Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) has purchased $25,000 in tax credits through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) in support of the Makers Mill (G.A.L.A. Makerspace) project in Wolfeboro. These funds will support the organization’s goal of being a dedicated makerspace and collaborative work space for making, learning, exploring, and sharing. Community members will be able to enter Makers Mill with an idea or goal, find tools, equipment, mentors, collaborators and a creative working environment, and leave the space with a new skill, product prototype, lead on an apprenticeship or business plan. MVSB’s support will significantly contribute to […]
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Angela Strozewski Promoted to Executive Vice President, Senior Operations Officer
Angela Strozewski has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Senior Operations Officer for New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). NHMB is a shared service organization that provides essential services to three one-hundred fifty year old mutual community banks in New Hampshire – Savings Bank of Walpole, Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) and Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) – as well as their sister organization NHTrust, a full-service trust and investment management firm. The services provided by NHMB to their sister companies include human resources, finance, information technology, compliance management, facilities management, risk management, operations and marketing. In her role, Strozewski […]
Joanne Pearce Promoted to Chief Digital Officer
Joanne Pearce will be the first Chief Digital Officer at New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). In her new role, Pearce will create and implement NHMB’s digital transformation strategies, enhancing the customer experience for sister companies Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack), Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) and NHTrust. Pearce will also ensure that the organizations are maximizing the benefits of their existing digital applications, while she also researches, designs and recommends new solutions for the future. “Joanne’s extensive background in technology combined with her expertise in risk management, make her the ideal candidate for Chief […]
Elise Cushing Expands Business Development Services in Grafton County
Elise Cushing has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Business Development Officer for MVSB. She will also be relocating from the Laconia office to the Bank’s office in downtown Plymouth on 131 Main Street. This relocation is in response to an increased need to support the quickly expanding business customer base in Grafton County. Cushing looks forward to engaging new organizations and deepening relationships with local business owners, municipalities and nonprofits. “Elise continues to bring drive and enthusiasm to our business development efforts,” said Kathleen Doeg, Vice President of Business Development at MVSB. “Through her years of experience, she has demonstrated […]
Jason Hicks Named Executive Vice President
Jason Hicks has been appointed Executive Vice President at New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB). As Executive Vice President, Hicks will be a part of the NHMB Executive Leadership Team and will also continue his roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer. In his oversight of Enterprise Risk Management, Hicks ensures that NHMB’s operating procedures for sister companies Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank, Savings Bank of Walpole and NHTrust provide for the long term security of those companies. He also champions the risk management strategy that directs operational and financial risk for the organization. As Chief […]
NHMB Welcomes Elizabeth (“Beth”) Hazen
New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) has recently welcomed Elizabeth (“Beth”) Hazen as the newest Collections Officer for the organization’s sister companies Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank and Savings Bank of Walpole. She is based out of NHMB’s operations facility on Foundry Street in Concord. “It has been wonderful to have Beth on our team,” said Kim Carter, Vice President, Loan Operations. “Her expertise, competence, leadership and mentorship experience serve as great assets for our organization. The pandemic created financial challenges for many of the households in our community. Adding Beth to the team has allowed us to […]
Amy Harpell-LeMien Leads Branch on Route 104 in Meredith
Amy Harpell-LeMien is thriving as the recently hired Branch and Business Development Manager of the Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) Route 104 office in Meredith. In this position, Harpell-LeMien stewards customer engagement, employee management and leadership for the banking team based in that office. Harpell-LeMien replaces Jessica Ruel who now leads MVSB’s Laconia office. “Amy brings a calming and grounded leadership style to the Route 104 office,” said Marcus Weeks, Senior Vice President and Retail Banking Officer. “Her knowledge and expertise empowers employees, while her sincerity and competency endears her to customers. She has excelled in this position and we’re […]
James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced
Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the James D. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to one exceptional graduating senior in each high school supporting the students of the towns and cities where MVSB has a branch. These include Gilford High School, Inter-Lakes High School, Laconia High School, Kingswood High School, Moultonborough Academy, Plymouth Regional High School, Portsmouth High School and Prospect Mountain High School. This year’s recipients include:Lydia Clapp of Center Harbor, attending St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont Myles Currier of Moultonborough, attending Full Sail University in Winter Park, […]
Pay with Peace of Mind Using Mobile Wallet – Apple Pay®, Google Pay® and Samsung Pay
As you go about your day, you’re likely taking extra precautions to keep you and those around you safe – and you’re probably more aware then ever of items you have to touch. It’s a great time to try our contactless debit card payment options: Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay® and Google Pay™. It’s simple to enroll and will give you some added peace of mind! When you add your debit card to Apple Pay®, Google Pay™ or Samsung Pay®, you’ll be assigned a virtual account number for added protection. This means your debit card number is not stored on your […]
August Mutual Benefits Special Offer: Up To 25% Cash Back on Travel
Mutual Benefits members can save even more on travel booked by August 15, 2020: earn up to 25% cash back on Cruise America, Airbnb or VRBO. In addition, Cruise America bookings will receive two $25 gift cards. Choose from Speedway or WaWa. Not ready to plan a trip? That’s ok! You can be sure that you receive the lowest price on flights, hotels, vacations, cruises and rental cars. Mutual Benefits offers the “Good as Gold” Guarantee. Mutual Benefits is a unique discount program that offers a diverse and comprehensive range of money saving benefits, provided exclusively to customers at MVSB […]
