A mission and vision focused on student success and better schools

Rhode Island Businesses for Better Education is an alliance of businesses and business organizations committed to taking action that improves Rhode Island’s public K-12 system. Our top priority is ensuring that every student is provided a high-quality education to meet the demands of Rhode Island’s future competitive economy.

We strive to provide an informed business perspective to advocate for a high-quality elementary and secondary education system in Rhode Island that better prepares every student to meet the demands of our future economy.

Read the Memorandum of Understanding.

Founding Associations

Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce

Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce

Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce

Partnership for Rhode Island

Rhode Island Black Business Association

Rhode Island Business Coalition

Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Rhode Island Manufacturers Association

Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council

Get Involved

RIBBE invites business associations, business owners, entrepreneurs, hiring managers, and other employers to get involved and join our push to support students and create an education system that delivers better results. RIBBE offers tiered memberships. To request additional information, please sign up.