BankNewport Awards $480K+ to Support RI Nonprofits This Fall
BankNewport Awards Over $480,000 in Fall 2025 Charitable Foundation and Proactive GrantsFunding supports over 50 nonprofit organizations throughout Rhode Island The BankNewport Charitable Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its Fall 2025 grants. Over $480,000 was awarded to more than 50 nonprofit organizations across Rhode Island, underscoring the Bank’s commitment to strengthening communities and supporting programs that foster basic needs, education success, arts and culture, and healthy
People's Credit Union Donates $1,500 to Butler Basketball Club
People's Credit Union Donates $1,500 to Butler Basketball Club for Distribution to Local Families in Need L to R: Randy Butler, Founder of Butler Basketball, Jordan Butler, and Sean Daly, Head of People's Credit Union. ABOUT PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Middletown, RI, People’s Credit Union is a purpose-driven, member-owned, state-chartered, community credit union that serves as a catalyst for positive change in the community through its member engagement and community
Building Smart Growth Foundations for Small Businesses in Greater Providence
Growth is a thrilling word for any small business owner. But expansion — done right — isn’t just about hiring more people or opening another location. It’s about building the kind of resilience and systems that make growth sustainable over the long haul in Rhode Island’s ever-changing business landscape.TL;DR To grow well, small businesses should focus on five key areas: clarity of purpose, financial discipline, operational scalability, legal structure, and community connection. Build systems before you
JWU Featured in Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen Season 24, Episode 9
Johnson & Wales University was featured in the latest episode of the hit television show Hell’s Kitchen, in an episode celebrating 50 years of excellence in culinary education at the university. Season 24, episode 9 aired November 9, 2025, on the FOX network. JWU was featured as the central theme of the episode, with Chef TJ Delle Donne, the assistant dean of the College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT), serving as judge for the morning challenge alongside CFIT student Hollis Tuffile, a Culinary
Garden City Center Announces Holiday Happenings Presented by Citizens
Beloved holiday festivities return to Garden City Center with the addition of a new card sculpture exhibit and Holiday Market Garden City Center, Rhode Island’s premier lifestyle destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, is once again transforming into a winter wonderland with the return of its beloved Holiday Happenings Presented by Citizens. This year’s celebrations feature festive favorites, community traditions, and exciting new additions -- including Citizens Holiday Village, an artistic
Centreville Bank Funds Mobile Food Pantry in Rhode Island and Awards $80,000 to Support Food Pantries Across RI and CT
The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation announced a major investment to help address an increased food need in Southern New England. Centreville Bank today announced $180,000 in new funding to address the rising level of food insecurity in Rhode Island and Connecticut, including an investment to launch a new mobile food pantry in Central Falls and donations to support local food pantries serving families facing food insecurity. Community organizations throughout the region are experiencing an
BankNewport Welcomes Dan Bigbee as Vice President, Information Technology Manager
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Dan Bigbee has been named vice president, Information Technology manager. In this role, he will oversee the overall operations of BankNewport’s IT infrastructure, assuring the efficient, secure, and seamless delivery of IT services and support. Bigbee will also be responsible for providing ongoing security, availability, and integrity of the Bank’s cloud and on-premises networks and systems. Dan brings more than two decades of IT leadership experience to BankNewport,
OceanPoint Marine Lending Promotes Tim LeBreux to Vice President, National Account Manager
OceanPoint Marine Lending, a division of BankNewport, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim LeBreux to vice president, national account manager. In this role, LeBreux oversees key national dealer and client relationships and delivers comprehensive marine financing solutions for customers across the United States. LeBreux joined OceanPoint Marine Lending in 2022, most recently serving as assistant vice president, national account manager. He has been an integral member of the OceanPoint Marine
Robinson+Cole Secures Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®
