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MVSB recently purchased $5,000 in tax credits through the Community Development Investment Program (CDIP) in support of the WOW Trail in Laconia. In addition to this contribution, the Bank also served as a Festival sponsor for the Trail’s recent “WOW Fest” fundraiser and several MVSB employees participated in the festival’s events. “We are so thankful for this generous contribution from MVSB,” said Gretchen Gandini, Executive Director for the WOW Trail.  “Tax credits are an important part of our fundraising efforts and make it possible for us to continue to expand and maintain this important recreational resource for the Lakes Region.” Contributions […]

For people considering the purchase of their first home or anyone interested in learning about the home buying process, HOMEteam Education and Resources will be offering a first-time homebuyer seminar. HOMEteam is able to present this educational program free of charge thanks to the generous support of Meredith Village Savings Bank. The Seminar provides attendees with a practical guide to buying and financing their first home.  Issues covered will include credit, budgeting, financing, working with realtors, and the home inspection process. The class will be held on Saturday, October 25th between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at MVSB’s Seneca Ladd […]

We are excited to launch a three-month arts-themed Facebook contest, during which community members will have the opportunity to vote for a local school district to win a $3000 arts grant and enter to win one of five $250 Ticketmaster™ gift card for themselves. Over the summer, the Bank reached out to local school administrators and asked how they could benefit from an additional $3000 in arts resources.  Nine school districts (Alton, Conway, Gilford, Inter-Lakes, Moultonborough, Newfound, Plymouth, Prospect Mountain and Shaker Regional) responded, and their entries will be posted to MVSB’s Facebook page now through December 29th.   Community members are […]

A series of small business seminars in Laconia and Plymouth will begin in early October. Each series includes eight (8) two-hour seminars aimed at small business owners who wish to build and grow their businesses. The series is being managed by the Enterprise Center at Plymouth and sponsored by MVSB. The seminars will be taught by Plymouth State University professors, area professionals and counselors for NH Small Business Development. Each instructor will provide unique insight solutions for small business challenges. Interested attendees are welcome to attend the entire series or select those topics that best fit their current needs. Thanks […]

We are pleased to announce the September Book of the Month selections from our ten participating local libraries. The Book of the Month program was developed to encourage folks of all ages to pursue the joy of reading and benefit from the variety of learning and creative opportunities available from all types of books. Participating libraries receive an annual $500 donation to purchase books each month to be displayed at the library as the MVSB Books of the Month. The September Book of the Month selections are: The Ashland Public Library’s September picks are The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook by the […]

The MVSB Fund is accepting grant applications through October 15, 2014. Established in 1997, the MVSB Fund awards grants annually to local nonprofits that make a significant impact upon the communities the bank serves. Since its inception, 248 grants totaling more than $971,922 have been awarded to a wide range of environmental, social, educational, and historic projects throughout the Lakes Region and Plymouth areas. Over the years, the Fund has supported literacy programs, after-school programs, environmental monitoring and education, restoration of historic structures, organizations that provide support for individuals and families in challenging circumstances, and equipment that helps save lives. These grants are […]

Industry experts and news sources have reported that Home Depot may have fallen victim to a data breach and that sensitive information such as debit and credit card numbers may have been targeted. These sources also state that, while Home Depot has not confirmed the data breach, all paths regarding a common point of purchase lead back to Home Depot and that all of their stores could be affected. While no fraud has been linked to this compromise or reported, we are taking a proactive step by reissuing cards used at Home Depot between April and August 2014. If your debit card was […]

After 5 years of dedicated service to Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB), Charlie Gorhan, Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer will be retiring in early September. Charlie joined MVSB in 2009 following a hiatus from a near 30-year banking career.  During this time, he owned and operated a business in the Plymouth area. Charlie began his career in banking as a bank auditor and later transitioned to commercial lending, working at a variety of New Hampshire banks, including Concord Savings Bank, Pemigewasset National Bank and Northway Bank.  A New Hampshire resident since 1980, Charlie currently resides in Laconia with his wife, but […]

On July 31, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning to US businesses about the newly discovered “Backoff” virus targeting merchant card processing systems.  It is estimated that more than 1,000 US businesses have already had their systems infected by the virus, which exploits businesses’ administrator accounts through remote-access software with the goal of stealing consumer debit and credit card information. Data breaches can be extremely damaging to a business’ reputation and put consumers’ personal and account information at risk for fraud.  DHS is urging all businesses, regardless of size, to thoroughly scan their Point of Sale (POS) […]

The Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) Fund has awarded a $3,000 grant to Pemi-Baker Literacy, which is located within the Whole Village Family Resource Center in Plymouth.  The organization will use the grant funds to purchase a new laptop computer and other expenses.  The new laptop will provide them with enhanced access to the latest online study materials and tests. Pemi-Baker Literacy works with other local social service agencies to identify individuals who may be looking to obtain their high school equivalency diploma or improve their computer skills and provides them the training and guidance needed to reach their education […]