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During March, Mutual Benefits members can save 20% on grocery store gift cards* while supplies last! With rising costs, it’s a great time to check out all of the amazing grocery savings from Mutual Benefits, including: gift card discounts, discounted membership at wholesale stores, coupon club membership and more. Visit mymutualbenefits.com or the Mutual Benefits mobile app to take advantage of this limited time offer and explore all the other ways to save. 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! *Limit $100 total purchase […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We are proud to support the Business Alliance for People of Color (BAPOC-NH) with the purchase of $5,000 in tax credits. The organization was awarded these tax credits from the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) to continue to develop capacity, momentum and sustainability for New Hampshire’s minority-owned businesses. “We are thankful to MVSB for its support,” said Will Arvelo, Chair for BAPOC-NH Board of Directors. “We are proud to be the only state-wide organization whose main mission is to advocate for and create community for BAPOC businesses in New Hampshire. These funds will help us promote these efforts on social […]

We proudly collected and donated 1,860 mittens, hats, gloves and scarves during the 2023 MVSB annual Mitten Tree Drive. In addition, we presented a $2 donation match for each item collected for a total of $3,270 split between 10 local nonprofits addressing food insufficiency issues for local children. MVSB has held its annual Mitten Tree Drive each winter since 1979. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Bank collects cold-weather item donations at every MVSB branch location. Employees display them on their “Mitten Tree” and then distribute the items to local schools, daycares and other organizations that support families in need throughout […]