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RIBBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to closing the wealth gap in Rhode Island. Visit https://ribba.org to learn more.
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🎉 We celebrated a major milestone as our Emerging Leaders Development Program Pawtucket Cohort completed their 7-month journey of growth & transformation. Congratulations! 🎓

➡️ Applications are accepted on a rolling basis: ribba.org/emerging-lea...

#RhodeIsland #WorkforceDevelopment #RIBBA
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Check out the video recap of our Annual Awards Gala! ✨

Thank you to everyone who made #RIBBA's 15th anniversary celebration one to remember. 🤝 Congratulations to the awardees! 👏

➡ If you didn't get the chance to give to our fundraiser, you can do so here: ribba.org/gala We appreciate your support!
November 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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We are coming together to spread hope & support families. You can make a difference by donating canned goods or monetary donations!

🥫 Drop-Off:
🗓️ Now – Thursday, November 20th
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 RIBBA's Hub, 220 Smith St., Providence, RI

🤝 Donate: ribba.org/food-drive

#RhodeIsland #FoodDrive
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This holiday season, RIBBA is bringing the community together to ensure that families in need can enjoy a warm and plentiful Thanksgiving meal. We invite you to join us in giving back by contributing ...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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We are proud to celebrate our Civic Partner, Bank Newport! 🎉

Thank you for your ongoing support of #RIBBA's mission & programs, including our Annual Awards Gala. ✨

➡️ Interested in becoming a partner? Email us at info@ribba.org or visit ribba.org/partnership
November 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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We are proud to celebrate our Civic Partner, Bally's Lincoln Casino Resort! 🎉

Thank you for your support of #RIBBA's mission & programs, including our Annual Awards Gala. We appreciate your commitment to making a meaningful impact in our community. ✨

⌛ Buy Tickets: ribba.org/gala

#RhodeIsland
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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We are proud to celebrate our Platinum Sponsor, Rhode Island Commerce (@commerceri.bsky.social)! 🎉

Thank you for your support of #RIBBA's mission and programs, including our Annual Awards Gala. ✨

🎟️ Purchase your tickets, ad, or table today: ribba.org/gala

#RhodeIsland #Fundraiser #Networking
November 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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We are proud to celebrate our Platinum Sponsor, Bristol County Savings Bank! 🎉

Thank you for your support of #RIBBA's mission & programs, including our Annual Awards Gala. ✨

⌛ Purchase your tickets, ad, or table today: ribba.org/gala

#RhodeIsland #Nonprofit #Fundraiser #RIBBAPartner
November 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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🎉 We are proud to honor Muraina Akinfolarin with the Change Agent Award at our Annual Awards Gala!

Join us in celebrating Muraina's impactful legacy next Friday, November 7th, at 6 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI. ✨

🎟️ Buy Tickets: ribba.org/gala

#RhodeIsland #Networking #Fundraiser
October 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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We are proud to celebrate our Gateway Partner, Haffenreffer Family Fund! 🎉

Thank you for your ongoing support of #RIBBA's mission & programs, including our Annual Awards Gala! We appreciate your commitment. ✨

🎟️ Buy Tickets: ribba.org/gala

🤝 Partner with us: ribba.org/partnership

#RhodeIsland
October 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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🎉 We are proud to honor Mileiry "Milly" De La Cruz, with the Emerging Leader Award at our Annual Awards Gala!

🎊 Join us in celebrating Milly’s inspiring leadership on Friday, November 7th at 6 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI.

🎟️ Buy Tickets: ribba.org/gala

#RhodeIsland #Networking
October 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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🔥 We had an incredible night at our Leaders' Lounge! Participants from our workforce development programs came together to connect, unwind & recharge. We also celebrated and officially welcomed Cohort V of the Emerging Leaders Development Program. ✨

➡️ Apply: ribba.org/emerging-lea...

#RhodeIsland
October 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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🎉 We are proud to honor Margaret McComiskey, CEO of MM Therapy & Consulting with the Isaac Rice Entrepreneur of the Year Award at our Annual Awards Gala!

🎊 Join us on Friday, November 7th at 6 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI.

