The RI Latino Professional Business Network (RILPBN)

The RI Latino Professional Business Network (RILPBN)

February 2009 – February 2014

Founded in 2009, the Rhode Island Latino Professional Business Network, (RILPBN) is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organized to help Latino owned business and Professional advance in areas as financing, procurement and technology usage. The Network has garnered support and membership from both micro and small Latino-Owned businesses.

The RILPBN serves as the unifying voice for Latino-Owned businesses and professionals, advocating for opportunities that set business owners at a higher class of competitiveness. It is committed to the success of its members, partners and supporters by providing high-quality events, innovative programs and services and useful and tangible resources that enhance business growth.

Mission Statement

The RILPBN mission is Building Economic Wealth and Opportunity for Latino Professionals and Entrepreneurs by providing innovative programs and services that enhance the success, growth and advancement of Latino businesses, and the community at large.

Mission

To Bridge social and economic boundaries by fostering connections and creating new opportunities among the members of these two statewide business organizations.

Vision
To Leverage Rhode Island new long-term economic development Vision and Policy focus and prioritization that the outcomes of the strategy be equitable for all Rhode Islanders

Commit to making sure the growth and competitiveness of the Latino business community capable of employing the growing diverse population, is included in the Knowledge Economy and continues to be a Rhode Island priority.

The Rhode Island Latino Professionals Business Network (RILPBN) comprised of Latino businesses, Latino Professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders, and creates career, educational and social opportunities for Latino professionals by connecting professionals and college students with each other, and with employers seeking to identify, retain and develop Latino talent.

RILPBN is committed to serving the Latino small business community by striving towards the promotion, the advancement and development of Latino-owned businesses, provide the exchange of information and business opportunities for the benefit of our Membership and establish and encourage opportunities for RILPBN Members to do business with one another.

RILPBN fosters an environment for personal and professional growth for Latinos through monthly networking sessions hosted at El Macuto Restaurant, 1137 Broad St. Providence, RI 02905.

Our Commitment

RILBN is committed to promoting the growth of Latino and Minority-owned companies through business development, education and advocacy. By working in conjunction and partnership with its sister-organization the Milenio Latino Institute, Inc., the RILBN functions as a learning and resource association that is able to develop, implement and modify its programs and services to best meet the needs of its membership.

The RILPBN fulfills its commitment of serving the needs of Latino business owners and professionals by:

Constantly seeking to establish and build relations at every level- locally, statewide, nationally and internationally- in order to generate new business opportunities;

Working closely with government agencies, top corporations and organizations to create viable partnerships that provide valuable benefits;

Advocating on behalf of business, by assessing and addressing the issues and needs of business owners, and consistently and effectively communicating them to our elected and appointed officials, as well as other legislative bodies.

Goals and Objectives

Promote the advancement and development of Latino and Minority-owned businesses and provide the exchange of information and business opportunities for the benefit of our Membership

Cultivate and promote the importance of Rhode Island equitable and inclusive growth, challenges and opportunities in the emerging Latino and Minority community.

Provide networking events to advance the development of business opportunities for our Membership, and inform non-Latino/Minority businesses of the advantages and benefits of doing business with RILPBN Members

Create a new leadership ladder to integrate start-ups and entrepreneurs with traditional businesses and create a new social contract among government, business and academia to create success in the commercialization of the knowledge economy.

Increase network connections between Latino/Minority Rhode Islanders and the Knowledge Economy employers and professionals.

Engage the Latino/Minority community in rebuilding the Rhode Island’s economy related to workforce and minority business development.

Bring the narrative of the Knowledge Economy to urban and minority youth and adults by developing a collaborative network contributing to economic development goals.

To unleash and commercialize the entrepreneurial spirit and talent in the Latino/Minority community, boosting productivity, creating jobs and wealth, and increasing the tax base of Rhode Island and the region.

Launch intensive campaign to gain employer participation and raise awareness of the importance of economic opportunity and workforce diversity.