initial conversation.
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Small Business Tax Information Session
Join us on Monday, March 27th from 6PM - 8PM for valuable guidance this tax season. We will be learning from Neena Savage and Leo Lebeuf from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation. This event will take place in person at Biz Bodega, 222 Manton Avenue in Providence, RI. To confirm your attendance, please send an e-mail by clicking the button below.
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Medicaid Members
Is your mailing address up-to-date?
We want to make sure you and your family receive important information about your health care coverage. It is important that your address is up-to-date and that you read everything you receive in the mail from the State of Rhode Island and from your health plan.
If you have moved in the last three years, you can update your address by:
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Small Business Tax Information Session
Monday, March 27th
from 6PM - 8PM
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RIBBA's Membership General Body Meeting
Tuesday, March 28th
from 6PM - 7:30PM
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401Gives
Weekend Edition
Giving begins Friday, March 31st - Monday, April 3rd
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