Rhonda Miller
Citizens sees growth in student loans
The high cost of college has many young graduates reeling under the burden of student loan debt in a sluggish economy that no longer...
Five Questions With: Stephen B. Lang
Stephen B. Lang is a partner in the litigation department of Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney. His practice is focused on the defense of transportation...
SEED closes loan for Learning Center
TAUNTON – The South Eastern Economic Development Corp. has closed on a $90,000 small-business loan to the Learning Center of Hopkinton, allowing the business...
Small-biz expansion seminar planned
PROVIDENCE – A seminar on “Taking Your Small Business Global” will be held July 31 in Woonsocket, sponsored by the Rhode Island district office...
Citizens appoints Gannon general counsel, chief legal officer
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Financial Group has appointed Stephen T. Gannon general counsel and chief legal officer, effective Aug. 11, the Providence-based bank announced.
“Steve...
Webster looks to expand in R.I.
WATERBURY, Conn. – Webster Bank is looking for ways to expand its franchise in Rhode Island in both commercial and consumer banking, Chairman and...
WashTrust sees profit, asset, wealth management gain, but revenue declines
WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., parent of The Washington Trust Co., posted earnings of $9.8 million for the second quarter of 2014, an...
Lady Project exclusivity one key to group’s growth
Some networking turns out to be a polite exchange of business cards and some turns into business or community collaborations.
Carole Ann Penney, of Providence,...
Banks see competition from outside industry grow
In the 2014 marketing plan for BayCoast Bank, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Jim Rice included a section called, “The Invasion of...
Tax credit supporting R.I. film industry
The filming of Woody Allen’s latest movie in Rhode Island, bringing actors Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone in the starring roles, has brought both...












