PROVIDENCE, R.I.,
Dec. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust recently
provided $800,000 in financing to the
Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of
property located at 359 Broad Street in Providence, R.I., to be used as the Chamber's
new headquarters.
The property, known as the James Potter House, an elaborate
Queen Anne Mansion built c. 1889 and designed by Stone, Carpenter
and Willson, is located in the Trinity Square National Historic
District in the Elmwood section of Providence.
"This new headquarters is a testament to the continued growth
and success of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in the state of RI
and serves as a symbol of our unwavering commitment to serve the
community and expand our reach," said Oscar
Mejias, the Chamber's Chief Executive Officer. "We extend
our heartfelt gratitude to those whose unwavering support and
belief in our mission made this accomplishment possible."
"Washington Trust is proud to support the Rhode Island Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce and its mission to be a resource center for
Hispanic and minority-owned businesses," said Edward O. "Ned"
Handy, Washington Trust Chairman and CEO. "We look forward to
continuing to build strong relationships with the Chamber and its
members, as we work together to promote and empower the growing
Hispanic business community."
For more information about Washington Trust's full suite of
commercial banking services, contact Jason
Costa, Vice President, Business Banking at 401-654-4852 or
jacosta@washtrust.com.
ABOUT RHODE ISLAND HISPANIC
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is an organization
created to represent, promote and empower our growing Hispanic
business community. Incorporated, under Chapter 7-6, of the General
Laws of Rhode Island, on
May 19, 2016, this organization
strives to support the needs of local businesses and build strong
relationships between corporate America and the Hispanic-owned
businesses in Rhode Island.
ABOUT WASHINGTON
TRUST®
Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank
in the nation and one of the Northeast's premier financial services
companies. Washington Trust offers a full range of financial
services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal
banking and wealth management and trust services through its
offices located in Rhode Island,
Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is
a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ:
WASH). (Additional information on Washington Trust and its
subsidiaries can be found at washtrust.com.)
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