Who We Are

Our Mission

To inspire and empower Black entrepreneurs.

Our Vision

Black prosperity multiplied through business ownership

WE ARE A BLACK BUSINESS
GENERATOR

RICE is boldly pursuing pathways to expand the possibilities for entrepreneurs in Atlanta and beyond at a time when ensuring equitable opportunities for Black-owned businesses matters more than ever. Black entrepreneurs require more than symbols of hope at this critical time. They need institutions to manufacture it. RICE will do our part to help create and accelerate opportunities for Black business owners. When they feel cut off from opportunities and support, we bring them into a family of dynamic people like them, with the curriculum, coaching, co-working, connections and capital to help ensure they prosper, not just survive

-Jay Bailey
President and CEO

RICE Leadership Team

The People making it happen.

Jay Bailey
President, CEO
Burunda Prince
COO
Paul Wilson Jr.
VP of Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
Dr. Malcolm Muhammad
VP of Engagement
and Outcomes
Brittany Saadiq, CFRE
Director of Community
Shalon Brown
Director of Marketing &
Communications
Shakiri Murrain
Director of
Innovation Solutions
Marlon Correa
Events Manager

2022 Board of Directors

H. Jerome Russell, Jr.
CHAIR President
HJ Russell & Company
Sig Mosley
Managing Partner
Mosley Ventures
Ann Cramer
Senior Consultant
Coxe Curry and Associates
Cynthia Day
President and CEO
Citizens Trust Bank
Ernest Greer
Co-President
Greenberg Traurig
Donata Russell Ross
President and CEO
Concessions International
Sylvia Russell
Former President 
AT&T Georgia 
Carla Chaney
EVP, CHRO
Equifax, Inc
Alfred McRae
President
Bank of America Atlanta