JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

This resolution authorizes $200,000 in state funding for the Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA) to support its programs assisting entrepreneurs and business owners in Rhode Island. The funds, to be drawn from the 2026-2027 state treasury, will help RIBBA provide business development, training, advocacy, and access to capital services. The association serves all Rhode Islanders regardless of background, with its services open to businesses of all sizes. This is a funding allocation, not a policy change.