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Please be aware of a recent increase in Adware activity that claims to be associated with financial sites. Adware is advertising-supported software that, when downloaded, allows unsolicited pop-ups or other advertisements to appear on the affected computer. The pop-up advertisements claim to be associated with a site the user is currently visiting in an attempt to convince the user to purchase a product or service, such as credit monitoring. The advertisement may even display the website’s url address to make it seem as though the pop-up is associated with a website the user intended to visit. Adware is typically downloaded […]

We are happy to announce that the MVSB charitable fund that carries its name has awarded $76,108 in grants to 19 area nonprofits. These grants are in addition to the bank’s contributions in the form of sponsorships, donations and scholarships, as well as the extraordinary volunteer efforts of its employees. “Providing support to the communities and people we serve has been a central part of our mission as a mutual savings bank since we opened in 1869,” said Rick Wyman, Executive Vice President and CFO at MVSB and one of the trustees of the MVSB Fund. “While the profits of stock banks […]

Members of the community are invited to the launch event for the quarter celebrating New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest. The new coin is the sixteenth quarter issued in the US Mint’s America the Beautiful series since it began in 2010 as well as the first Americathe Beautiful quarter in 2013. It is the first and only coin in the series to display an image from the White Mountain National Forest. The launch event is open to the public and will be held at the Hanaway Theatre, located at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire on Thursday, February 21, 2013, […]

In order to upgrade the system that provides online mortgage applications and rates, there will be a planned down time beginning at 3am on Thursday, February 14th. The system should be back to full functionality by 7am. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time.

New England is known for winter and this February is no exception. Let MVSB and GenGold® business partners help you keep the snow clear outside and your heat on inside. With connections to over 450 local GenGold® business partners, you can take advantage of discounts to make winter easier, more comfortable and save you money. Below are some of the discounts to help you get with your winter needs:E.M. Heath’s Hardware, Center Harbor – 5% discount on any purchase on Tuesdays (except for selected items) Rand’s Hardware, Plymouth – 10% discount on purchases made Tuesday and Wednesday (except for sale […]

MVSB customers with a GenGold® membership are eligible for some amazing savings and sweet deals from the GenGold® national network of retailers. Discounts available directly from GenGold® include:$10 Gifts Cards – Save 10% on Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, and Dunkin’ Donuts. Limit 5 per card per account. From You Flowers – Save 25% on fabulous flowers, chocolates, and delicious treats. All our arrangements are hand delivered by a local florist. Dinner and a Movie – Special savings on your choice of select restaurant gift cards and any pair of our movie tickets. Limit 3 per account. Only $30.00. Victoria’s Secret – Save 10% on […]

Following a recent court settlement between U.S. merchants and the payment industry, effective January 27, 2013 merchants in certain states, including New Hampshire, are now permitted to charge an additional checkout fee when purchases are made using a Mastercard or Visa credit card. Merchants are also entitled to impose up to a $10 minimum transaction amount for Mastercard or Visa credit card purchases. Though this change does not allow fees to be charged or minimum transaction amounts to be imposed on transactions made using debit cards, we believe it’s important that you know how this change might impact your credit […]

Due to today’s storm, this event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Thank you for your understanding. We are pleased to continue our sponsorship of the Plymouth State University (PSU) Lecture Series – a joint effort with PSU’s Frost School of Continuing & Professional Studies and the Taylor Community of Laconia. Dr. Angela Kilb will present a program entitled: “How Reliable Are Our Memories?” on Friday, February 8, from 11:00 to 12:15 at the Taylor Community’s Woodside Building. Dr. Kilb will discuss memory research done on younger and older adults that will demonstrate just how […]

Thank you to the local community for their generous support with our annual “Mitten Tree” program. Local residents donated 1,503 mittens, hats and scarves which were in turn distributed to those in need in our region. In addition, the Bank contributed a total of $3006 – $2 per item donated – to local non-profits. Each of our 11 offices accepted and proudly displayed handmade or purchased mittens, hats and scarves during the four weeks preceding Christmas. The donated items were given to local schools and non-profits for distribution to our local community. Non-profit organizations benefiting from the program this year […]

We are pleased to sponsor a Lakes Region workshop to assist local businesses on creating a meaningful and actionable business plan. This interactive seminar will be presented by SCORE veteran Leo Glasheen. The workshop will key topics for businesses including the value of creating a business plan, tailoring a plan to get funding; developing a credible financial story for your business and other essential business plan elements. The workshop is being held on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce in Laconia. Tuition is $25 if paid in advance and […]