Robinson+Cole has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading law firms, earning 46 first-tier metropolitan rankings and six national rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. These distinctions underscore the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional client service and legal excellence across a broad range of practices and jurisdictions. Robinson+Cole six national rankings include: Tier 1 ranking for Land Use & Zoning Law;Tier 2 rankings for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights /
BankNewport Promotes Trang Smith to Vice President, Retail Lending Systems Manager
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Trang Smith has been promoted to vice president, retail lending systems manager. Smith joined BankNewport in 2022, most recently serving as assistant vice president, retail lending systems manager. She is responsible for overseeing the Bank’s retail lending systems, including Encompass, Blend, Desktop Underwriter, and several other integral platforms that support the Bank’s residential lending operations, and plays a vital role in the secondary market area and
Streamlining Client Onboarding: Smarter Systems for Smoother Starts
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People's Credit Union Promotes Jerrica McGaw to Head of Loan Servicing
Brings Proven Track Record of Developing Teams Committed to the Member ExperiencePeople’s Credit Union announced the appointment of Terri L. Raymond as Head of Retail. Reporting to the Head of Member Delivery and Marketing, Ms. Raymond will be responsible for planning, directing, and administering all retail operations-related initiatives and strategies, including the oversight of six branch offices and the member service center. “With more than two decades of leadership experience in retail financial
Arnold Lumber Announces Expansion with a Fifth Location in Attleboro, Massachusetts
Arnold Lumber Company is proud to announce a major milestone in its continued growth with the opening of its fifth location, an expansive new facility in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The 88,000-square-foot indoor space marks a significant step forward in the company’s long-term strategic expansion across New England. The new Attleboro location will offer the full range of Arnold Lumber’s trusted building materials while also serving as a key hub for other divisions, including kitchens, masonry, hardscapes,
Tune In: Johnson & Wales University to be featured in Hell’s Kitchen Season 24, Episode 9
50 years of culinary education celebrated at VIP dinner service Johnson & Wales University is encouraging friends, supporters, and alumni to tune in to an upcoming episode of the hit tv show Hell’s Kitchen, featuring 50 years of excellence in culinary education at the university. According to published information about the episode, Season 24, episode 9 will air on Thursday, November 20 on the FOX network at 8 p.m. EST. The red and blue teams will go head-to-head in a competition to earn their dish a
BankNewport Named One of America’s Best Banks to Work For the Third Time
BankNewport Repeats as One of America’s Best Banks to Work For in 2025 BankNewport has been named one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For, marking the third time the Bank has earned this national recognition. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees. BankNewport is one of only 90 banks nationwide to earn a place on this year’s list, selected from nearly 4,500 banks across the United States. The
Centreville Bank Named a 2025 Best Bank to Work for by American Banker
Centreville Bank has been named one of the nation’s 2025Best Banks to Work For by American Banker for the second year in a row. Centreville bank ranked 67 out of 90 banks across the country that earned the recognition, highlighting our continued commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and purpose-driven workplace for our employees. The Best Banks to Work For program identifies, recognizes, and honors U.S. banks that excel at creating exceptional workplace cultures. The selection is based on an
BankNewport Delivers 500+ Food Items to Support RI Veterans through Operation Stand Down RI
From left to right: Meredith Cropper, AVP/Community Relations Manager, BankNewport; Enrica Sabino, VP/Branch Manager, Johnston, BankNewport; Patrick Camp, Senior Employment and Training Case Manager, Operation Stand Down; Robert Abbruzzese, Senior Supportive Services for Veterans and Families Case Manager, Operation Stand Down; Dalton Laccaillade, Employment and Training Case Manager, Operation Stand Down; Sarah Peasley, VP/Branch Manager, Warwick, BankNewport; Timothy Ruel, Chief of Veteran Outreach,
Bristol County Savings Announces $100,000 Grant to Combat Food Insecurity Heightened by Gov. Shutdown
