Nancy Lavin
RIC interim president gets contract extension; search for permanent leader planned...
PROVIDENCE – The interim leader of Rhode Island College is staying on for another year, with plans to begin the search for a permanent...
JPMorgan survey: 2 in 3 businesses bracing for recession
PROVIDENCE – Nearly 2 in 3 business leaders are bracing for a recession this year, according to a new survey by JPMorgan Chase &...
Matthew Brown steps down from R.I. Political Cooperative
PROVIDENCE – A former Rhode Island secretary of state and two-time Democratic gubernatorial candidate has parted ways with the progressive political group he helped...
BankRI parent company closes $313M acquisition of N.Y. bank
PROVIDENCE – The parent company of Bank Rhode Island completed the $313 million cash-and-stock purchase of a New York bank.
The deal between Brookline Bancorp...
BankNewport breaks ground on new Lincoln branch
MIDDLETOWN – BankNewport is expanding into northern Rhode Island.
The Middletown-based community bank recently broke ground on a new branch in Lincoln, which is slated...
R.I. Infrastructure Bank closes $9.8M in loans for Smithfield
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank recently closed on $9.8 million in low- and no-interest loans for energy, water and septic system improvements...
Citizens serves as joint adviser on $590M defense company acquisition
PROVIDENCE – Citizens M&A Advisory served as the joint adviser on a $590 million defense consulting company acquisition, according to a news release.
Under the...
Affordable checking account from Webster Bank receives national certification
NEW YORK – A Webster Bank checking account with fewer fees has been certified by a national nonprofit for meeting national standards for being...
People’s Credit Union donates ‘hundreds’ of holiday gifts through Salvation Army...
MIDDLETOWN – People’s Credit Union recently donated “hundreds” of gifts to families in need for the holiday season through the Salvation Army Angel Tree...
Five Questions With: Anthony Botelho
Anthony Botelho serves as senior vice president of commercial banking and team leader for the commercial and industrial group at The Washington Trust Co....



















