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.
Southern Chamber names WCCU ‘Best Employer’
WESTERLY – The Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce recently voted the Westerly Community Credit Union “Best Employer” for 2018, according to a press...
Five Questions With: Hal Horvat
Hal Horvat was recently promoted to president and chief operating officer of Centreville Bank.
He talks with Providence Business News about the new job,...
Washington Trust reports $16M Q1 profit
WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc. on Friday reported record-breaking quarterly profit, which grew 37.6 percent to $16.2 million, or 93 cents per diluted...
Citizens reports $388M Q1 profit
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Financial Group Inc. on Friday reported first-quarter profit grew 21.2 percent to $388 million, or 78 cents per diluted share, compared...
Safety and security top of mind for businesses when planning meetings...
The April 3 shooting at YouTube headquarters in California was yet another reminder of how gun violence can strike anywhere at any time in...
Webster Bank posts $80M Q1 profit
WATURBURY, Conn – Webster Financial Corp. on Thursday reported first-quarter profit grew 34.9 percent to $80.2 million, or 85 cents per diluted share, compared...
Forbes names Makin top wealth adviser in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE – Forbes recently named Malcolm Makin of Professional Planning Group the No. 1 wealth adviser in Rhode Island.
The business magazine named Makin, based...
Five Questions With: George J. Charette III
George J. Charette III is president and CEO of Pawtucket Credit Union. The credit union recently hosted Real World Day, a day dedicated to...
Investment behavior, diversity focus of Bryant University forum
SMITHFIELD – Speakers at Bryant University’s 13th annual Financial Services Forum on Friday focused on investment behavior and diversity in the workplace.
The annual daylong...
Washington Trust finances $11M acquisition in Connecticut
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. recently provided $11.7 million to finance the acquisition of a mixed-use commercial property in Westport, Conn.
The Westerly-based bank...
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