We are thrilled to announce a Gateway Partner. 👏 Thank you to Haffenreffer Family Fund for supporting #RIBBA and our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 7th.
For more information on partnership opportunities, contact us at info@ribba.org.
🔗 Register: ribba.org/annualmeeting
#RhodeIsland #Networking
🎉 Mark your calendars for #401Gives on March 31st - April 1st, 2026! 🗓️
Join us in celebrating our "Sweet 16" & make an impact RI's BIGGEST day of giving! 🚀
🤝 Become a RIBBA Ambassador: ribba.org/401gives & share this link with your network: 401gives.org/organization...
#RhodeIsland #Fundraiser
📣 Rhode Island small business owners! Join us for an important session about compliance, taxes & keeping your business on the right track. It will be held on Thurs., March 5th from 5:30 PM - 7 PM at the RIBBA Hub, co-hosted with @RISecState.bsky.social.
🔗 Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/Re...
Black history is more than a month — it's legacy, leadership, resilience & love. ✨
In this conversation, we asked @weayonnoh.bsky.social of @epi-ri.bsky.social, @paigeparks.bsky.social of
@rikidscount.bsky.social & Sara Monteiro of Distant Relatives what #BlackHistoryMonth means to them.
Don't miss out! ⏰ Former & current RIBBA clients, this is your final call to apply as a vendor for our Annual Meeting on April 7, 2026. Showcase your business, #network with 200+ attendees, & sell your products.
⌛ Deadline is tomorrow, Saturday, February 28th! Apply: ribba.org/annual-meeti...
📣 Small business owners: Gain vital regulatory & compliance knowledge at our Learning Series. In partnership with the RI Division of Taxation & @RISecState.bsky.social.
📅 Thursday, March 5th
🕠 5:30 PM – 7 PM
📍 RIBBA’s Hub, 220 Smith St., Providence, RI
➡ Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/Re...
Rhode Island's small businesses are the backbone of our economy. We saw a net gain of 531 new businesses from March 2023 to March 2024. BUT, with 4,644 closures, we know how fragile they can be.
➡️ #RIBBA is here to help support: ribba.org/small-busine...
#RhodeIsland #SmallBusiness #ShopLocal
As we celebrate this season of love, our Emerging Leaders participants & staff shared how they keep compassion & empathy at the heart of their communities. In uncertain times, small acts of care, grace, & encouragement make a real difference. ✨
➡️ RIBBA is here to help: ribba.org/connect
🎉 Exciting News! Our latest #RIBBA Roundup is here — your go-to for updates, #news, services, & opportunities available to you.
➡️ Read More: conta.cc/4rcJzka
📥 Subscribe to receive the next edition directly in your inbox: lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/NZKfbhY
#RhodeIsland
🚀 The Emerging Leaders Development Program invests in our workforce, equipping leaders for better jobs & promotions, benefiting RI families & communities. This week, Carolyn Belisle of @bcbsri.bsky.social inspired with insights on purpose-driven leadership.
➡️ Apply Today: ribba.org/emerging-lea...
Even in chaotic times, the power to dream remains. We were inspired watching our workforce development participants envision their futures. 💫
Applications are open for our statewide Emerging Leaders Development Program & LEAP Mentorship & Training Program. 💪
➡️ Apply: ribba.org/workforce-de...
Black History Month is here, and our city is really SHOWING UP! 🖤💛❤️💚
February is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, & uplift, from vibrant cultural experiences to insightful conversations and celebratory events. We'll see you there!
#RhodeIsland #BlackHistoryMonth
✨ Join us as we celebrate RIBBA's "Sweet 16" and 16 years of empowering RI families at our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 5 PM – 7:30 PM at Farm Fresh RI. Enjoy a cocktail hour, networking, & a marketplace featuring #RIBBA vendors.
➡️ Reserve your spot: ribba.org/annualmeeting
📣 Former & current #RIBBA clients: Vendor applications are OPEN for our Annual Meeting April 7, 2026, 5 PM - 7:30 PM at Farm Fresh RI! Showcase your business, sell products, & #network with 200+ attendees.
➡️ Deadline: Feb. 28. Apply: ribba.org/annual-meeti...
