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Brings extensive customer service experience and a high level of analytical and process thinking skillsPeople’s Credit Union has appointed Kelly Matteson as Head of Deposit Services. Reporting to the Head of Member Delivery & Marketing, she will oversee Deposit Services activities and processing, including the IRA program, the overdraft privilege program, and new deposit account opening and maintenance, as well as ATM/Debit cards, ACH settlement, remote/mobile check deposit and ATM balancing. “A veteran of
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Combining legal expertise with real talk, the pilot episode sheds light on the barriers to accessing public records, political fallout, and delayed construction following the bridge rebuild On the heels of news that the construction of the Washington Bridge will now be completed two years later than originally announced and potentially $150 million over the original budget, Roger Williams University School of Law debuts today its new podcast, Law 401, with a deep dive into the legal, political, and
Two summer program series for kids – "Traveling Tuesdays" and "Thursdays in the Garden" – will offer activities in the inspiring settings of the Newport Mansions and Green Animals Topiary Garden. “Traveling Tuesdays” will occur each Tuesday from July 8 through August 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Each week, the program will take place at a different Preservation Society of Newport County property, where children will learn a little bit about history and connect their crafts and other activities to the
BankRI Kicks Off Food Drive at all Branches Statewide as Hunger in Rhode Island Reaches Alarming New Heights Food collected in each branch will remain local to help residents in that community With food insecurity continuing to rise across the Ocean State, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) is once again stepping up to support neighbors in need through its annual summer food drive. Beginning today, Monday, July 7, and continuing through Friday, August 15, all 22 BankRI branches will collect donations of
Bristol County Savings Bank’s Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation (BCSCF) awarded grants totaling $151,471 to 18 non-profit organizations in the greater Providence, Rhode Island region during a ceremony held recently at the Providence Marriott Downtown. All total, including the Taunton/Attleboro and SouthCoast, Massachusetts regions, the Foundation donated $404,421 to 45 charitable organizations. Since the Foundation was formed in 1996, more than $35 million has been committed to hundreds of
The Preservation Society of Newport County installed a new chairman of its Board of Trustees, honored the outgoing chairman, welcomed new trustees and bestowed awards for outstanding contributions to the Newport Mansions and the community, all during the organization’s Annual Meeting on June 12 at The Breakers. Peter W. Harris, a Preservation Society trustee since 2016, was elected Chairman by his fellow trustees. He previously served as Assistant Secretary, Secretary and since 2021, as Vice Chairman
Survey conducted by Polaris MEP, Rhode Island Commerce and the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association captures scope of impact from federal tariff changes on Ocean State manufacturing Of the nearly 100 Rhode Island manufacturers who responded to a recent survey by Polaris MEP, Rhode Island Manufacturers Association(RIMA) and theRhode Island Commerce Corporation, 78.3% reported they either have or plan to adjust prices as a result of federal changes to tariffs. “President Trump set U.S. tariffs at their
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in the southwest corner of the Marble House visitor parking lot Friday to unveil a new bio-absorption garden. A project of Scenic Aquidneck (The Preservation Society of Newport County, Aquidneck Island Land Trust, Preserve Rhode Island and the van Beuren Charitable Foundation), it was constructed by O’Connor Design Build in Middletown. Preservation Society CEO Trudy Coxe noted that this new rain garden is the latest in a series of important projects completed by Scenic
In our continuing efforts to assess the state of business in Rhode Island, Providence Business News updated its Business Survey for privately held companies. This survey is the summer edition of our twice-yearly look at the attitudes of Rhode Island businesses, with the results from the survey to be published in the near future. All responses will remain anonymous and confidential, to be used for stories and charts that will be published about the survey's results. Please find a link to the PBN Summer
For the 17th consecutive year, People’s Credit Union is sponsoring the Newport Gulls' FANatic About Reading Program to promote the importance of reading for elementary school students on Aquidneck Island. Before the school year ended, the Newport Gulls collegiate athletes had the opportunity to read books to children in their classrooms. As part of the program, players also hand out bookmarks and ask the students to read four books over the summer. On Wednesday, July 23rd, People’s Credit Union will host
Washington Trust has been recognized as Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025 by Forbes, marking the seventh consecutive year the bank has appeared on the list, and the third consecutive year they have been ranked #1.The annual Forbes Best-In-State Banks list, compiled in partnership with market research firm Statista, evaluates financial institutions based on customer satisfaction, trust, fees, digital services, and financial advice.“We are deeply honored to be named Rhode Island’s Best-In-State
Charitable grants provide support to 22 nonprofit organizations working to make a difference across communities served by Rhode Island Energy. The Rhode Island Energy Foundation (RIE Foundation) is pleased to announce that it is awarding $250,000 in funding to support 22 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives and well-being of individuals throughout the Ocean State. The RIE Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization funded by shareowners of PPL Corporation, Rhode Island Energy’s
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Luxury marine industry veteran joins growing team of recreational lending experts OceanPoint Marine Lending, a division of BankNewport, is pleased to announce the addition of JP Shipman as Yacht Finance Specialist. In this role, Shipman will deliver professional yacht financing solutions for a wide range of clients, from $25,000 tenders to $25 million superyachts. Shipman is a resident of Florida servicing the areas of Naples and Palm Beach, in addition to Newport, Rhode Island and Nantucket,
Introducing P.F. Chang's New Menu This isn’t just an update, it’s a whole new restaurant experience and it all begins on April 23. P.F. Chang's new menu offers greater flexibility, more affordable options, and bold Asian flavors you know and love. Whether you’re grabbing lunch, planning a romantic date night, or catching up with friends, we’ve crafted new options to fit your food cravings and your busy schedule. Meet the New Lunch Menu Lunch just got a delicious makeover. With three new ways
Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® 2025 Diversity Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications The Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® (GPBOR) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Diversity Scholarship Program. Three scholarships of up to $1,500 per person will be available. Residents of Rhode Island from underrepresented backgrounds, who have graduated high school or its equivalent, and are enthusiastic about kick starting their career in real estate, are encouraged to apply. Applications
Rhode Island Energy is proud to support small businesses like yourselves by providing solutions that reduce both energy use and cut costs. It starts with a NO COST, NO OBLIGATION energy assessment, where an Energy Specialist gives you a proposal on how to reduce your energy costs. Check out this video from a small business in Providence! Whether you own or rent your building, you could get up to 70% off your next energy efficiency upgrade on equipment like:HVAC systemsWalk-in cooler upgradesOccupancy
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