Tag: Rhode Island Black Business Association
Unique gift reflects broad appeal
The concept started as a gift: Toye Onikoyi, a University of Rhode Island graduate who was working as an engineer at Rite-Solutions Inc. in...
Mass. business incubator arrives in Providence
Getting a business off the ground is no easy feat, especially for people of color.
And if Rhode Island’s undersized share of minority-owned businesses is...
Everybody’s Business: Fernandez overcomes obstacles on journey to finding Soulita
(Editor’s note: This is the 20th installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each are asked their views on...
‘Biz Bodega’ to assist central Providence entrepreneurs
PROVIDENCE – For entrepreneurs, community resources often play an invaluable role in launching or growing a business. But for some, these innovation opportunities are...
R.I. Black Business Association accepting scholarship applications
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Black Business Association and the Institute of Economic Empowerment & Development are now accepting applications for the association’s 2022...
Facing challenges in R.I., she set up shop in Seekonk
(Editor’s note: This is the 16th installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
WHO IS A MINORITY? Some argue R.I. needs to reexamine groups...
John Correia’s thick Azorean accent made him an easy target when he immigrated to Rhode Island in 1963.
He was called a “greenhorn” and accused...
City, state have differing outcomes on minority contracting goal
While the state continues to fall short of its requirements for contracting with minority and women-owned businesses, the city of Providence has, for the...
Magaziner honors Rhode Island Black Business Association
LISA RANGLIN is president of the Rhode Island Black Business Association, a Providence-based nonprofit that advances business opportunities of Black-owned and minority businesses in...
RIBBA, URI kick off leadership program for BIPOC professionals
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Black Business Association and University of Rhode Island will next week kick off a program designed to advance senior...
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