The annual Laconia Multicultural Festival will take place Sept. 7 from 10 am-3 pm in downtown Laconia and will feature a celebration of worldwide music, arts, crafts and cuisine for the public to enjoy. We are proud to support the event as the City Hall Stage Sponsor. Bank employees will also volunteer at the event hosting a selfie station with a butterfly backdrop celebrating culture in our communities. “We are excited to feature so many participants and programs this year, including the International Flag Parade, Wonderful World of Dogs Show, live music, children’s crafts, food, exotic animals and more,” said […]
Archives for 2024
Megan Piazza Promoted to Oversee MVSB Ashland Office
We are proud to announce that Megan Piazza has been promoted to Branch & Business Development Manager to oversee the our Ashland Office. She most recently served as Branch Services Manager at the same location. “Megan’s knowledge and experience have made her a go-to banker for our local customers. She is a supportive leader and supervisor to her team and truly cares about providing exceptional service and support to her customers and in our community,” said Jill White, MVSB Regional Vice President. “We are proud to honor her hard work and dedication with this well-deserved promotion.” “I am grateful to […]
Sweepstakes Social to Raise Funds for Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction on Sept. 13
Tickets are now available for the fourth annual Sweepstakes Social fundraiser held dockside aboard the M/S Mount Washington on Weirs Beach from 5:30-7:30 pm Sept. 13. Funds raised will benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction. We are proud to support the event with a $5,000 sponsorship. “We have seen great success with the Sweepstakes Social the past few years and it’s so wonderful to see community members coming together to have fun and raise money that will support kid-focused nonprofits,” said Jennifer Beetle, Children’s Auction 2024 Community Challenge Chairperson. “We’ll be giving away $15,000 in cash prizes with matching […]
We Will Never Ask for Your Online Banking Password or Secure Access Codes – Please Don’t Share Them with Anyone
Our fraud mitigation team has learned that criminals are targeting businesses in our communities by posing as NH-based bank employees. The scammers typically reach out by phone or email and indicate that there is an issue with your accounts or payments. They may even spoof the email address and/or phone numbers to look like the communication is from your bank. As the scenario unfolds, the scammer gains your trust and asks for sensitive online banking information to help resolve the problem. Once they have access to your online banking, a scammer will work quickly – adding themselves and others as […]
MVSB Supports Sweet Maple Cafe in Conway
Sweet Maple Cafe in Conway Village offers delicious breakfast and lunch options and premium coffee all made with love. MVSB has proudly supported Sweet Maple Café since Owners, Samara and Mike Dupuis, purchased the restaurant in 2019. Prior to taking over the restaurant, the Café was operated seasonally, but has been transformed into a year-round, local favorite. Congratulations to Samara and Mike on their continued success! Go to sweetmaplecafenh.com to learn more.
MVSB Welcomes Jaime Frederes as SVP & Residential Lending Officer
New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) is pleased to welcome Jaime L. Frederes as SVP & Residential Lending Officer. Frederes is stepping in for retiring SVP & Residential Lending Officer, Mark Danahy. Frederes will be responsible for continuing to lead and oversee the development and growth of the residential lending department, and directing and managing residential lending activities aligned with the organization’s strategic plan, culture and core values. Frederes will be the residential loan visionary and strategist for the senior management team and will work with department leaders in Deposits, Commercial Lending, Operations and Trust to help manage the customer relationship […]
MVSB Supports Meredith Sculpture Walk with $5,000 Sponsorship
The 2024 Meredith Sculpture Walk, an initiative of the Greater Meredith Program (GMP), features more than 30 unique art pieces throughout the waterfront and Main Street areas of picturesque Meredith for the public to enjoy. We are proud to continue our support of the exhibition with a $5,000 sponsorship. “We encourage everyone to take a walk around Meredith to admire all the creative works of art from talented artists across the country,” said Bev Lapham, Chair of the Meredith Sculpture Walk. “The Sculpture Walk has seen tremendous success over the years and we are grateful to community partners like MVSB […]
MVSB Offices to Close Early Sept. 12 for Employee Celebration
MVSB offices will be closing early Thursday, Sept. 12 to celebrate our employees at an appreciation event. Exeter and Portsmouth offices will close at 2:30 pm and all other offices will close at 3 pm. ATMs, online, mobile, telephone banking and night deposit boxes are available 24/7. Thank you for understanding.
Construction Continues on MVSB’s New North Conway Branch Location
Construction is progressing on our new banking office at 1498 White Mountain Highway in North Conway. The Bank expects to open the location in late 2024 or early 2025. “Branch construction is on schedule and we are excited to see the building take shape,” said Marcus Weeks, MVSB President. “We have had a wonderful team of employees supporting local residents and businesses in the Mount Washington Valley for several years, and our customer and community-focused approach has been well received. We look forward to offering expanding access to the community at this convenient new location.” The new building has been designed […]
Avoiding Foreclosure Scams and Where to Find Help When You Need It
Community members have reported receiving emails indicating their mortgage is in foreclosure and they must vacate their home. They are asked to contact a “relationship manager” by phone to avoid further legal action. Upon outreach, the victim is encouraged to pay a fee and provide confidential information for hardship assistance programs to stop the sale or auction of their home. The United States Treasury reminds consumers that “real help is free” and to contact your mortgage servicer directly if you have trouble making payments. In New Hampshire, information about your mortgage is publicly available in the Registry of Deeds and […]
