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For Immediate Release Contact: Kate Murphy Regan Communications 401-808-4649 [email protected] MG Commercial Real Estate Sold to Longtime Partners George Paskalis and Leeds Mitchell IV Outgoing President & Founder Mike Giuttari to stay on as President Emeritus Providence, RI - July 15, 2024 – MG Commercial Real Estate, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage company located at 365 Eddy Street in Providence, Rhode Island, has been purchased by the firm’s two long-time partners, George Paskalis and Leeds Mitchell IV, from Mike Giuttari, the firm’s president and founder. “We are so proud to announce our purchase of MG Commercial,” said George Paskalis, “I have spent the majority of my career learning this business from Mike, one of the most talented and experienced people in this industry. Starting this new chapter with Leeds is an honor and I am looking forward to the future of MG Commercial.” The sale was completed on June 28, 2024 for an undisclosed amount. Giuttari, who has been in the commercial real estate business for 38 years, will stay on at MG Commercial as president emeritus. “In our combined 44 years of experience at the firm, George and I have had the great fortune of working alongside Mike as we built one of the largest portfolios in the region,” added Leeds Mitchell IV. “We are committed to a seamless transition as we advance the business into the next generation, leveraging our strong reputation, talented brokers and unparalleled client service.” Founded in 1998, MG Commercial is the number one independent commercial real estate firm in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts and is consistently rated in the top three commercial real estate firms by Providence Business News. “I am so proud of the success MG Commercial has seen since I founded it 26 years ago,” said Mike Giuttari, president emeritus. “This transition is of course bittersweet, but I am happy to be leaving the firm’s legacy in the hands of George and Leeds, who have been instrumental in our growth for more than two decades. I have the utmost confidence in their abilities to continue this trajectory well into the future.” Considered one of the top industrial specialists in the region, George Paskalis has been a commercial real estate broker for 25 years. His notable recent transactions include the sale of a 245,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Cumberland, RI for $7.45M to the Okonite Companies, the sale of a 116,000 square-foot warehouse facility in East Providence, RI to Future Foam for $4M, and the sale of a 108,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in East Providence, RI for $5.8M to an investment group. He has also recently completed the following lease deals: 46,400 square feet of warehouse space in Pawtucket, RI to the USPS, 45,000 square feet in Cumberland, RI to Reeb Millwork, and 65,000 square feet in Johnston, RI to Pure Haven. Paskalis has been a member of the Rhode Island Building Owners Association, where he served six years as a Board Member and President; the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce; and the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association. He holds the SIOR designation (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors®), a professional symbol of the highest level of knowledge, production, and ethics in the commercial real estate industry, and is President-Elect for the New England SIOR Chapter. Paskalis holds a degree in economics from the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. He resides in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Leeds Mitchell IV joined MG Commercial in 2004, with a primary focus on office sales, leasing and investment sales throughout Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. His clients have included Lifespan, John Hancock Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, Schneider Electric, Ameriprise Financial, Rockland Trust, Bristol County Savings Bank, Securitas Security Services, Rhode Island Medical Imaging, Roger Williams University, Canon Business Solutions, The New England Institute of Technology, UnitedHealthcare, Nabsys, and Upserve (formally Swipely). Mitchell’s exclusive listings include the 150,000 square-foot Summit Executive Park, 120,000 square-foot Gateway Center and the 120,000 SF Metro East Office Park in Warwick, RI for Michael Integlia & Company; the 100,000 square-foot Airport Professional Park in Warwick; the 60,000 square-foot Lincoln Corporate Center in Lincoln and the Grey Ledge Business Park in Smithfield. A graduate of the Providence Country Day School, Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Hobart College. In 2011, Providence Business News named him as one of their prestigious 40 Under Forty and in 2015, he was the honored recipient of the Robert W. Holmes Scholarship given by the New England Chapter SIOR. Mitchell is also a member of Leadership Rhode Island’s 2015 Lambda II class. In 2019, he received the SIOR designation. Mitchell is a past trustee of the Paul Cuffee Charter School where he chaired the Plant and Property Committee, serves as treasurer of the Pacific Club of Nantucket, is president of the Rhode Island International Sailing Association, and is an active member of the New York Yacht Club. Mitchell is also past president of the Business Exchange Club of Rhode Island and a former trustee of the Providence Preservation Society. He currently resides in Barrington, Rhode Island with his wife and two children. About MG Commercial Real Estate MG Commercial Real Estate is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage company, selling and leasing commercial real estate and consulting for a wide range of clients including landlords, tenants, individuals, investors, and institutions. Since 1998, the MG Commercial team has advised, brokered, and facilitated all forms of commercial real estate negotiations in Southern New England, providing a strategic advantage not only for local advisors, clients, companies, and organizations, but for any business nationwide seeking expert counsel and commercial real estate results. This depth of hard-earned knowledge in addressing the specific leasing, purchasing, and marketing needs of MG Commercial’s clients – and its approach to partnering with clients – has made them an invaluable resource. With more than 125 years of combined experience, MG Commercial’s brokers and agents have personally advised, brokered and facilitated thousands of commercial real estate transactions in Southern New England and has been regularly ranked the #1 Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firm by the Providence Business News and the Top Leasing Firm, Top Sales Firm, Top Office Leasing Brokers, Top Retail Leasing Brokers, Top Industrial Leasing Brokers, and Top Sales Brokers by CoStar. For more information, visit www.mgcommercial.com.
