Tag: Rhode Island Black Business Association
R.I. ranks 16th-worst in U.S. for minority entrepreneurs, study finds
PROVIDENCE – A recent report looking at state support for minority-owned businesses throughout the U.S. ranked Rhode Island the 16th-worst in the country for...
Everybody’s Business: Determined to leave his mark on community
(Editor’s note: This is the 32nd installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
R.I. legislation would extend retirement savings to all workers
PROVIDENCE – More than 4 in 10 Rhode Island workers don’t have access to retirement savings plans through their job.
Legislation recently introduced in the...
Providence looks to improve its MBE contracting program
Leroy Belona thought certifying his Providence construction company through the state’s Minority Business Enterprise program would open the door to more opportunities.
But in the...
Providence accelerator program graduates 100-plus microenterprises
PROVIDENCE – More than 100 microenterprises graduated from the Empower Providence Microenterprise Accelerator Program, a partnership between the city and internet domain registrar GoDaddy.
The six-week...
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of R.I. is an invaluable resource...
PBN 2022 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Awards
Health Care – Large Company: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
AS PART OF ITS CORE...
R.I. Black Business Association celebrates new HQ, equity business hub
PROVIDENCE – State and local leaders joined Rhode Island Black Business Association founder, CEO and President Lisa Ranglin on Monday to celebrate the acquisition...
R.I. Commerce approves $650K for small-business loan program
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. on Tuesday announced $650,000 in small-business loans to be distributed via partner lending organizations.
The fiscal 2023 funding for the...
Editor’s Choice: R.I. Manufacturers Association to hold exhibit and show
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R.I. Manufacturers Association to hold exhibit and show Nov. 16 THE RHODE ISLAND Manufacturers Association will host its Exhibit Show, titled “Connect, Grow,...
Editor’s Choice: Bryant to host NRI Chamber Bold in Business breakfast
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Bryant to host NRI ChamberBold in Business breakfast THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its Bold in Business breakfast event,...
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