We are proud to support Hope on Haven Hill with a $1,500 Hope Springs Eternal Fundraising Gala sponsorship and a $10,000 tax credit purchase through the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Hope on Have Hill was awarded tax credits to help support the next construction phase of their Center for Hope and Wellness in Rochester. “MVSB has been a strong supporter and advocate of Hope on Haven Hill, and their thoughtful efforts will help us expand programming, offer childcare and develop a workforce training program once the center is complete,” said Kerry Norton, Hope on Haven Hill Executive Director. “We […]
Archives for 2024
NH Gives: Join Us in Supporting Your Favorite NH Nonprofits June 11 and 12
We are proud to serve as the Granite State Giver sponsor for this year’s NH Gives event on June 11 and 12. Hosted by the NH Center for Nonprofits, NH Gives is the state’s largest day-of-giving – bringing together hundreds of nonprofits and tens of thousands of donors to fundraise for the causes served by NH’s nonprofit sector. Over just 24 hours granite staters demonstrate their incredible generosity and caring spirit by supporting the nonprofits that give to our communities every day. NH Gives not only boosts fundraising, but also attention and awareness for the incredible services and programs made […]
Are you 1 of 560 million people impacted by the Ticketmaster® breach? Here’s what you should do
Live Nation Entertainment® is investigating a data breach at its subsidiary, global concert and event ticket provider, Ticketmaster®. The breach could impact as many as 560 million of their customers, who will now be at risk of fraud and identity theft due to a massive breach of their data systems. Hackers obtained full names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, event details, order information and payment card information, including the last four digits of the debit or credit card number and expiration date. Information stolen in largescale data breaches like this one is often sold and used by criminals to commit […]
New Mutual Benefits Perk: Don’t Just Travel – Experience!
Mutual Benefits has partnered with the leading travel experience marketplace, Viator, to offer a new perk to members. From sight-seeing to once-in-a-lifetime adventures, Viator gives travelers access to 300,000+ unique tours and experiences across the globe. As a special incentive to give it a try, Mutual Benefits members will receive 15% cash back on Viator bookings made between June 1st and August 31st! Members must access Viator from the Mutual Benefits app or website to qualify for 15% cash back. Reward will be processed and sent by check when final payment is made. Please allow up to 30 days from […]
Dan Osetek Promoted to Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Lending Officer for MVSB
We are proud to announce the promotion of Dan Osetek to Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Lending Officer. In this role, Osetek will oversee MVSB’s commercial lending team and programs. In addition, he will continue his role as Senior Vice President working with the Bank leadership to develop and implement bank strategy. Dan has most recently served as the Bank’s Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader and, for over a decade he has traveled throughout the Mount Washington Valley and greater Lakes Region communities supporting local businesses with their financing needs. He will follow in the footsteps of John Swedberg, […]
MVSB Gilford Office to Host 25th Anniversary Celebration June 21
This year marks the 25th anniversary of MVSB serving the Gilford community at its office at 1383 Lake Shore Road. To say ‘thank you,’ the Bank is inviting local community members to stop by throughout the day June 21 for treats, prizes and a meet-and-greet with the Gilford team. “As we get ready to celebrate 25 years in Gilford, we are reminded of the incredible support and loyalty of the local community and how our success has been so tied to the trust and collaboration we have shared over the years,” said Marcus Weeks, MVSB President. “We are grateful for the […]
Huot Students Build ‘Tiny Homes’ with Financing Support from MVSB
Since 2017, the students of the Huot Technical Center in Laconia have partnered with the Lakes Region Builders and Remodelers Association to build a tiny home from ground up each year. The homes average 400 square feet in size and feature most of the expected utilities and features one would find in a larger home. Students are involved in every aspect of the process – from learning to read the floor plans to installing finishing touches like lighting and appliances. All construction is done at the Huot, where students are supplied with all the tools and materials needed, some of […]
Be Aware of Online Rental Scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about online rental scams to those looking for a place to live or vacation. Finding an apartment or house that is affordable and available to rent can often be a challenge. Scammers take advantage of this by creating fake online rental listings and posing as the landlord or rental company. To add legitimacy, they may copy information and photos from existing rental listings or use an appealing property address that is not actually for rent. To avoid this scam:Be skeptical of unusually low rent – scammers may use a price that […]
Don’t ‘Invest’ in a Scam
The MVSB Fraud Team has reported an increase in fraudulent investment opportunities aimed at local community members. In this scheme, scammers often target individuals through unsolicited emails, social media messages, phone calls, or they may even create online ads or posts on online forums. They will make false promises of high returns and low risk. Watch out for these red flags:Someone claiming to be an investment coach or financial planner that specializes in crypto currency. A solicitor offering a once-in-a-lifetime deal on the purchase of precious metals, including gold, silver or rare coins. They give few details to their secret […]
Did someone pressure you to send them money at a Bitcoin ATM? It’s a scam.
Consider this: You get a call from someone claiming to be with the federal government. They inform you that your bank account has been compromised and you are about to lose all your money if you don’t move it quickly. They are very convincing and, in a panic, you take out your savings in cash. The caller gives you an address nearby that hosts a Bitcoin ATM. They insist that sending the money to them will ensure it is kept safe in a government cryptocurrency account. You enter the code you received into the Bitcoin ATM and insert the […]
