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Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce recognizes People’s Credit Union for Excellence in Business

Wins 2025 Award in Big Business category

MIDDLETOWN, RI (April 11, 2025) |

People’s Credit Union (PCU) has been presented with the 2025 Excellence in Business Award by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce (GNCC). Recognized in the Big Business (50+ employees) category, the award honors PCU’s outstanding business achievement in the Greater Newport region, with criteria based on demonstrating business excellence, customer service, revenue and personnel growth, sustainable business practices, and new product and service offerings.

“We are honored to be recognized by the Greater Newport Chamber for our commitment to excellence and community impact. We also want to express our admiration for the other outstanding businesses that were nominated,” said Sean Daly, Head of People’s Credit Union. “At the heart of our organization is a commitment to bring positive change to the community. This award is a meaningful reflection of the ongoing efforts by the entire People’s team to deliver on that commitment.”

Award nominations and applications were reviewed by a volunteer committee comprised of representatives from the GNCC’s Board of Directors. This year, there were over forty nominations, and three finalists were invited to apply in each of six categories: Woman and Minority Owned, Micro (fewer than 5 employees), Small Business (5 to 49 Employees), Big Business (50 or more employees), Non-Profit, and Emerging Leaders.

Edward T. Lopes, Jr., Vice Chairman of People’s Credit Union Board of Directors (far left), and Sean Daly, Head of People’s Credit Union (far right) are pictured with members of their team accepting the Excellence in Business Award from the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce.

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