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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

(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...

RIBBA awards over $16K to young entrepreneurs in 2026 Business Pitch...

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Black Business Association awarded more than $16,000 to young entrepreneurs during its 2026 Young Adult Business Pitch Competition, celebrating...
AUTHENTIC FLAVORS: Anne Rabel launched Haitian.ish as a Providence-based catering company in 2023 and opened her food truck, pictured, two years later.
PBN PHOTO/STEPHANIE BERNABA

Everybody’s Business: Cuisine is the connection to her Haitian roots

(Editor’s note: This is the 72nd installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...

RIBBA announces 2026 Gala Honorees

PROVIDENCE –  The Rhode Island Black Business Association has announced the honorees for its 2026 Annual Awards Gala, a celebration recognizing leaders and organizations...

R.I. Commerce awards $800K in innovation grants

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors has awarded $800,000 to 13 organizations through its Innovation Network Matching Grant Program.  The program provides grants...
TRAILBLAZER: Remi Jones is the CEO, executive producer and host of “Remi TV,” Rhode Island’s first Black-owned women’s television show. 
COURTESY JAY HUNT

Everybody’s Business: Multimedia maven gives voice to the underdog

(Editor’s note: This is the 68th installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...

Bristol County Savings Bank opens full-service branch in Providence

PROVIDENCE – Bristol County Savings Bank has expanded its presence in downtown Providence, converting its commercial loan office into a full-service branch while awarding...
SUPPORT SYSTEM: Trent Manning, center, is the founder and owner of Down The Road Movers LLC, a Black-owned moving company that he launched to support formerly incarcerated individuals. Pictured with Manning, from left, are foremen/drivers Genesis Harney and Ryan Fogarty.
PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Everybody’s Business: Helping formerly incarcerated individuals move on

(Editor’s note: This is the 67th installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...

Bristol County Savings Bank taps Desmond Ranglin to lead R.I. branches

TAUNTON – Bristol County Savings Bank has named Desmond A. Ranglin vice president and branch manager regional team leader of its new downtown Providence...
Milly De La Cruz

RIBBA awards De La Cruz for her leadership

MILLY DE LA CRUZ recently received the 2025 Emerging Leader Award from the Rhode Island Black Business Association. The award recognizes an individual for...
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