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Job Description- Manufacturing Technician- Press Brake Operator
Company Name: Ward’s Manufacturing, LLC Job Title: Manufacturing Technician- Press Brake Operator Location: Warren, Rhode Island Salary: $20-25/ hour, depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, hourly pay, with medical, dental, PTO, and 401k Hours: 40 hours per week, 1st shift- 8:00 am- 4:00 pm Department: Production Supervisor: CEO About Ward’s Manufacturing Kiffin and Kelly Ward are sibling co-founders of Ward’s Manufacturing, which provides metal fabrication services, specializing in fiber laser cutting and CNC press brake bending metal. We help make custom metal parts for anything from Olympic kayaks to sports equipment to art. At Ward’s Manufacturing, you will work with two founders who can mentor you on how to run a small business. We hope you will find it as rewarding as we do to make things our community and country need. About the Role We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to join our team and help us meet our production goals. The Manufacturing Technician’s main responsibility will be reviewing part drawings and operating and maintaining a press brake. This includes machine calibration and set-up, inputting data from drawing dimensions to form parts, and ensuring part quality. There is also the opportunity to learn how to operate and maintain a fiber laser. Ward’s Manufacturing has two part-time hires and this will be our first full-time hire, so we are looking for someone with a strong work ethic willing to step up and help with various tasks to help run and grow our small business. While the Manufacturing Technician’s main responsibility will be operating and maintaining a press brake, other tasks could include receiving deliveries, deburring parts, quality control and assurance, and packing parts to be ready for shipment. There are opportunities for professional development and career advancement, growing into a role with input in company decisions including daily operations, new equipment selection, and future hires for the manufacturing team. Responsibilities ● Operate a press brake to bend laser-cut metal parts per customer specifications. ○ Calibrate the press brake at the beginning of each day or after long periods of rest. ○ Read and interpret job orders, including drawings and specifications to ensure the correct dimensions and tolerances are met. ○ Adjust ram/punch/back gauge locations per process instructions and drawings. ○ Check dimensions of laser cut parts before and after bending using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, height/drop gauges, digital angle finders and other precision-measuring instruments. ○ Select appropriate tooling, dies, and punches for the job at hand. ○ Recommend new tooling for potential business outside of our capabilities. ● Operate a fiber laser machine to cut metal sheets into the required form. ○ Read job orders and understand flat print drawings to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, and set up the fiber laser accordingly. ○ Assist with cut schedule as needed, taking files of sheet nestings created by a supervisor and having the ability to program the laser and complete cut jobs ○ This includes correct selection of cutting parameters, nozzles, assist gas, and other procedures as trained by the supervisor. ● Perform production activities including receiving deliveries, handling sheet and plate metal, deburring and cleaning metal parts, and packaging and shipping customer orders. ● Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and machinery. ● Perform quality control procedures, including First Article Inspection (FAI). ● Operate a forklift to move raw materials, finished goods, and other items. ● Communicate effectively with other team members to meet production goals. ● Complete and maintain all required documentation. ● Complete all required training programs. ● Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work area. ● Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned. Required Qualifications ● At least 1year of experience operating a press brake machine. ● Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and specifications in their flat pattern and bent forms. ● Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately. ● Experience working with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and other gauges. ● Knowledge of metal fabrication techniques and materials. ● Ability to stand or do repetitive movements for extended periods and to lift up to 50 pounds. ● Good communication and teamwork skills. ● Must have own transportation. ● An independent worker who can be given tasks to complete without constant supervision after initial training. Preferred Qualifications ● We would like someone who wants to learn the ins and outs of the company and grow with it ● Experience operating a fiber laser. ● Experience with CAD/CAM, especially