Nancy Lavin
EPA lauds R.I. companies for cutting toxic releases
It takes just under 2 ounces of methanol to kill a person, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
Newport Biodiesel Inc., a company...
Five Questions With: Nicole Benjamin
Nicole Benjamin | Chair of board of governors, Leadership Rhode Island
1. You graduated from Leadership Rhode Island’s core program in 2013. How will that...
Providence mayor declares state of emergency, cancels city events
PROVIDENCE - Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on Thursday declared a state of emergency in the city amid growing concern over the spread of COVID-19,...
Five Questions With: Jose Suriel
Jose Suriel is the branch manager for Navigant Credit Union’s Central Falls branch.
PBN: How long have you been branch manager for Navigant Credit Union’s...
Bryant student-run investment fund hits $2M
SMITHFIELD – Bryant University’s student-run investment fund surpassed $2 million for the first time as of December, according to a news release.
The Archway Investment...
Wells Fargo highlights 2019 grants, volunteer investments in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Wells Fargo & Co. contributed $153,853 and 340 volunteer hours to help Rhode Island nonprofits and causes in 2019, according to a...
Washington Trust kicks off annual peanut butter drive
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. kicked off its 20th annual peanut butter drive with more than 3,000 pounds of peanut butter at a...
FDIC: R.I. banks report increased revenue amid national decline
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island banks and savings institutions bucked the national trend in 2019, reporting an increase in year-end revenue at a time when...
Five Questions With: Cristina Feden
Cristina Feden was recently promoted to senior vice president and regional president of eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island for Berkshire Bank.
PBN: What does your...
In banking industry, tasty perks part of recruitment
Amid record-low unemployment levels, competition posed by Boston and New York, and a rapidly aging workforce, Rhode Island financial institutions are searching for the...



















