π£ Join #RIBBA & @JPMorgan Chase for "Understanding & Building Credit". Learn how credit works, ways to improve it & get answers from financial experts.
ποΈ Thursday, Oct. 29
π 5:30 PM β 7 PM
π RIBBA Hub, 220 Smith St., Providence, RI
π Register:
members.ribba.org/ap/Events/β¦
π Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Naili, RIBBAβs Small Business Intake Specialist! π
β¨ Her favorites: LimΓ³n O Nada π, Tiny Scholars Academy βοΈ, & Johnnyβs New & Used Tire Service π.
Need #business support? β‘οΈribba.org/small-business-proβ¦
#HispanicHeritageMonth
The #RIBBA team loved attending Culture Con 2026. β¨ We connected with creatives & entrepreneurs, learned from inspiring panelists & celebrated the power of investing in small businesses.
Thanks to Imani Ellis! Also, appreciation to Social Impact Engineer for the invitation! π
RIBBA helps RIers build careers, businesses & long-term economic stability. LEAP & Emerging Leaders connect professionals, grow skills, & develop future leadersβstrengthening our workforce & communities. Ready for your next step? π
π Learn More & Apply: ribba.org/workforce-developmβ¦
π’ Business owners! Join RIBBA & a rep. from the SBA, for Introduction to Contracting! Learn about opportunities, certifications, & procurement resources.
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Monday, October 5
π 5:30 PM β 7 PM
π #RIBBA Hub, 220 Smith St., Providence, RI
π Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/β¦
π Recently, we celebrated 10 incredible LEAP Mentorship & Training Program graduates as they completed their journey, congratulations! π
Thank you to @RI_DLT & RealJobs for making this program possible. We also thank @LeadershipRI & @fly_initiative_ for their collaboration. π€
The #RIBBA team attended @FamilyServiceRI's Brighter Futures Award Luncheon, celebrating leaders dedicated to RI children & families. We were proud to honor Chief Judge Michael B. Forte for his unwavering commitment. Thank you, FSRI, for helping create brighter futures! π
π The team recently celebrated 5 Years of impact with our client, Revive Therapeutic Services! π
Revive offers accessible, personalized mental health & behavioral health services, including therapy, psychiatry & medication management. Congratulations, here's to many more! β¨
π¨ Reminder: "Pathways to Capital: Lender Match" event is TODAY, Thursday, Sept. 24th, from 4 PM to 6:30 PM at the RIBBA Hub, 220 Smith St., Providence, RI.
Connect with local lenders & explore funding options for your business. π°
π Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/β¦
π’ Business Owners! Join us for an exclusive event in partnership with local lenders & financial institutions, "Pathways to Capital: Lender Match" on Thursday, Sept. 24th, from 4 pm - 6:30 pm at RIBBA's Hub, at 220 Smith St., Providence, RI.
π Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/β¦
The #RIBBA team had an inspiring time at @EasternBank Foundation's Celebration of Social Justice! β¨
We were proud to be there to honor former MA Governor Deval Patrick, this year's award honoree! π€
It was also a privilege to hear from Turahn Dorsey, Pres. of the Foundation.π
π’ Business Owners! Join us for an exclusive event in partnership with local lenders & financial institutions, "Pathways to Capital: Lender Match" on Thursday, Sept. 24th, from 4 pm - 6:30 pm at RIBBA's Hub, at 220 Smith St., Providence, RI.
π Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/β¦
π£ Business Owners! #RIBBA is partnering with DEDIβs MBECO division & @BCSB to host an info. session on Contracting Opportunities & Certification, tmrw, Tuesday, Sept. 15th, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at BCSB, 5 Exchange St., Providence, RI.
π Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/β¦
π£ Reminder for RIBBA Members! Donβt miss your exclusive opportunity to connect directly with President & CEO, @LisaRanglin today, Thursday, September 10th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
π Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/β¦
β‘οΈ Not a member yet? Join today at ribba.org/membership
π£ Providence Business Owners! Ready to elevate & scale your venture?
Join us tmrw, Thurs., Sept. 3rd from 2:30 PM β 6:30 PM at RIBBA's Hub, 220 Smith St., Providence, RI π Get 1-on-1 support to help your business thrive β walk in anytime!
π Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/β¦
π We are excited to honor Theresa Guzman Stokes with the Christiana Bannister Civic Leadership Award at our Annual Awards Gala! π
We can't wait to celebrate all of this year's honorees! β¨
ποΈ Cocktail Hour Reception Tickets are still available: ribba.org/gala
We are proud to celebrate our Bronze Sponsor, @CentrevilleBank! π
Thank you for your support of our largest fundraiser of the year, our Annual Awards Gala! β¨π
ποΈ Cocktail Hour Reception Tickets are still available: ribba.org/gala
We are proud to celebrate our Silver Sponsor, the @UniversityofRI Office of Strategic Initiatives, College of Business and Office of Community, Equity & Diversity! π
Thank you for your support of our Annual Awards Gala! π
ποΈ Buy Tickets: ribba.org/gala
π We are proud to honor U.S. @SenJackReed with the Outstanding Achievement in Leadership Award at our Annual Awards Gala! π
ποΈ Dinner Tickets are SOLD OUT but Special Cocktail Hour Reception Tickets are still available: ribba.org/gala
π We are only 2 days away! ποΈ Dinner tickets are sold out but Cocktail Hour Reception Tickets are still available: ribba.org/gala
We did itβFridayβs @RIBBABIZ Annual Awards Gala is officially SOLD OUT! π
Thank you to our amazing team, sponsors, partners, honorees, and supporters. Get ready for an unforgettable Sweet 16 celebration! π
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