Serving the Small Businesses that Serve Our Community

Jose & Sons owner, Phil Simas on a worksite
Marissa Scott
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Spotlight: Jose & Sons Landscaping

What started as a side job with a lawnmower has grown into a thriving South Coast business - built on dedication, hard work, and a commitment to quality.

Canaan Fuel and C's Market Milford, MA location
Marissa Scott
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Spotlight: Canaan Fuels

Canaan Fuels started as a single gas station in Taunton and has grown to 8 locations across Southern Massachusetts, offering gas and a comprehensive convenience store selection.

 

Marissa Scott
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Spotlight: Somerset Glass Company, Inc.

Somerset Glass is a thriving second-generation family business established in 1975. From residential projects to large-scale commercial work they've built a legacy in the Somerset community. 

Jordan Silva, President of Regal Floor Covering
Marissa Scott
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Spotlight: Regal Floor Covering

In 1981, Paul Silva saw an opportunity that would shape his family’s future. Decades later, his son Jordan carries the legacy forward with the same hard work & dedication his father instilled in him.

woman shopping at small retailer
Marissa Scott
Local Business Spotlights

4 Reasons to Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

When you make purchases at local MA and RI retailers, you help support community businesses and the local economy. And what better time to visit local businesses than Small Business Saturday!

Kylee Salva, owner of Couture Kreations
Marissa Scott
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Spotlight: Couture Kreations

Kylee Salva was gifted a Cricut machine in 2019 from a friend who wasn’t getting much use out of it. She saw the potential income her craft could provide & was inspired to create Couture Kreations.

Elicia & Matt Brum
Marissa Scott
Local Business Spotlights

Business Spotlight: Brum’s Ultimate Repair

Brum’s Ultimate Repair in Dartmouth has a customer-focused approach that stems from their all-hands-on-deck family business model.

EforAll Rhode Island 2023 Winter Accelerator alumni Thrive Tribe Cafe
BankFive
Local Business Spotlights

Community Partner Spotlight: Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll)

On this National Small Business Week, we salute our community partner Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll).

Ivis Espinoza, Bristol County Commercial Cleaning logo
Marissa Scott
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Spotlight: Bristol County Commercial Cleaning

Ivis Espinoza dreamed of branching out on her own in the commercial cleaning industry. Nine years later, Ivis is the proud owner of BCCC.

Hand & Halo floral preservation block
Marissa Scott
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Spotlight: Hand & Halo

Caitlin Cabral, owner of Hand & Halo, says she didn’t set out to start her own business. Four years later, Caitlin's products have evolved into resin preservation. 

Deirdre Jannerelli
Local Business Spotlights

Abundant Beauty by Design: A COVID-19 Success Story

COVID-19 could have proved disastrous for local business Abundant Beauty by Design, but with some fast thinking they've been able to successfully navigate the pandemic.

Mallard Printing Owners Jeff Marques and Bob Lunquest Wearing Some of Their Disposable COVID-19 Masks
Deirdre Jannerelli
Local Business Spotlights

Mallard Printing: A COVID-19 Success Story

COVID-19 has been hard on local businesses. But with some quick-thinking, Mallard Printing has been able to successfully pivot its business & help the community as well!

Don Giumetti, Owner of Shepard Group, Inc standing next to one of his company's trucks
BankFive
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Profile - 53 Hours of Plowing Snow Redefines a "Long Workday"

Don Giumetti is a strong manager and operator who has worked hard to turn Shepard Group, Inc. into a thriving business. And BankFive is proud to celebrate him!

Deirdre Jannerelli
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Profile - An Authentic Portuguese Café in the Heart of Fall River

Sara and Antonio Rodrigues have worked hard to turn Barcelos Bakery into a thriving business. And BankFive is proud to celebrate them!

Carlos Ferreira
Deirdre Jannerelli
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Profile | SouthCoast Domino's Goes High-Tech

Carlos Ferreira has worked hard to grow his local Domino’s business here in the SouthCoast, and we at BankFive are proud to celebrate his success!