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Once again we will be the  Presenting Sponsor for the 2014 WOW Sweepstakes Ball, which will be held at the Lake Opechee Inn & Conference Center on May 17, 2014. This will be MVSB’s fifth consecutive year as Presenting Sponsor for this event. “We are very proud to support the expansion efforts of the WOW Trail at the 11th Annual WOW Sweepstakes Ball” said Cindy Hemeon-Plessner, Vice President and Marketing Officer at MVSB.  “The Trail provides a great service to our community – improving our local citizens’ quality of life and contributing to the economic vitality of the Lakes Region.” “MVSB […]

As you prepare for upcoming vacations, we’d like to remind you that all MVSB debit cards are automatically blocked for international usage. We do this to protect you  and your accounts from fraud. Crimes involving falsified debit and credit card transactions are much more prevalent internationally than they are domestically, so we’ve taken this preventative measure to safeguard your information and your money. If you’re planning to travel to another country (including Canada), let us know before you leave. We would be happy to assist you in turning on your debit card for international usage. Here are some tips for protecting your […]

We are  pleased to announce that the MVSB Fund  has awarded a $10,000 grant to Laconia Ice Arena’s “Think Rink for Kids” Capital campaign.  With this donation, the Arena is now two-thirds of the way to achieving its fundraising goal of $267,000. “We are so thankful for this donation and all the support that has been coming through from our community,” said Will Fay, Manager of the Arena. “We have been overwhelmed by the support of citizens and community-oriented businesses, like Meredith Village Savings Bank, in helping sustain this recreational resource.” The Laconia Ice Arena is entering its “second generation,” during which significant […]

On Monday, March 3, we will begin accepting full-color photography entries for our annual photo contest. The Bank is beginning the contest a little earlier than usual to allow for more opportunities to use and display the winning photos. Entries to the Calendar Contest will be considered for use in the Bank’s 2015 community wall calendar, desk calendar and also on MVSB’s holiday cards and note cards. Website Contest entries will be considered for use on the Bank’s website www.mvsb.com and Facebook page www.facebook.com/meredithvillagesavingsbank. The Bank encourages contest entries that demonstrate a strong focus on community events and people enjoying the […]

With financing provided by MVSB, Co-Owners Renee Bickford, James Bickford and Executive Chef Eric Weiss were able to purchase and renovate a site for their new restaurant, Woodlands Tavern on Mount Major Highway in Alton. The Co-Owners worked with MVSB’s Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer, Gracie Cilley, to purchase the former site of the William Tell Inn in Alton last year. The 19th century building has a long history as an inn, resort and restaurant. Despite its need for restoration and renovation, Renee, James and Eric could see the potential in the location and architecture; it was the perfect […]

MVSB customers with a GenGold® membership are eligible for extra sweet deals this Valentine’s Day from the GenGold® national network of retailers. Discounts available directly from GenGold® include:Flowers – Now through February 7th, save 25% on flower orders from fromyouflowers.com. Dinner and a Movie for Two – Now through February 7th, get special savings on your choice of restaurant gift cards and any pair of movie tickets. Limit 2 per account. Only $50.00. Romantic Getaways – Between February 14th and February 18th receive an extra 50% on your rebate for hotel reservations made through GenGold®. Extra savings applies for stays from February 14th through March 31st. […]

The MVSB Charitable Fund has awarded $99,992 in grants to area nonprofits. The 2013 Charitable Fund contributions include 13 grants to assist agencies with their individual needs.  An additional $28,425 will be disbursed to area food pantries later this year. These grants are in addition to MVSB’s many local contributions in the form of sponsorships, donations and scholarships, as well as the extraordinary volunteer efforts of its employees.  “The MVSB charitable fund was developed as part of our long-term commitment to investing in the communities and people we serve,” said Rick Wyman, Executive Vice President and CFO at MVSB and Charitable […]

We are pleased to announce the results of this year’s Mitten Tree Program with contributions of $3,240 to local non-profit organizations. Thanks to the generous support of the community, 1,620 winter weather accessories – including hats, mittens and scarves – were also collected and distributed to local families in need.  The Mitten Tree Program has been an MVSB community tradition for many years.  In the weeks before Christmas, each of MVSB’s 11 offices accepts and proudly displays donated handmade or purchased mittens, hats and scarves. For each item donated, MVSB provided a $2 contribution to local charitable organizations within the communities […]

As you may have heard on the news last week, Target Stores suffered a significant card data breach beginning the week of Thanksgiving that affected nearly 40 million credit and debit cardholders.  The unauthorized access is most likely to have impacted shoppers who made credit or debit card purchases in U.S. Target stores between November 27 and December 15, 2013.  Information exposed as a result of this breach includes:  customer name, credit or debit card number, and the card’s expiration date and CVV (the three-digit security code) – sufficient information for fraudsters to make unauthorized purchases or create counterfeit cards. […]

The Fund  is pleased to announce a $2,500 grant to the Inter-Lakes Day Care Center and Nursery School. These grant funds were used to purchase updated cribs that are necessary for childcare center to meet revised safety rules for infant cribs. “We are so thankful for this award from the MVSB Fund,” said Constance Pelletier, Executive Director for Inter-Lakes Day Care Center and Nursery School. “Changes in safety guidelines can’t always be planned for and can often cut into funds allocated for educational programs and trips.  We appreciate MVSB’s willingness to help our organization provide the safest environment to our […]