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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Local watercolor artist Dr. Marc Bard will once again be hosting the ‘Paintings for a Purpose’ Art Show this summer with all of the proceeds from the sale of artwork going to local nonprofit organizations. Dr. Bard will be joined by colleague, Dr. John Ingard, whose wildlife photography will also be included in the 2024 show. In March, the duo accepted submissions from local nonprofits interested in receiving proceeds from the fundraiser. They, and a committee of community members, met to review the submissions and are pleased to announce the following beneficiaries:Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire, an […]

We are proud to support the Laconia School District with a $10,000 donation that will help to replace and upgrade playground equipment at Woodland Heights Elementary, Elm Street School and Pleasant Street School in Laconia this summer. “There are a lot of older pieces of equipment at the schools that we determined were in need of replacement or refurbishment, so we began a public/private fundraising campaign that has seen great community support so far,” said Steve Tucker, Laconia School District Superintendent. “We are grateful to MVSB, who has proudly shown their support for the school district’s local athletic programs, school […]

MVSB will host two complimentary in-person presentations on “Protecting Your Business from Current Local Fraud Trends” from 3-4:30 pm June 5 and 9-10:30 am June 18 at the Holderness Town Hall, 1089 US Route 3 in Holderness. Local business owners and employees are invited to either one of the presentations to learn about current fraud trends and tips to avoid becoming a victim of scammers. Speakers include Erik DiFilippe, Holderness Police Chief, Katrina Randlett, New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp Fraud Management Officer, and Jill White, MVSB Regional Vice President. “Caring for local businesses is at the heart of who we are […]

Gifting or shopping with discounted gift cards is one of the simplest ways to maximize Mutual Benefits membership savings – and now members can take advantage of increased gift card discounts, up to 25% off!1 Purchase mailed gift cards or instant delivery eGift cards online at mymutualbenefits.com or on the Mutual Benefits app and your discount is automatically applied. Choose from a wide selection of favorite national restaurants, retailers and gas stations. 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! 1Discounts vary. Please see the […]

We are excited to announce that Marcus Weeks, MVSB President, has been named Business Leader of the Year by Business NH Magazine. He was honored with the award during the 2024 Business of the Year Awards Luncheon on May 23 in Manchester. Each year, Business NH Magazine and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives accept public nominations for exceptional New Hampshire businesses, nonprofits and business leaders for their Business of the Year Awards. Winners are chosen by a Panel of Excellence comprised of executives from the prior year’s winning companies and selected based on their industry leadership, letters […]

The Child Advocacy Center of Rockingham County has named Angela Salb a Champion for Children at the nonprofit’s annual award breakfast April 12 in Rye. Angela, who also serves as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer for MVSB, volunteers on the Board of Directors for the organization. The Champion for Children award is presented in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month in April and awardees demonstrate a dedication to the Child Advocacy Center’s mission to provide a safe environment to ensure the safety, health and well-being of abused children. “Angela goes above and beyond to support her community and is truly […]