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Dr. Marc Bard will once again be hosting the ‘Paintings for a Purpose’ art show this summer with 100 percent of profits from the sale of his watercolor art going to local charity. Nonprofits interested in being considered as a beneficiary of the art show are invited to complete a brief survey at surveymonkey.com/r/PaintingForAPurpose2024 on or before Friday, March 29. Beneficiaries will be selected by a committee of community members. The ‘Paintings for a Purpose’ art show will feature Dr. Bard’s watercolor paintings of local sights and scenes. In addition, this year Dr. Bard is joined by Dr. John Ingard, […]

We are proud to announce the promotion of Sara Custance to Assistant Vice President, Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager. In this role, Sara manages a portfolio of business lending relationships for the Bank and supports the underwriting and financial analysis of new commercial loans. “Sara has been a valuable member of the commercial lending team for nearly a decade as a credit analyst and portfolio manager,” said Robert Davis, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Team Leader. “Her knowledge and experience have enhanced our relationship-focused business lending approach and I am thrilled to recognize her contributions and talent with this well-deserved promotion.” […]

Construction on MVSB’s newest full-service banking office at 2 Meeting Place Drive in Exeter is on track with a tentative completion date of July 2024. The branch will be the Bank’s third in the seacoast area, joining locations in Portsmouth and Rochester, and 14th location across the greater lakes and seacoast regions of New Hampshire. “Like Exeter, MVSB has deep roots in New Hampshire. The Bank has grown and advanced while honoring that history – artfully marrying the latest banking tools and services with the highest quality human touch that has been our hallmark,” said Marcus Weeks, MVSB President. “The […]

Jim Carrigan, MVSB Regional Vice President, will oversee the MVSB Exeter branch location currently under construction at 2 Meeting Place Drive. The new full service banking center expects to open in July 2024. In this role, Jim will work closely with this new branch team to build on existing relationships as well as to identify and develop new opportunities in the community. “MVSB truly cares about its employees, its customers and about being responsible and involved community members. We are so excited to be opening soon in Exeter and can already sense an alignment in our values in this dynamic […]

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 […]