Tag: Rhode Island Black Business Association
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...



















