UNITED STATES


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT


Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the


Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 31, 2009

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BANCORP RHODE ISLAND, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Rhode Island

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)


333-33182

05-0509802

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification Number)


One Turks Head Place, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
(
Address of principal executive offices)


(401) 456-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


[   ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)


[   ] Solicitation material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)


[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)


[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)







Item 8.01.      Other Events


The presentation attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is being presented by Bancorp Rhode Island, Inc. (the “Registrant”) to certain investors and potential investors on March 31, 2009.  The presentation may be viewed at the Registrant’s website at www.bankri.com under “Investor Relations—Presentations.”


Item 9.01.      Financial Statements and Exhibits


(c)      Exhibits


Exhibit No.

Exhibit

 

 

99.1

Investor Presentation.


SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


BANCORP RHODE ISLAND, INC.

 

By:

/s/ Linda H. Simmons

 

Linda H. Simmons

 

Chief Financial Officer


Date:  March 31, 2009