Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) announces the retirement of longtime Vice President Commercial Loan Officer, Michael Vlahos, effective December 31st, 2024. Vlahos has been an essential part of the Commercial Lending Team throughout his 26-year career with The Merrimack. “Mike has been an upstanding and community-conscious member of our team for many years, forming deep […]
Great Bay Services Seeks to Purchase Accessible Minivans through Fundraising
New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) recently awarded tax credits to Great Bay Services in Dover, a nonprofit that empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to fulfill their potential as valued members of the communities they serve. The fundraising effort will support the purchase of 12 wheelchair accessible minivans to help meet the […]
MVSB 2025 Community Calendars Now Available
MVSB’s 2025 community calendars are now available at the Bank’s branch offices while supplies last. The complimentary calendars feature winning photos from the Bank’s annual photo contest that showcase the beauty of local wildlife, landscapes and happenings. Community members are invited to stop by any MVSB branch in Alton, Ashland, Center Harbor, Exeter, Gilford, Laconia, […]
The Merrimack Helps Fund the White Birch Center Expansion Project
Merrimack County Saving Bank (The Merrimack) supports the expansion of the White Birch Center in Henniker with a $50,000 contribution. Funded through the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA), the tax credits will go toward the purchase and renovation of an additional building in town. “White Birch Center is the largest non-profit and licensed child care facility in […]
MVSB Supports Youth Success Project with Tax Credit Purchase
The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) recently awarded tax credits to the Youth Success Project, a youth-led organization focused on centering and uplifting the voices and young people who have experienced unaccompanied homelessness. The organization will use the contributions to help fund their Director of Sustainability position and carry forward their mission to […]
Melissa Sellars Named Branch Services Supervisor for New MVSB North Conway Office
MVSB is excited to announce Melissa Sellars has been promoted to Branch Service Supervisor for the Bank’s new North Conway Office at 1498 White Mountain Highway. In this role, Melissa will assist with oversight of day-to-day operations and customer service at the branch, which is now open. “Melissa’s dedication to serving the local residents and […]
MVSB Kicks Off Annual Mitten Tree Drive
The community is invited to drop off donations of mittens, hats, gloves and scarves during the MVSB annual Mitten Tree Drive now through New Year’s Eve. All donated items will be distributed to local schools and nonprofits. The Bank will also match each item collected with a $2 donation to local organizations that work to […]
Isaac Davis Joins the Commercial Lending Team at The Merrimack
Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) welcomes Isaac Davis as Vice President Commercial Loan Officer for the Greater Concord area. In the role, Davis works with local small businesses to secure the financial support and assist with their cash management needs. “Isaac joins us with more than two decades of experience in small business and commercial lending,” […]
MVSB North Conway Branch Now Open
MVSB is excited to announce the opening of its newest banking office at 1468 White Mountain Highway in North Conway, near REI and Starbucks in Settlers Crossing. All are invited stop by during a two-week Grand Opening celebration from Dec. 9-20 to view the new office, meet the team and learn more about MVSB’s commitment […]
Bank Teller Apprenticeship Program Allows Pathway to Banking Career
This summer, Alyssa Richard came across a job posting for the Bank Teller Apprenticeship Program for MVSB. Shortly after applying, she was selected for the program and began shadowing as a Teller Apprentice in the Bank’s Laconia office. She continues to work closely with her mentors and coworkers to gain banking experience as she aims […]