Windfall, RI – September 14, 2023 – The Rhode Island Black Enterprise Affiliation(RIBBA) is thrilled to announce its Honorary Chair Helena Foulkes, former President of CVS Pharmacy for its upcoming Annual Awards Gala, themed “Thriving Futures: The Collective Energy of Now”. This grand occasion will likely be held on the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, Rhode Island on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 6PM – 11PM.
Along with her exceptional management, immense affect on our State and Company America, and expertise for strategic innovation, Foulkes was the apparent selection for the title! Helena’s aim for Rhode Island, amongst many, is to spur job progress and create an equitable economic system by way of high-quality public schooling. She shares the mission our group ambitiously strives towards: to supply dynamic management, advocacy, financial alternatives, and empowerment that strengthen and promote sustainable progress and prosperity inside Rhode Island’s underserved communities.
The previous Democratic candidate for Governor of Rhode Island is at present the Govt Chair of Follet Greater Schooling group. Helena Foulkes carries many years of expertise in senior management as a CEO and Senior Govt. She spent 25 years at CVS Well being, most not too long ago as President of CVS Pharmacy and Govt Vice President of CVS Well being. Helena is a purpose-driven chief, who was a important a part of the rebranding of CVS Well being. Helena fostered the corporate’s determination to stop tobacco gross sales to align with their position as the most important pharmacy healthcare supplier in america.
The Annual Awards Gala is RIBBA’s signature fundraising occasion, attracting over 500 company from throughout the state, together with enterprise homeowners, company leaders, professionals, state and native representatives, and different stakeholders. This occasion helps the group’s unimaginable work and acknowledges people for his or her dedication to management, skilled achievement, and group service. Once you signal on as a sponsor, buy tickets, buy advertisements or reserve a VIP desk, you might be contributing to the longer term success of RIBBA’s enterprise and management growth packages, group outreach initiatives, and Scholarship Fund.
Be part of certainly one of Fortune Journal’s Most Highly effective Girls and RIBBA for our largest celebration! Get pleasure from a scrumptious and delicately chosen meal, community with a few of Rhode Island’s best, and be part of us in honoring this yr’s champions in Rhode Island’s financial sector. A silent public sale can even be held to assist help the group’s Scholarship Fund. We’re thrilled to welcome again Barbara Morse, anchor of NBC 10 Information at Midday, as Mistress of Ceremonies for the gala. This occasion offered out final yr and seats are filling quick; that is an occasion you positively don’t need to miss! Gala tickets can be found on the market and RIBBA can be welcoming sponsors for the occasion. To buy tickets, go to this hyperlink. For extra info on sponsorship alternatives, please contact Lisa Ranglin, President and CEO at lisa@ribba.org or 401-465-3669.
