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Brett M. Johnson was honored as the 2025 Person of the Year by The Pawtucket Foundation, recognizing his outstanding leadership, civic engagement, and lasting contributions to the community. Watch the full feature celebrating this well-deserved recognition.
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PAWTUCKET − The next phase of the Tidewater Landing development on the Seekonk River just south of downtown, anchored by Centreville Bank Stadium, will include more than 600 units of market-rate and affordable housing, commercial space and public amenities including a riverwalk and pedestrian bridge, the project’s developers announced Thursday, April 17. Read More
April 9 – Rhode Island FC, who debuted in the US’s second tier USL Championship in 2024, will open their second season in their new stadium with a new corporate partner, Centreville Bank, who have bought the stadium naming rights. Read More.
PAWTUCKET − As demolition crews began tearing down 83-year-old McCoy Stadium last month, workers were putting the finishing touches on Centreville Bank Stadium, more than a symbolic passing of the baton from the historic baseball park to a state-of-the-art soccer pitch. Read More.
PAWTUCKET – Soccer scarves rose into the air from some attendees during Tuesday’s celebratory announcement that West Warwick-based Centreville Bank will emblazon its name on Rhode Island FC’s new 10,500-seat stadium along the Seekonk River. Read More.
PAWTUCKET – Four years ago, when some doubt existed if professional soccer could thrive in Rhode Island, Centreville Bank Chairman, CEO and President Harold M. Horvat sensed Rhode Island FC was a first-class operation right from the start. Read More.
Skyscrapers once announced a city’s arrival. Today, that role belongs to stadiums. From Los Angeles to London, and now Pawtucket, Rhode Island, arenas are no longer just homes for sport. They are the modern symbols of ambition, investment, and civic pride. These venues have evolved into multi-dimensional platforms: part real estate, part media engine, part […]
Benevolent Capital Insights: A Journey of Passion and Disruption
Hello fellow investors and growth-stage business enthusiasts, here are some incredible insights from the latest episode of our podcast, featuring Grant Johnson, co-founder of Benevolent Capital. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone interested in venture capital, private equity, and disruptive investments. Here are the key takeaways…
Brett has invested in Arizona FC (Now branded as Phoenix Rising), Rhode Island FC of which he is involved in the day to day running and most recently Ipswich Town FC, in spectacular fashion taking them from League 1, to consecutive promotions all the way to the Premier League…
“𝙄𝙛 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙄 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥, 𝙞𝙩’𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.”
This quote is just one of the key hooks in our new podcast episode with Brett M. Johnson, a seasoned football owner and investor.
How Family Offices and Private Equity Are Winning Big in Pro Soccer and Health Tech
I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of our podcast, featuring an inspiring conversation with Brett Johnson, the CEO of Benevolent Capital. Brett’s journey from running a computer accessory company to co-founding a diverse family office is nothing short of remarkable. Here are some key takeaways and intriguing insights from our discussion that you won’t want to miss…
Ipswich Town has been one of the more successful transatlantic football investments of recent years, making the Premier League before being relegated and revitalizing its commercial and fan-engagement strategy. ORG, led by co-founder Ed Schwartz, served as majority shareholder since the 2021 takeover, acting on behalf of PSPRS and providing financial oversight during the club’s […]
The Arizona state pension fund that bought Ipswich Town in 2021 has sold a large chunk of its shares in the Suffolk-based club in a deal that values them at more than £350million ($446.9m), a record for a Championship team. Read more.
Brett Johnson breaks down Rhode Island FC’s role in the USL’s Division One plans and why fan culture, stadium investment and player development are crucial to challenging the MLS. Read more.
Ipswich Town Football Club can today announce changes to its ownership structure. Read more.
A wave of small and midsize cities are betting on stadiums anchoring mixed-use development as engines of growth. But those ambitions often fade once the games start. Read more.
PAWTUCKET – The success of the city’s new professional soccer team in drawing fans during its inaugural season on the city’s waterfront is playing a key role in helping save millions of dollars on the project. Read more.