PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today announced that Lisa, founder, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA), We worked with Mr. Ranglin to cut the ribbon on RIBBA's new headquarters.
Reed and Whitehouse were joined by Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and Rhode Island Foundation President and CEO David Cicilline, who helped Ranglin and her team with the newly renovated supported the ribbon-cutting of the facility.
They say this new headquarters will be supported by a variety of local, federal, and community partner funds to strengthen and expand RIBBA's programs and champion and promote the successful development of Black-owned businesses across Rhode Island. He said that
Reed said in a statement:
“Helping small businesses grow and thrive creates jobs and strengthens the economy and the vitality of our neighborhoods and communities. I am committed to empowering minority-led businesses to help them launch and expand. I am proud to support RIBBA's efforts to connect entrepreneurs and small businesses with the resources, networks, and development support they need to help more Rhode Islanders. We are pleased to work with Senator Whitehouse to provide federal funding that expands opportunities.”
They said this will be another effort to support underserved business communities across the state.