18 Worcester Business Journal | February 23, 2026 | wbjournal.com
2026 Business Leader of the Year Award
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S S E A N R O S E , P R E S I D E N T
& C E O , T H R I V E S U P P O R T & A D V O C A C Y !
Thrive Support & Advocacy | Marlborough and Worcester | 508-485-4227 | www.icanthrive.org | info@icanthrive.org
Member FDIC
To learn more, contact:
Peter Staiti
SVP, Commercial Lending Center Manager
100 Front Street, Worcester, MA
508.769.5725
Peter.Staiti@RocklandTrust.com
All loans and lines of credit are subject to credit approval and standard underwriting, which may require
collateral and personal guaranties. Other terms and conditions may apply. Inquire with a Banker
to learn more.
Supporting local businesses.
Building lasting relationships.
$3,825,000
Owner-Occupied Real Estate
Acquisition
SBA 504 Loan
Sterling, MA
$8,622,000
Hotel Acquisition
SBA 504 Loan
North Smithfield, RI
$3,904,500
Single Family Home Development
Land Acquisition, Development
& Construction Financing
Southborough, MA
$920,000
Equipment Financing
Boylston, MA
Precious
Ansah-Opoku
BLACK
HISTORY
MONTH
C E L E B R A T I N G
LEADERSHIP
C E L E B R A T I N G
Shauree
Allotey
Josh
Brown
Tanaha
Bailey
Honoring our many leaders whose
commitment, passion, and dedication
embody Black Excellence in all they do
for our Club and the kids we serve.
