Eli Sherman
Eli Sherman is an award-winning journalist. He joined Providence Business News in November 2014 having previously worked as a metro reporter at the Waltham News Tribune. Sherman writes about economics, energy and the environment, entrepreneurship and finance. He's received top awards from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, The Alliance of Area Business Publishers, the New England Newspaper & Press Association and The Rhode Island Press Association.
Crafting looks that sell
After working in product design for large companies for several years, Wayne R. Blatchley 10 years ago decided to head out on his own...
Citizens praised for SpeciFi digital investment platform
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Bank has received praise for its digital investment-advisory service called SpeciFi.
The Providence-based bank last week announced it won the Celent Model...
Five Questions With: Edward O. Handy III
Edward O. “Ned” Handy III is chairman and CEO of Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., parent of The Washington Trust Co. The Westerly based bank...
TD Bank awards $20K to tree-planting project in Providence
PROVIDENCE – TD Bank and the Arbor Day Foundation awarded $20,000 to support an urban greening and tree-planting project in Providence.
The “TD Green Streets”...
Washington Trust to open new branch in North Providence
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The Washington Trust Co. expects to open a new branch in North Providence sometime around the start of 2019.
Edward O. “Ned”...
IRS warns of a new twist to an old scam
PROVIDENCE – The IRS is warning of a new twist to an old scam, as criminals are tricking taxpayers into paying nonexistent tax bills.
The...
Final hearings begin for proposed Burrillville power plant
BURRILLVILLE – After years of controversial regulatory proceedings and lawsuits, the R.I. Energy Facility Siting Board this week started final hearings on a proposal...
Technology investments at banks could be hurting customer satisfaction
PROVIDENCE – J.D. Power this week released a report showing technology investments are helping to grow digital-only bank customers but potentially hurting overall customer...
Five Questions With William A. White
William A. White | President and CEO, Coastway Community Bank
1. HarborOne has agreed to acquire Coastway, a deal expected to close this year. How...
Elorza proposes $745M fiscal 2019 budget for Providence
PROVIDENCE – Holding the line on taxes, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on Tuesday proposed increasing the city and school budget 1.1 percent to...
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