Tag: Coastal1 Credit Union
Coastal1 Credit Union offering emergency loans to federal workers during shutdown
PAWTUCKET – Coastal1 Credit Union is offering short-term, interest-free loans and other financial relief to federal employees affected by the ongoing partial government shutdown,...
Coastal1 Credit Union’s growth strategy includes attracting businesses
PBN 2025 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES
2025 $50 MILLION AND ABOVE 5. Coastal1 Credit Union
CEO (or equivalent): Brian A. Azar, CEO and president
2024 Revenue: $157.7 million
2022...
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BankNewport honored for ‘Excellence in Employee Wellness’ programs
NEWPORT – BankNewport was recognized with an Exemplary Worksite Health Award from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Greater Providence...
Washington Trust named Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025 by Forbes
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. has been recognized as Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025 by Forbes, the bank announced on June 24.
This...
Coastal1 Credit Union
Best Places to Work 2025 Awards
#6 LARGE COMPANIES: Coastal1 Credit Union
Local Employees: 296
CEO and President: Brian A. Azar
Questions answered by: Anne Bernier, Senior Vice...
PBN recognizes 2025 Best Places to Work in loud, festive environment
WARWICK – A worldwide travel and tour operator, a construction company, an insurance company and a nonprofit were recognized among 64 honorees in Providence...
PBN names 2025 Best Places to Work honorees
PROVIDENCE – Sixty-four honorees have been named by Providence Business News for its 2025 Best Places to Work Awards program.
Each of the companies and...
A TIGHT SQUEEZE: R.I. credit unions trying to shake off drastic...
It’s times like these that Kathleen C. Orovitz is probably glad she runs a credit union instead of a bank.
She’s the CEO and president...
Resilient credit unions see future in younger members
The challenging interest rate environment of the last few years may extend a decadeslong consolidation among local credit unions.
But as this week’s cover story...

















