John Swedberg, Senior Vice President and Senior Commercial Loan Officer, will retire from MVSB in May after 25 years of dedicated service to the Bank, local businesses and the community. John joined MVSB as a Commercial Loan Officer in 1999 with extensive experience in commercial lending and community banking. He was quickly promoted to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer in 2000 and to Senior Vice President in 2014, managing the Bank’s commercial lending strategy and team. Following the retirement of his longtime colleague, Bob Sargeant, John was promoted to senior staff in 2017 both as a part of the strategy team […]
Archives for 2024
Beware of Fake Calls and Texts from the Bank
Local residents are receiving calls, emails and text messages from fraudsters posing as bank employees asking for online banking, account and debit card information or to verify fake charges. If you are contacted asking for information about your MVSB accounts, please do not respond and call us directly for assistance. Communications from fraudsters can be convincing and they may even “spoof” the caller ID to appear as though the call is from a local bank number. Be wary of communication you aren’t expecting and remember, we will not ask for sensitive information via phone, email or text unless you have […]
Boss Asking for Gift Cards Over Text Message? It’s a Scam.
Consider this scenario You receive the following text message from your supervisor: “This is Mike, I am in an important meeting right now and need a favor. Would you mind running to a nearby store to grab 5 $100 gift cards for a retirement party tonight? I forgot to go earlier and don’t have time. Send me a photo of the claim code on the back to save time. Thanks.” It may seem like a simple request, but it is actually an impersonation scam. Fraudsters use a sense of trust and urgency to trick employees into sending funds via gift […]
Veterinary Urgent Care Clinic Opens Its Doors with Financing from MVSB
Before she even attended college, Dr. Amanda Flagg knew it was her dream to one day open her own veterinary clinic. That dream became a reality in January when she opened Veterinary Urgent Care of New Hampshire in West Ossipee. At the clinic, Dr. Flagg and her Practice Manager & Head Technician, Megan Witt, work closely together to provide compassionate urgent care and emergency services for cats, dogs and other animals. Dr. Flagg partnered with Megan Ryder, MVSB Vice President Commercial Loan Officer, to find the right business financing option to fit her needs. She also received guidance and financing […]
Mutual Benefits Leap Year Hotel Savings
Throughout the month of February, Mutual Benefits members can earn $29 cash back for hotel bookings. This is in addition to their standard 5% cash back and guaranteed lowest available pricing. Use the new AI search bar for hotels on the Mutual Benefits app and website to find the right hotel and plan your ultimate getaway. Visit mymutualbenefits.com or the Mutual Benefits mobile app to take advantage of this limited time offer. Not yet a member? Learn more about our exclusive savings and identity theft coverage program at mvsb.com/mutual-benefits or contact us to sign up! *$29 Promotional Cash Back is […]
Susannah Perron Promoted to Oversee MVSB Meredith Route 104 Office
We are excited to announce that Susannah Perron has been promoted to Branch & Business Development Manager to oversee the Meredith Branch Office at 71 NH Route 104. She most recently served as the Branch Services Supervisor at the Meredith Main Office. “We are excited to have Susannah lead the Meredith Route 104 office,” said Cathy Sleeper, MVSB Regional Vice President. “This promotion reflects her hard work and dedication, and her customer service and leadership skills will prove valuable in maintaining the level of care and trust that is expected from us in the Meredith community. We look forward to […]
Watch for Scammers During Tax Season
It’s tax season and the Federal Trade Commission urges all consumers and businesses to keep an eye out for scammers impersonating the IRS. Scammers send out fake text messages and emails regarding tax rebates or benefits in an attempt to get you to click on a malicious link or attachment. While the messages may look legitimate, it is best to never click on links or attachments in unexpected texts. You could be opening yourself up to identity theft or malware. Remember, the IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. […]
Ethan Layfield Promoted to Business Development Administrative Assistant at MVSB
Ethan Layfield was recently promoted to Business Development Administrative Assistant at MVSB, and plays a crucial role in supporting the business team’s efforts of maintaining high-quality customer service and care. In this position, Ethan assists business customers with account requests, cash management services and reporting. “Ethan joined MVSB in 2022 as a Universal Banker and did a wonderful job serving the retail customers in our Portsmouth branch office,” said Julie Clement, Vice President of Business Development & Small Business Lender. “We are thrilled to bring his exceptional service skills and knowledge to the business team and we are confident our […]
MVSB’s Jim Carrigan Honored with Emerging Leader Award
The American Bankers Association (ABA) recently named James “Jim” Carrigan, MVSB Regional Vice President, an Emerging Leader during their awards ceremony in Nashville. Jim was one of only twelve bank leaders chosen from across the country for this prestigious recognition. The ABA Emerging Leader Awards identify and recognize the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to the industry and their communities. Those awarded demonstrate that they are driven to strengthen both their bank and their community by developing new skills to grow as leaders and inspire others. “When Jim joined […]
Local Nonprofits Collaborate to Serve More Than 1,000 Strafford County Families for Thanksgiving
More than 1,000 families were welcomed by a nearly 70 volunteers ready to distribute holiday meal essentials the Saturday before Thanksgiving at the SHARE Fund location in Rochester. From 9 am to noon, community members made their way through a line to pick up everything from canned corn and stuffing to frozen turkeys to prepare a home-cooked meal. Four Strafford County nonprofits – Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, The Salvation Army of Rochester, SHARE Fund and Grace Community Church – partnered together to host this inaugural event. In the months ahead of the event, the organizations held a number […]