with DXF files. ● Good math skills to help understand complex instructions, how schematics work and to make sure items are progressively formed correctly. ● Forklift experience. ● Overhead crane experience. Benefits ● Medical/dental/vision ● 15dayspaidtimeoff per year ● 401k ● On the job technical training with the latest metal fabrication technology, including a 3kwfiber laser and 10ft. 190 ton press brake. ● Opportunities for performance-based raises and bonuses. ● Opportunities for career advancement. Diversity We welcome all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if this role interests and excites you. At Ward’s Manufacturing, we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive environment. We want you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work with you. All applicants will be considered without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, medical condition, Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ward’s Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bristol Municipal Career and Technical Academy (BMCTA) - Career Explorers program seeking volunteers6/14/2024 An important announcement for all chamber members:
I hope you will read this and then perhaps become that “IT” for a Bristol-Warren teen exploring different careers this summer. Let me introduce myself. I am Craig Evans, the Coordinator of the Bristol Municipal Career and Technical Academy (BMCTA) and its Career Explorers program. We are a new organization, with initial financial support coming from a Learn365 RI grant in summer of 2023. From day one our primary goal has been to create opportunities for local teens to get exposed to the numerous careers they are studying in school. So far this has been accomplished through partnerships with Bristol-Warren Regional School District, Herreshoff Marine Museum, Roger Williams University and the Rogers Free Library. This summer we are looking to add selected business and community leaders to our group of career guides. After consulting Mt. Hope High School’s Guidance Department to pinpoint the occupations of greatest interest to these students, it’s clear there are numerous possibilities. Here is where I could use your help. Starting the week of July 15th and going through August 16th we will be planning multi-site, field-trip style visitations to businesses on Tuesday and Thursday (between 10am-2pm). A draft of our calendar is set and now we need leaders and their organizations to volunteer as hosts. This is your invite, and we hope you will agree to do this. A “visit” should last no longer than two hours and each will involve a quick greeting, tour and wrap-up questions/answers. Each of these ten sessions will be designated for a specific career-type. For those interested, a short Google Forms questionnaire has been for you to submit. It that shows the categories we are searching for along with the 10 dates they could be held. I need you to do the following:
The Town of Bristol and the Bristol-Warren Regional School District look forward to your participation in these field trips. Our teens benefit from career exploration opportunities like this. Craig Evans, Coordinator of Bristol Municipal Career and Technical Academy People's Credit Union Appoints Patricia Carlin as Head of Finance and Risk Experience Executive Brings Wealth of Knowledge in Finance and Management MIDDLETOWN, RI (June 11, 2024): People's Credit Union announced the appointment of Patricia Carlin as Head of Finance and Risk, effective immediately. As a member of the Executive Management Team, Ms. Carlin will be responsible for the Finance, Financial Recovery, and Risk departments, with accountabilities that include budgeting & forecasting; financial reporting and analysis; audit and tax filing; asset liability management and compliance. “I’m excited to welcome Trish to the Leadership Team at People’s Credit Union,” said Sean Daly, Head of People’s Credit Union. “With more than 30 years of proven finance experience and a strong track record of leadership, she is well-positioned to help us deliver on our purpose and ensure we are able to support our members and the community in the future.” Over more than three decades, Ms. Carlin has held numerous finance and accounting roles including Controller and Finance Manager at Waste Management of RI, and Accounting Manager and Assistant Controller at BankNewport. Most recently, Carlin was Controller at Coastal1 Credit Union. A double major graduate of Salve Regina College with a BS in Financial Management and Accounting, she also has a certificate of graduation from the New England School for Financial Studies. As Head of Finance and Risk, Ms. Carlin will work to ensure that the Finance, Financial Recovery, and Risk department-related procedures, policies, programs, and communications are aligned to the Credit Union's strategic goals, core values, and purpose. Ms. Carlin currently resides in Newport with her husband, avid Carlin III, and their dog, Max. Patricia Carlin, Head of Finance and Risk at People's Credit Union ABOUT PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Middletown, RI, People's Credit Union is a purpose-driven, member-owned, state-chartered, community credit union that serves as a catalyst for positive change in the community through its member engagement and community support. Known for its wide array of personal banking and business banking products & services, including personal, mortgage, and business lending, membership is open to all individuals. All deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information visit peoplescu.com. BayCoast Mortgage Joins Exciting New Program, Giving Homebuyers a Lift Up
