Washington Trust provides financing for D'Ambra acquisition
Washington Trust's commercial lending group provided financing to Rhode Island Ready Mix, LLC/Richmond Sand & Stone, LLC, to acquire the assets of the former Richmond Sand & Gravel and Richmond Ready Mix operations, which include 241 acres of real estate plus the inventory, rolling stock, machinery & equipment, and trade names.
Rhode Island Ready Mix and Richmond Sand & Stone are owned by Michael D'Ambra, president of D'Ambra Construction.
"It's a pleasure to work with Mr. D'Ambra again," said Joseph MarcAurele, Washington Trust president and chief operating officer. "We wish him much success with his new companies."
Providence, RI Shawmut Design and Construction celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking for the 195 District Park Pavilion, marking the start of construction on a facility that will feature year-round dining and support space for park operations. In addition to the 3,500 s/f building, the project will include infrastructure upgrades