Bristol County Savings Bank Awards Grants Totaling $100,000 to Combat Food Insecurity Crisis Heightened by Government ShutdownBristol County Savings Bank, through its Foundation, has awarded grants totaling $100,000 to four area non-profit organizations in response to the food insecurity crisis exacerbated by the federal government shutdown. Since the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation was formed in 1996, more than $36 million has been committed to hundreds of different non-profits in the
BankNewport Charitable Foundation Awards $50,000 to Gloria Gemma Foundation
BankNewport Charitable Foundation $50,000 Grant to Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource FoundationGrant to support the Center for Cancer Survivorship & Wellbeing in LincolnLeft to right: Carlos Cabral, Vice President, Branch Manager (Lincoln), BankNewport; Carolyn Waddington, Survivorship Care Coordinator, Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation; Maria Gemma-Corcelli, Executive Director, Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation; Christine Hayes, Vice President/Business Development Manager,
Adler Pollock & Sheehan Ranked by Best Law Firms® 2026
Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms regionally in 32 practice areas, Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade. Firms included in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at
Bristol County Savings Bank Opens Community Lending Center on Broad St. in Providence
Pictured left to right: Oscar Mejias, Chief Executive Officer, Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Sira Salgado, Small Business Relationship Manager CRA, Bristol County Savings Bank; Tim Chaves, Executive Vice President/Chief Lending Officer, Bristol County Savings Bank; John Silva, President & CEO, Bristol County Savings Bank; Cheryl Galloway, Assistant Vice President/Community Development Officer, Bristol County Savings Bank; Sabina Matos, Lt. Governor, State of Rhode Island; Lizsandra Paneto
People's Credit Union Donated $50,000 to Six Rhode Island Food Pantries & Hosts Community Food Drive
Branches to Host Community Food Drive Throughout November In response to the uncertainty around the current SNAP benefit crisis and its impact on food pantries across the country, People’s Credit Union is donating a total of $50,000 to benefit six local food pantries. In the East Bay, the recipients are the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Aquidneck Food Pantry, East Bay Food Pantry, and the East Bay Community Action Program. In the West Bay, donations will go to the Jonnycake Center for
People's Credit Union Donates Kitchenette to Warm Center's Welcome House of South Country
People's Credit Union Donates Kitchenette to Warm Center's Welcome House of South County as Day of Purpose PartnerL to R: Sarah Hazelton, Emergency Shelter Manager at Welcome House, Jillian Wassmer, Director of Administration at Welcome House, People's Credit Union Day of Purpose Team Captains, Alan Toti and Ben Tallman, Sean Daly, Head of People's Credit Union, and Jessica Mowry, Executive Director at Welcome House. ABOUT PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Middletown, RI,
BankNewport Welcomes John Droukas as VP, Commercial Credit Underwriting Manager
BankNewport is pleased to announce that John P. Droukas has been named vice president, commercial credit underwriting manager. In this role, he will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Bank’s Commercial Credit Underwriting Team, supporting the growth strength and quality of the institution’s commercial loan portfolio. Droukas brings valuable experience in commercial credit and underwriting to BankNewport, most recently serving as a commercial credit approval officer with Rockland Trust in Brockton,
Meet & Greet Friars Guard Ryan Mela at 110 Grill
110 Grill Providence is thrilled to announce a series of exclusive Meet & Greet events with Ryan Mela, taking place on December 6th, January 24th, and February 14th. Fans will have the opportunity to meet Ryan, take photos, and enjoy a memorable experience at one of the region’s favorite dining destinations. The Meet & Greet events are free to attend, and fans are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot. Guests can also enjoy 110 Grill’s full menu of fresh, flavorful dishes while meeting
PROVIDENCE BASED FIRM EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Parsons Capital Management Honored as No. 1 Firm in the 2025 CNBC FA 100 List National recognition for Providence-based firmPROVIDENCE, R.I. - October 1, 2025 - Parsons Capital Management, Inc., a registered investment advisory firm based in Rhode Island, is proud to share that it has been named No. 1 in the 2025 CNBC FA 100 list, an annual ranking of the top 100 financial advisory firms in the United States as compiled by CNBC, in partnership with AccuPoint Solutions. The recognition marks the
Redefine Success with These Powerful Digital Marketing Assets
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