🎟️ Buy Tickets: ribba.org/gala

#RhodeIsland
October 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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We are proud to celebrate our Foundational Partner, Washington Trust! 🎉

Thank you for your ongoing support of #RIBBA's mission & programs, including our Annual Awards Gala. We appreciate your commitment to making a meaningful impact. ✨

🎟️ Buy Tickets: ribba.org/gala

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October 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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📣 As part of #RIBBA's Learning Series, join us today, Wednesday, October 22nd for "Unlock Your Business Potential: M/WBE Certification Info Session – Make It Work for You!" from 5 pm – 6:30 pm at the Hub at 220 Smith St., Providence, RI.

🔗 Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/Re...

#RhodeIsland
October 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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🎉 We are proud to honor Kinzel Thomas, VP of Community Development at Family Service of Rhode Island with the Christiana Bannister Civic Leadership Award at our Annual Awards Gala!

🥳 Join us on Friday, Nov. 7th at 6 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI.

🎟️ Buy Tickets: ribba.org/gala
October 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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We are proud to celebrate our Foundational Partner, Papitto Opportunity Connection Foundation! 🎉

Thank you for your ongoing support of #RIBBA's mission and programs, including our Annual Awards Gala. ✨

🎟️ Buy Tickets: ribba.org/gala

➡️ Interested in partnering? Contact us at info@ribba.org
October 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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🎉 We are proud to honor Gregg Perry with the Partnership Award at our Annual Awards Gala!

🎊 Join us in celebrating Gregg’s outstanding leadership & entrepreneurial impact on Friday, November 7th at 6 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI.

👉 Buy Tickets: ribba.org/gala

#RhodeIsland #RIBBA
October 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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We are proud to celebrate our Cornerstone Partner, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island! Thank you for your ongoing support of #RIBBA's mission & programs, including our Annual Awards Gala. ✨

🎟️ Join us on Friday, November 7th at 6 PM! Purchase your tickets, ad, or table today: ribba.org/gala
October 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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🌟 We are proud to celebrate Cortney Nicolato, President & CEO of United Way of Rhode Island with the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion Award at our Annual Awards Gala on Friday, November 7th at 6 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI! 🎉

🎟️ Buy Tickets: ribba.org/gala
October 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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✨ Meet Allyson Jennings, Assistant Director of Hunger Relief at Farm Fresh RI & RIBBA Emerging Leaders Development Program participant! We spent a day with her to see her impactful work and learn how the program is shaping her leadership. 🚀

👉 Apply Today: ribba.org/emerging-lea...

#RhodeIsland
October 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Thank YOU for making our first Fall Business Expo, proudly hosted at our Hub, a success! 🎉 We are grateful for everyone who helped make it a memorable day. Thank you to our vendors, partners & staff! 👏

➡️ Need support? We are here to help: ribba.org

#Networking #SmallBusiness #RhodeIsland
September 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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As part of our Learning Series, join us on 🗓️ Tuesday, September 30th, from 5:30 pm - 7 pm at our Hub for a legal clinic. Open to all—small #business owners & individuals with tax questions.

🔗 Register today & share this resource with your network: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/Re...

#RhodeIsland
September 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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We are excited to have Derek Earl Hazard, a proud #RIBBA client & owner of Inner City Hair Design, at our Fall Business Expo, tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th, from 11 AM – 3 PM at our Hub on 220 Smith Street, Providence, RI! 🎉

🔗 RSVP: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/Re...

#Networking #RhodeIsland
September 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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We are thrilled to have DJ, producer & event curator Cam Bells bringing the heat to our Fall Business Expo this Saturday, September 20th from 11 am - 3 pm at RIBBA's Hub. 🎉 This event is open to all & free to attend!

🔗 Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/Re...

#RhodeIsland #Networking #Community
September 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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We are saddened that Hasbro will be relocating its headquarters from the city of Pawtucket to Boston in 2026. As a longtime major employer, this move will impact our community & local economy.

➡️ How can Rhode Island better attract & retain businesses while supporting local entrepreneurs?
globeri.bsky.social Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · Sep 8
After months of deliberations, Hasbro’s executives announced that they will relocate their headquarters to Boston’s Seaport District, a move that could upend the economic landscape in Pawtucket, the company’s home in Rhode Island for the last century.
Hasbro to move headquarters to Boston - The Boston Globe
The company will relocate its Rhode Island operations to 400 Summer St. in Boston’s Seaport District, a 630,000 square-foot, 16-story laboratory building.
www.bostonglobe.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM