The Gala is the organization’s largest annual fundraising event, attracting over 600 guests from across the state, including business owners, corporate leaders, professionals, state and local representatives, and other stakeholders. Attendees will enjoy the opportunity to meet and network during the cocktail hour and the dinner. The prestigious Gala will be a joy-filled celebration, an extraordinary, and unforgettable night.
RIBBA recognizes individuals who exhibit excellence in leadership, professional achievement, and a heart for giving back to their communities. The award recipients have a demonstrated desire towards diversity, equity, and inclusion and have contributed to Rhode Island’s economic and community development. This evening of honors and elegance brings together Rhode Island’s business community while raising funds to tackle the systemic inequities Rhode Island’s minority entrepreneurs face in access to funding, social capital, entrepreneurial development, and contracting opportunities and gives minority-owned underserved businesses the connections, training, certifications, and tools they need to thrive and grow.
The Gala will highlight our community’s resiliency and showcase the generosity of our sponsors. Your generosity to the RIBBA will sustain the organization's ability to provide transformational programming.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available: As a sponsor, you will join an esteemed circle of partners who have offered their time and talent to the success of our signature event and minority-owned companies. Further, you will partner with an agency with over 14 years of experience providing minority-owned businesses with high-quality technical assistance, procurement opportunities, training, access to capital, and other services that develop their capacity, advance their revenue, and create jobs.
Event Features:
Awards Program
Entertainment
Dinner
Silent Auction
Questions?
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