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.
Citizens CEO Van Saun made $8.5M in 2017
PROVIDENCE – Bruce Van Saun, chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group Inc., made $8.5 million in 2017, marking a 7.5 percent decline from...
Debris washes ashore in R.I. upper bay communities
PROVIDENCE – A recent storm inundated the East Providence wastewater treatment center, causing pinwheel-looking debris to wash ashore in a number of coastal communities.
The...
Rhode Island lawmakers mull $6.6M unemployment insurance scoop
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island lawmakers are mulling a controversial proposal to dip into a near-$500 million unemployment insurance fund to pay for a popular...
Textron CEO made $14.8M in 2017
PROVIDENCE – Scott C. Donnelly, president and CEO of Textron Inc., made $14.8 million in 2017, representing a 17 percent increase from the previous...
Thompson Insurance acquires Soucy Insurance in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET – Thompson Insurance Group in East Providence has acquired Soucy Insurance Agency in Woonsocket.
Soucy Insurance, a property and life insurer with 10 employees,...
Five Questions With: Keb Brackenbury
Keb Brackenbury is senior vice president and director of commercial real estate lending at Bank Rhode Island. He talks with Providence Business News about...
Rhode Island pension fund earns $255M in January
PROVIDENCE – The state pension fund earned $254.8 million in January, representing a 3 percent return net of fees.
The $8.6 billion fund outperformed both...
Mass. notifies hundreds of MetLife retirees about owed pension payments
PROVIDENCE – Massachusetts has sent hundreds of letters to retirees of MetLife Inc., telling them they are owed pension payments.
Secretary of the Commonwealth William...
CFPB offers tools to help families save for future, unexpected expenses
PROVIDENCE – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is highlighting a host of tools it provides for individuals and families to save for emergencies and...
Pawtuxet River expected to crest at highest level since March 2010...
CRANSTON – The National Weather Service is projecting the Pawtuxet River in Cranston will crest at its highest level since the March 2010 floods.
The...
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