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The Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) is a longtime staple in the Seacoast community, providing high-quality music and visual arts education programs. PMAC is fundraising to renovate the historic South Meeting House in Portsmouth as a second facility dedicated to visual arts. MVSB is proud to purchase $5,000 in tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support their efforts. “We are so thrilled to be embarking on this project, which will grow our visual arts community programs, enabling us to welcome more participants and expand our already impressive teaching artist roster,” said Russ Grazier, PMAC CEO. […]

We are proud to celebrate President Marcus Weeks for 30 years of dedicated service. Born and raised in the Lakes Region, Marcus began his banking career in 1995 as a student teller at MVSB’s Center Harbor Office. Over the past three decades, he has grown alongside the Bank — gaining experience across nearly every area of the organization and developing a deep appreciation for the vital role mutual banks play in supporting the people, businesses, and communities they serve. After beginning as a student teller, he was promoted to Mortgage Loan Officer in 2003, transitioned to Business Development Officer in […]

Gather is leveraging tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to renovate the nonprofit’s new 18,000 square-foot space in Portsmouth. The organization provides nutritious food and prepared meals to those experiencing hunger on the New Hampshire Seacoast up to Maine, and the new space will increase their service capacity with an expanded warehouse, pantry, dining space and more. MVSB was proud to purchase $25,000 in tax credits to support their efforts. “We are so excited to be in the new facility, which will allow us to increase the number of people we serve, as well as to offer […]

Mutual Benefits is kicking off the season with three days of flash sales exclusively for members – just in time for holiday gifting! Mark your calendars for the following limited-time deals:Monday, December 1 – 20% off $25 Amazon eGift cards* Wednesday, December 3 – 25% off $25 Walmart eGift cards* Friday, December 5 – 30% off a festive stocking stuffer bundle** from Dunkin’ Donuts, Sephora, and Target All flash sales begin at 12:00 PM EST and are available while supplies last. 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! […]

MVSB welcomes community members to take part in their annual Mitten Tree Drive. The Bank will be collecting donations of new, handmade or store-bought cold-weather accessories at all MVSB offices now through New Year’s Eve. A full list of locations and hours is available at mvsb.com/locations. All items donated will be distributed to local schools and nonprofits to help keep neighbors warm this winter. In addition, for every item donated, the Bank will contribute $2 to local organizations working to combat childhood food insecurity. “For more than four decades, the Mitten Tree Drive has brought our communities together in the […]

We are proud to support the Loon Preservation Committee in celebration of its 50th anniversary with a $5,000 donation to further the organization’s mission of protecting and restoring New Hampshire’s loon population. “For fifty years, the Loon Preservation Committee has been a leader in wildlife conservation and environmental education in New Hampshire,” said Marcus Weeks, MVSB President. “Their work not only protects an important and beloved species, but also helps preserve the health of our lakes and ecosystems. We’re honored to support their efforts and celebrate this remarkable milestone with them.” “MVSB’s generous support helps us continue our mission to […]

Recent legislative changes will make Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) accessible to millions more Americans. These changes, highlighted in in the ABA Banking Journal, will expand eligibility for HSAs to consumers with bronze and catastrophic Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans beginning January 1, 2026. What’s Changing with HSA Eligibility Currently, only individuals enrolled in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) can open and contribute to an HSA. The proposed expansion would allow more people—including those with other types of insurance coverage—to qualify. This means that individuals who were previously excluded, such as some Medicare participants or employees with flexible health coverage, could soon […]

MVSB recently marked the first anniversary of its North Conway office at 1468 White Mountain Highway. In recognition of this milestone and to express appreciation for the community’s warm welcome, the team selected the Eastern Slope Aviation Academy to receive a special donation supporting its mission to educate and inspire local youth about careers in aviation. “In just one year, we are so proud to have grown to become a trusted partner to the North Conway community – connecting with local residents, businesses and organizations while providing banking services rooted in care and integrity,” said Jessica Ruel, AVP Branch & […]

For Nicole Ames, giving back to those who have served our country is both a personal passion and a heartfelt mission. As a proud mother of a daughter who served in the military, Nicole understands the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. She’s dedicated to showing her gratitude through action. Nicole, Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS# 2370119, joined MVSB in 2022 and works out of the Bank’s Rochester office. In addition to helping individuals and families achieve their homeownership goals, she devotes her time to volunteering with Vouchers for Veterans, a Rochester-based nonprofit that provides grocery vouchers to local veterans […]