Rhonda Miller, Author at Providence Business News

735 POSTS 0 COMMENTS

". We have been focusing on commercial banking as a primary strategy for Webster and we have done a really good job of competing in our market." / COURTESY WEBSTER

Five Questions With: James C. Smith

In Their Own Words 02/05/2013

James C. Smith is chairman and CEO of Webster Financial Corp., parent company of Webster Bank. He is a member of the board of...

Rockland gives Embrace line of credit

Financial Services 02/05/2013

NEWPORT – Rockland Trust provided a $20 million line of credit to Newport-based Embrace Home Loans, according to a press release from the bank....

Wayne Swenson, vice president and consumer loan officer at BayCoast Bank, discusses credit cards and loan options with Greater New Bedford Vocational Tech students Kelci Raposo, left,and Marlene Cerritos.

Credit for Life offers financial literacy training

Financial Services 02/05/2013

NEW BEDFORD – The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School hosted the first Credit for Life Fair on Jan. 23 that...

Westerly Community CU sponsoring scholarships

Financial Services 02/05/2013

WESTERLY – The Westerly Community Credit Union is sponsoring three scholarships for high school students planning a college major in business or information technology....

Flagstar sees $422M jump in profits

Financial Services 02/05/2013

TROY, Mich. – Flagstar Bancorp Inc. has seen a dramatic turnaround to its bottom line for 2012, with an improvement of $422.6 million over...

SMARTER APPROACH: Donald Perez, Providence Downtown Improvement District safety team leader, uses the SMART system in Kennedy Plaza. / PBN PHOTO/DAVID LEVESQUE

SMART system getting small problems fixed fast

Advice 02/02/2013

When Donald Perez hits the street in downtown Providence wearing his yellow jacket, a utility belt with an iPhone, flashlight, radio, disposable gloves and...

THE RETURN OF THE AMERICA'S CUP races to Rhode Island resulted in a total economic impact of more than $50 million for the state of Rhode Island, according to a report released Friday by the EDC. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

EDC: America’s Cup economic impact tops $38M for R.I. businesses

Economic Activity 02/01/2013

(Corrected, 2:45 p.m.) PROVIDENCE – The Ocean State is perfectly-positioned and well-prepared to host high-profile marine events based on the success of the America’s Cup...

PROVIDENCE'S HOTEL occupancy rate outpaced the national and regional averages in 2012, according to Smith Travel Research. / PBN FILE PHOTO

Providence hotel occupancy beats national average in 2012

Hospitality & Tourism 01/31/2013

PROVIDENCE – Providence hotels’ 2012 occupancy rate was higher than the national average and showed a 4.3 percent gain over the city’s 2011 occupancy...

THANKS TO INCREASES in mortgage originations and wealth management income, The Washington Trust Co. posted record earnings for 2012.

Wash Trust: record profit in ’12

Economic Activity 01/30/2013

WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., parent of The Washington Trust Co., posted record earnings of $35.1 million for 2012, an 18 percent increase...