RIBBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to closing the wealth gap in Rhode Island, empowering all residents to thrive, and fostering equitable opportunities for future generations. This is done through its innovative program model based on these pillars of success: financial empowerment, workforce development, business development, contracting, learning series, capital pathways, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and mentorship.
Our Pillars of Success
Business Development
RIBBA provides programs and services designed to help small businesses grow, scale, and build sustainable wealth.
Workforce Development
We are equipping individuals with the skills, knowledge, and training necessary to meet current and future labor market demands, which is crucial to a state's economy.
Financial Empowerment
Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to make informed financial decisions, build wealth, achieve economic stability and growth.
Contracting
Learning Series
Capital Pathways
Entrepreneurship
Mentorship
The Action
The Impact
Lower Food Insecurity
We aim to reduce the lack of access to nutritious food, often linked to higher incomes that improve health and well-being.
Job Growth
Having employees allows small businesses to operate more efficiently and contribute to the local economy by creating jobs, boosting consumer spending, and fostering community development.
Increase in Homeownership
Homeownership provides families with stability, wealth-building opportunities, and a sense of community.
Increase in Education
Business Ownership through Acquisition
Higher Household Income
Access to Healthcare
Equitable Access to Large Scale Projects