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NETWORKING PLATFORM: Contessa Brown wanted a place where adults could socialize without the typical nightlife atmosphere after she become a Christian and quit going to bars and nightclubs in 2008. Unable to find many spots to her liking, in 2009 she launched Café S.O.U.L., a community platform providing a networking space for artists, entrepreneurs and wellness advocates. COURTESY CAFE S.O.U.L.

Everybody’s Business: Cafe S.O.U.L. nourishes creative spirit, community

Entrepreneurship 09/11/2026

(Editor’s note: This is the 73rd installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...

Café S.O.U.L. receives Citizens Bank 2026 Small Business Community Champion Award

Financial Services 05/14/2026

PROVIDENCE – Citizens Bank named Providence-based Café S.O.U.L. among the recipients of its 2026 Small Business Community Champion Award program on May 6, recognizing...

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