Leigh Payne, Miss Rhode Island 2021, acts as a liaison between state and nonprofit resources to small businesses, forms strategic communication outreach campaigns to state leadership, and strives to encourage a new generation of young entrepreneurs! Join us in supporting small businesses by sharing some of your favorite small businesses! #smallbusiness #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #women #womenshistorymonth #supportwomen #entrepreneurs #supportwomeninbusiness