SWANSEA, MA – Buying a home can bring a sense of joy, satisfaction, and accomplishment. But with rising prices in the local housing market combined with today’s uncertain economy, not everyone will have the opportunity to experience the excitement that comes with homeownership. This can be especially true when considering wealth differences in our South Coast community. That’s why BayCoast Mortgage (baycoastmortgage.com), a leading lender in Southern New England, is proud to announce it is participating in an exciting new program that aims to increase homeownership opportunities throughout our community, with the goal of promoting a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive home-buying environment. That new program is called Lift Up Homeownership. Initiated by FHLBank Boston, the Lift Up program provides funding to member financial institutions, including BayCoast Mortgage, to award down payment and closing cost assistance grants of up to $50,000 to people of color including Black/African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian (Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander), Hispanic, or Latino borrowers earning up to 120% of the area median income (AMI) and are first-time homebuyers. Lift Up was put in place to address barriers that many people of color face when purchasing a home, including limited savings for a down payment and the racial financial gap that exists in many area cities and towns. “As part of the BayCoast family, it is our mission to provide exceptional service and financial solutions for our community,” said Nicholas L. Christ, President and CEO of BayCoast Mortgage. “Our partnership with FHLBank Boston will help expand affordable housing opportunities in the South Coast communities we serve by offering critical down payment and closing cost assistance. We’re proud to assist our neighbors as they pursue homeownership and the American Dream.” A total of $500,000 is available through Lift Up Homeownership, which is a purchase-only program for one-to-four unit properties located in New England. Grants will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. For further details about the program and to learn if you may qualify, please call BayCoast Mortgage at 877-466-2678 or visit our website at baycoastmortgage.com. About BayCoast Mortgage BayCoast Mortgage Company, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of BayCoast Bank, serving MA, RI, CT, NH, PA, NJ, MD, VA, SC, NC, and FL, offering a wide variety of home mortgage products, including FHA, VA, Land, Construction, Conforming and Jumbo Loans. Visit baycoastmortgage.com or call 877-466-2678.Contact Us to Learn More John McMahon Senior Vice President Community Engagement 508-675-4488 [email protected] baycoastmortga Tando Composites has named Marshall Building & Remodeling Rhode Island's Premier Remodeler4/25/2024 Riverside, RI - Big news from Marshall Building & Remodeling – Tando Composites has named them Rhode Island's Premier Remodeler. This exclusive title is a nod to Marshall's amazing work and their continued dedication to excellence and craftsmanship. Being named Premier Remodeler really highlights Marshall Building & Remodeling's promise to deliver the very best to local homeowners. Over their 40+ years, they've caught the eye of the industry's biggest players, and this recognition continues to cement their reputation as Rhode Island's go-to choice for Roofing, Siding, and Window installations. Anne Marshall, Co-CEO of Marshall Building & Remodeling, shared her excitement: "We're thrilled to be named Rhode Island's Premier Remodeler by Tando Composites. It's a huge acknowledgement of our team's hard work and passion for doing top-notch work every day and on every project." With this new title under their belt, Marshall Building & Remodeling is more fired up than ever to keep raising the bar in the exterior home improvement industry. From their excellent customer service to their installation techniques and craftsmanship, they continue to demonstrate why they are a pillar in the RI community and considered a local favorite. NEWS RELEASE Disaster Field Operations Center East
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