#RhodeIsland
🎓 Are you or do you know a #RhodeIsland high school senior planning to begin your freshman year at an accredited college or university in Fall 2026? #RIBBA is excited to announce that applications are officially open for our 2026 #Scholarship Program! ✨
👉 Apply Today: ribba.org/scholarship 📢
Emerging Leaders Cohort V is forging a new leadership mindset this year! Session 4 challenged participants to analyze societal norms & develop strategies to stand out, both in reality & digitally. 💪
Want to be a part of the next cohort? Apply Now: ribba.org/emerging-lea... 🚀
#RhodeIsland
Hear from Deivi Elias, Branch Manager at Coastal1 Credit Union, on his Emerging Leaders journey. 🚀
Ready to invest in yourself in 2026? Applications for this statewide program are now open! This is YOUR moment. ✨
➡️ Apply Today: ribba.org/emerging-lea...
#RhodeIsland #WorkforceDevelopment
Save the Date! 🗓️ Join us on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, as we celebrate #RIBBA's accomplishments over the past year & award scholarships to college-bound students. ✨ This special evening you don't want to miss!
🔗 Sign up to be notified when registration opens: ribba.org/subscribe
As we step into 2026, we are filled with gratitude. Thank you to our members, partners, & volunteers who supported our mission of closing the wealth gap in Rhode Island this past year. 🤝
➡️ Make a gift or become a monthly donor:
ribba.org/donate
🔗 Connect: ribba.org/connect
#NewYear #RIBBA
Our hearts are heavy as we grieve the shooting that occurred at Brown University, which claimed 2 promising lives. We extend our deepest sympathies to all who have been affected. We remain committed to caring for one another with compassion & solidarity during this painful time.
🎉 It's that time of year again! ✨ Our Holiday heRItage Market is back & you are invited! Join beari on Wed., Dec. 10th from 5 pm - 8 pm at Hope Events on Main in the Pawtucket, RI for a festive evening supporting local businesses. See you there! 🎁
🔗 RSVP: www.facebook.com/share/1Ci8wW...
🎉 It's that time of year again! ✨ Our Holiday heRItage Market is back & you are invited! Join beari on Wed., Dec. 10th from 5 pm - 8 pm at Hope Artiste Village in the Pawtucket, RI for a festive evening supporting local businesses. See you there! 🎁
🔗 RSVP: facebook.com/share/1ABQDR...
#RhodeIsland
Thank you to everyone who donated this @GivingTuesday.bsky.social! 🤝 Your generosity fuels our work to strengthen small businesses & empower families in Rhode Island.
If you didn’t get a chance to give, there’s still time to make an impact. 💙 #GivingTuesday #Fundraiser
➡️ Donate: ribba.org/donate
We are asking for your support this @GivingTuesday.bsky.social to meet our goal of $5,000, as we continue our important work of helping Rhode Island families & small businesses thrive. 🚀 Every donation, no matter the amount makes an impact! #GivingTuesday
🤝 Donate: ribba.org/donate
Today is @GivingTuesday.bsky.social & we are inspired by RI small business owner & #RIBBA client, Charise Wilson of Workforce Ready Solutions!
Make a lasting impact in the lives of Rhode Island families. Any amount makes a difference! 🤝
🔗 Donate: ribba.org/donate
#GivingTuesday
🌍 Today is #GivingTuesday!
#RIBBA is celebrating 15 years of empowering #RhodeIsland families to thrive. Your support helps close the wealth gap and creates lasting change.
🤝 Join us—your donation makes a difference: ribba.org/donate
Thank you for your generosity!
#Fundraiser
🎉 We celebrated a major milestone as our Emerging Leaders Development Program Pawtucket Cohort completed their 7-month journey of growth & transformation. Congratulations! 🎓
➡️ Applications are accepted on a rolling basis: ribba.org/emerging-lea...
#RhodeIsland #WorkforceDevelopment #RIBBA
Check out the video recap of our Annual Awards Gala! ✨
Thank you to everyone who made #RIBBA's 15th anniversary celebration one to remember. 🤝 Congratulations to the awardees! 👏
➡ If you didn't get the chance to give to our fundraiser, you can do so here: ribba.org/gala We appreciate your support!
We are coming together to spread hope & support families. You can make a difference by donating canned goods or monetary donations!
🥫 Drop-Off:
🗓️ Now – Thursday, November 20th
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 RIBBA's Hub, 220 Smith St., Providence, RI
🤝 Donate: ribba.org/food-drive
#RhodeIsland #FoodDrive
We are proud to celebrate our Civic Partner, Bank Newport! 🎉
Thank you for your ongoing support of #RIBBA's mission & programs, including our Annual Awards Gala. ✨
➡️ Interested in becoming a partner? Email us at info@ribba.org or visit ribba.org/partnership
