Outstanding Women
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Nereida Braasch
First Vice President , Eastern CT / RI
Regional Financial Center Manager
Berkshire Bank
Berkshire Bank brings more than 175 years of strength , stability and industry-leading financial expertise to customers in New England and New York . We provide a full suite of tailored banking solutions in consumer lending , retail banking , commercial banking , private banking and wealth management .
As we celebrate Women ’ s History Month , we are proud to recognize leaders like Berkshire Bank ’ s First Vice President , Eastern CT / RI Regional Financial Center Manager , Nereida Braasch . She assists with collaborative efforts in the local community , servicing clients in the region and helping as a volunteer at the YMCA in RI . Nereida is also an advocate for programs like Berkshire ’ s Center for Women , Wellness and Wealth that assist women with the education , tools and solutions key to achieving long-term financial wellness .
803 Main St . Willimantic , CT 06226 berkshirebank . com , 860-465-8620
Berkshire was recognized with a 5-star rating as one of America ’ s best Regional Banks for 2024 by Newsweek magazine .
Member FDIC . Equal Housing Lender . Berkshire Bank is a Massachusetts chartered bank .
Cassie Collinson
Owner
Cassie ' s Cans Portable Restroom Service
As construction continues to boom in RI , so do the rentals of Cassie ’ s distinguished lime green port-a-potties , all over job sites in Little Rhody . A business endeavor that was created on the back of a placemat at a diner in 2014 , Cassie took a funny business idea at 21 years old to start a portable restroom rental company .
Since opening , Cassie ’ s Cans has grown to over 650 restroom units , a fleet of service trucks and a customer base spanning the entire state of RI . These lime green toilets can be spotted on large commercial job sites , or at a backyard wedding .
The business is expanding in 2024 with the newest addition of restroom trailers . These trailers will cater to outdoor weddings , private venues and renters seeking a new level of luxury bathrooms . Whether you ' re building your first home or planning your dream wedding , Cassie ’ s Cans is proud to answer .
401-932-4470
cassiescans @ gmail . com
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