Westerly, Rhode Island... Washington Trust will serve as presenting sponsor for the Providence College vs. University of Rhode Island basketball rivalry at the Ryan Center on December 23rd. As part of its “I Luv RI” campaign, the Bank is giving fans two ways to win tickets to the sold-out game.
"Washington Trust’s “I Luv RI” campaign celebrates all that’s great about the Ocean State, and the PC vs URI basketball game has been part of Rhode Island sports for more than 90 years,” said Joseph J. MarcAurele, Washington Trust Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We’re proud to be part of this great tradition and offer our neighbors a chance to win tickets to this sold-out game.”
Fans are invited to enter a raffle for a chance to win a four-pack of mezzanine tickets to the game, including a special pre-game pizza party at the Ryan Center, through the “I Luv RI” website at www.ILuvRI.com and clicking on the “I Luv RI” contests link. Washington Trust is also making 4 courtside seats available as part of its “Super Fan” photo contest. Fans can demonstrate their school spirit by submitting a fun fan photo by visiting www.ILuvRI.com and clicking on the link for the Fan Photo Contest. All winners will be announced on Monday, December 12th and notified by email. For more information about the contests, or to get involved with the “I Luv RI” campaign, please email marketing@washtrust.com.
The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a $2.9 billion corporation headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and is the largest independent bank headquartered in Rhode Island. A state-chartered bank, Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including personal banking, commercial and small business banking, as well as wealth management and trust services through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Washington Trust has 17 branches throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut. The Corporation’s common stock trades on The NASDAQ Global Select® Stock Market under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.