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
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...
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🎉 Exciting News! Our latest #RIBBA Roundup is here — your go-to for updates, #news, services, & opportunities available to you.
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✨ 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...
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🎓 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 📢
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
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
🎉 We are proud to honor Gregg Perry with the Partnership Award at our Annual Awards Gala!
🎊 Join us in celebrating Gregg’s outstanding leadership & entrepreneurial impact on Friday, November 7th at 6 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI.
👉 Buy Tickets: ribba.org/gala
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We are excited to have Derek Earl Hazard, a proud #RIBBA client & owner of Inner City Hair Design, at our Fall Business Expo, tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th, from 11 AM – 3 PM at our Hub on 220 Smith Street, Providence, RI! 🎉
🔗 RSVP: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/Re...
#Networking #RhodeIsland
📣 City of Pawtucket, RI residents! 🚨 There is still time to apply for our Skill-Up Program. This FREE, 7-month cohort-based program is designed to empower individuals ready for a career change! 🚀
➡ Apply Now: ribba.org/skill-up-paw...
#WorkforceDevelopment #RhodeIsland #CareerTraining #RIBBA
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Insider Connect: Member Mixer! ✨ If you haven't joined #RIBBA yet, now is the perfect time—become a member & unlock a network dedicated to your success!
🔗 Visit our website: ribba.org/membership to learn more!
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Join us today, Thursday, August 7th, for our Member Mixer from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at RIBBA's Hub! 🎉 This is a great chance to network, tour our coworking spaces & discover the benefits of being part of #RIBBA.
👉 Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/Re...
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🚀 Know someone aged 18-30 with a #business idea? Our Young Adult Business Pitch Competition is a great opportunity to pitch, get feedback, access resources, and secure funding.🌟
➡️ Share this Link: ribba.org/business-pit... and spread the word!
#RhodeIsland #SmallBusiness #RIBBA
The first round of applications is now OPEN for our new Skill-Up Program — designed for city of Pawtucket residents! 🚀
This program combines soft skills, hard skills & job search strategies to help you land your next opportunity. 🌟
➡️ Apply Now: ribba.org/skill-up-paw...
#RhodeIsland #RIBBA
We are seeking qualified, dedicated individuals to help us oversee our lending programs with fairness & transparency. 🤝 If you are interested in making a difference for small businesses in #RhodeIsland, apply today.
➡ Learn More: ribba.org/get-involved...
#SmallBusiness #RIBBA
🚀 Reminder! #Providence entrepreneurs & business owners, we are here to help you thrive!
Join us anytime between 1 PM and 6 PM at RIBBA's Hub, 220 Smith Street. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect & grow. See you there!
✨ Register: members.ribba.org/ap/Events/Re...
#RhodeIsland #RIBBA
#RIBBA is honored to receive a $10,000 grant from Bristol County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation in support of our Financial Literacy & Workforce Development initiatives. 🎉 We appreciate your support. 🤝 Congratulations to all the recipients!
➡️ Get Involved: ribba.org/connect
🎉 Congratulations to Willeen Capehart, Owner of PHASE LLC, on securing a business loan with the support of #RIBBA! PHASE is looking to expand and explore exciting opportunities with major retailers.
🔗 Need support? Get Started: ribba.org/small-busine...
#RhodeIsland #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth
We proudly kicked off the first session of the Pawtucket Emerging Leaders Development Program! 🎉 This is an exciting step towards building a stronger, more resilient workforce in #RhodeIsland! 🚀
📢 Applications for our statewide program are open. Apply Today: ribba.org/emerging-lea...
#RIBBA
We had a fantastic time hosting the Meet & Greet last week for our Emerging Leaders Development Program, Pawtucket, RI Cohort at Joro Restaurant, a valued #RIBBA client! 🌟
➡️ Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for our statewide program. Apply Today: ribba.org/emerging-lea...
#RhodeIsland
The #RIBBA team had the privilege of attending the
Junior Achievement of Rhode Island's Profiles in Excellence Awards, where our President & CEO, @LisaRanglin.bsky.social, was honored with the prestigious Morris J.W. Gaebe Award. Congratulations, Lisa! 🌟
🔗 We are here to help: ribba.org/connect
ribba or interest is among the major crimes
one of my many goals is to inshallah offer a global payment system that is free of ribba, that is, free and fair for everyone
first impression, crypto might be a very good choice
translated as gambling. finally, it was the great quran who solved my open questions and led me to the following result:
bitcoin and co are not only halal, but they might be a very potential replacement for ribba (interest) based regular and current corrupt fiat system
the us dollar is not