Every year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) observes National Small Business Week to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the nation’s 33 million small businesses and innovative startups. This year, the 2024 SBA Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon provides Rhode Island the opportunity to showcase the impact of exceptional entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others who support our state’s small businesses.
For nearly three decades, the SBA has held this yearly event to honor Rhode Island’s exceptional entrepreneurs. This year, we will celebrate and honor nine small businesses and advocates who have thrived and demonstrated that they are truly the best of what the Ocean State has to offer.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel
801 Greenwich Avenue Warwick, RI 02886
Parking: Outdoor parking is complimentary for your convenience. When entering the hotel property, the Grand Ballroom entrance is located on the left side of the hotel/conference center.
Chicken Francaise with Roasted Vegetables & Whipped Potatoes
Wild Mushroom Ravioli in a Sage Butter Madeira Sauce
Seasonal Vegetable Medley with Sides (Diary Free)
Bacary Diatta
CEO Kassumay
Edmund Addai
Owner & CEO Stack House
George Sarianides
President & Owner Freska Foods
Jeffrey P. Cascione
SVP & Director of Commercial Banking, Navigant Credit Union
Amber Ramey
Owner & Licensed Massage Therapist, Composure Self Care
Pearl Farquharson
Owner & Creative Director
Designed by Delsie
Kendra Tanguay
Co-owner Little Learners Academy
Rachel Armentano
Owner & Art Educator Harbor Creative Arts
Charlene Barbieri
Founder & Executive Director Little Learners Academy
Brian Goldman
CEO Big Blue Bug Solutions
Small Business HERO
$10,000
• Named Lead Sponsor for the Awards Luncheon (rights to event logo usage)
• (20) Tickets to the Awards Luncheon (2 Tables)
• Logo on signage at Awards Luncheon
• Opportunity to provide Company Banners for the presentation stage
• Sponsor Recognition from the podium
• Full Page ad in official PBN/SkillsRI 400 distributed at Awards Luncheon
• Logo on Supplement Cover, 1-year workforce development consulting and recruitment services with SkillsRI
• Logo Placement on all PBN print, digital & social media promotions
• Logo Placement on all SkillsRI Supplement and Awards Luncheon multi-media promotions
• Logo on PBN e-blast to full PBN database of nearly 20,000 promoting the luncheon and supplement
• Logo on the “Sponsor Thank You” ad in supplement
• Identified as Sponsor for Honorees/Event Guests
$5,000
• (10) Tickets to the Awards Luncheon
• Logo on signage at Awards Luncheon
• Sponsor Recognition from the podium at the start and end of the Awards Luncheon
• 1/2 Page ad in official PBN/SkillsRI April 26th Supplement with 400 distributed at Awards Luncheon
• Logo on Supplement Cover, 1-year workforce development consulting and recruitment services with SkillsRI
• Logo Placement on most PBN/SkillsRI Supplement and Awards Luncheon multimedia promotions
• Logo on PBN e-blast to full PBN database of nearly 20,000 promoting the luncheon and supplement
• Logo on the “Sponsor Thank You” ad in supplement
• (8) Tickets to the Awards Luncheon
• Logo on signage at Awards Luncheon
• 1/4 Page ad in official PBN/RISCPA April 26th Supplement with 400 distributed at Awards Luncheon
• Logo on Supplement Cover, 1-year workforce development consulting and recruitment services with SkillsRI
• Logo Placement on some PBN/SkillsRI Supplement and Awards Luncheon multi-media promotions
• Logo on the “Sponsor Thank You” ad in supplement
• (6) Tickets to the Awards Luncheon
• Logo on signage at the Awards Luncheon
• Logo on the “Sponsor Thank You” ad in supplement
• 1-year workforce development consulting and recruitment services with SkillsRI
