After nearly two decades as an Emmy-winning Broadcast Journalist, Rosemary Connors made a bold and unexpected career shift: trading the newsroom for the construction industry.
Today, as founder and owner of Rosette Specialty Trades, she is leading a rapidly growing business that is making its mark across the region.
Connors’ transition was fueled by both inspiration and opportunity. Coming from a family of trailblazing women and drawing on years of behind-the-scenes experience supporting her husband’s construction-related business, she saw potential in an unexpected place.
When introduced to a seasoned team of scaffolding professionals seeking a new home for their expertise, she recognized the chance to build something meaningful — and seized it.
Launched in January 2025, Rosette Specialty Trades quickly gained momentum. Within its first year, the company secured and completed projects for major institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, among others.
Based in Media, the company now operates across four states, supported by a growing union labor force and office team.
As demand accelerated, Connors identified the need for financial support to sustain that growth, and she turned to Meridian Bank, where she worked closely with the commercial lending team to secure a working capital line of credit.
This financing enabled her company to take on larger projects while managing the natural cash flow gaps between project completion and payment.
“Meridian believed in my business from the start,” said Connors. “Their support gave me the runway I needed to take on bigger projects with confidence. Their team is incredibly responsive and easy to reach, making every step of the process seamless.”
As Rosette Specialty Trades continues to expand, Meridian Bank remains a trusted partner, providing not only flexible financing but also hands-on guidance. Together, they are supporting the growth of a business rooted in determination, vision, and a commitment to excellence.
Connors’ journey is a testament to the power of reinvention and to what’s possible when experience, opportunity, and the right partnerships come together.
Learn more at Meridian Bank. Headquartered in Malvern, Meridian focuses on customer growth and building the economics of the markets it serves. Meridian specializes in business and industrial lending, retail and commercial real estate lending, along with a broad menu of high-yielding depository products.
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