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I wanted to share the link below of the NYSE closing bell ceremony I participated in on January 17, 2018 with the CEO, senior executives and Board of Directors for Provident Bank acknowledging the 15th anniversary of Provident Bank’s listing on the exchange.  I enjoy serving on the board of this 179 year old financial

The Forbes list of “Best Recruiting Firms of 2017” is out and Battalia Winston is, once again, prominently featured.  So what sets these firms apart and what makes them worthy of this recognition? All of the recruiting firms named share certain qualities and attributes that make them best in class. Check out their websites and

Succession planning has always been an important discussion topic for every thoughtful or “planful” retail company. However, with the paradigm shift taking place in the industry, the importance of the process and of making it more than talk has become critical for several reasons. Not only is the current generation of retail leadership retiring in

Bruce Walton, Boston Partner and Co-Head of the Family Business Practice, has contributed two short articles to the FFI Practitioner. The first article, published 4/19, deals with the issue of “Fit, ” addressing the concepts of core family values, alignment and stewardship as well as clarifying issues of whether or not a candidate actually has

The lack of diversity at the highest levels of the country’s corporations has been a consistent topic of debate, thanks in part to a number of high-profile stories focused on the technology industry as well the results of the recent mid-term elections. If there has been less focus on the nonprofit and foundation sectors, it