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BankNewport Grant Supports Hope & Main’s Nourish Our Neighbors

NEWPORT, RI – March 2, 2023 – BankNewport representatives recently visited Hope & Main, based in Warren, to highlight a $10,000 grant previously awarded through the Bank’s All In Giving program in support of  Nourish Our Neighbors, an innovative program that provides meals prepared by local food businesses to support vulnerable populations. Lisa Raiola, Founder […]

BankNewport Names Pamela LaBreche Vice President, Business and Commercial Lending Officer

NEWPORT, R.I. (February 17, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Pamela LaBreche has been named vice president, business and commercial lending officer.  In her new role, LaBreche is responsible for working with the Bank’s branch managers, residential lending officers, merchant services and cash management partners to assist business clients throughout Rhode Island in […]

BankNewport Names Steven Carneiro Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer

NEWPORT, R.I. (February 7, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Steven Carneiro has been named vice president, commercial loan officer.  He will be responsible for developing new and growing existing commercial relationships throughout the Bank’s footprint, and working closely with banking service partners.   Prior to his new role, Carneiro was vice president, business […]

BankNewport Highlights 2022 Community Investment

Over $1.7 Million in funding support includes a Year-End $100,000 Donation to the RI Community Food Bank NEWPORT, R.I. (February 2, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that its 2022 philanthropic efforts resulted in over $1.7 million awarded to over 400 organizations and over 8,500 service hours performed by employees.  The funding was inclusive of charitable […]

BankNewport Names Oscar Joaquim New President of OceanPoint Marine Lending

NEWPORT, R.I. (February 1, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Oscar Joaquim has been named president of OceanPoint Marine Lending (OPML), a division of BankNewport. In his new role, Joaquim will be responsible for the marine lending division.   “Founded and headquartered in the ‘City by the Sea,’ it should come as no […]

BankNewport Names Mark Moreau Vice President, Commercial Lending

NEWPORT, R.I. (January 10, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Mark Moreau has been named vice president, commercial lending. In his new position, Moreau is responsible for developing commercial loan production and cross sell opportunities, managing commercial loan portfolios, and supporting the Bank’s lending department in conformance with its policies and procedures. Prior […]

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