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Eastern Bank Expands Asset Based Lending Team

November 20, 2019

Daniel Bolger Brings 14 Years Of Experience Within Asset Based Lending BOSTON, MA, November 20, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce that Daniel J. Bolger has joined its Commercial Lending Division as Senior Vice President, Asset Based Lending. Dan has spent his entire career in banking focused on Asset Based Lending (ABL) transactions with...

#1 SBA Lender - 10 Years

Eastern Bank Named #1 SBA Lender in Massachusetts for the 11th Year in a Row, and in New England for the 10th Year in a Row

November 14, 2019

BOSTON, MA, November 14, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, has been named by the U.S. Small Business Administration as one of the top lenders to small businesses. Eastern Bank ranked as the No. 1 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in Massachusetts for the 11th consecutive year. Eastern is also the No. 1 SBA lender in New England for the 10th consecutive...

Honoring Community Advocates - Acre Family Child Care

Eastern Bank Honors Zelma Khadar and Lucas Skorczeski, Co-Executive Directors of Acre Family Child Care, with Community Advocacy Award

November 13, 2019

Honorees Help Women Achieve Economic Independence by Operating High Quality, Licensed Child Care Businesses in Their Homes BOSTON, MA, November 13, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, has honored Co-Executive Directors Zelma Khadar (Administration) and Lucas Skorczeski (Child Care and Professional Development) of Acre Family Child Care, with a 2019 Community Advocacy Award...

Community Advocacy Award Honoree Sheri Adlin and Eastern Bank Chair and CEO Bob Rivers

Eastern Bank Honors Sheri Adlin, Executive Director of South Shore Stars, with Community Advocacy Award

November 12, 2019

Her 40+ Years of Experience Supports a Mission of Serving the South Shore’s Most Vulnerable Families and Children BOSTON, MA, November 12, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce it has awarded Sheri Adlin, Executive Director of South Shore Stars, with a Community Advocacy Award in recognition of her leadership in innovative education, enrichment and...

2019 NH Community Advocacy Award

Eastern Bank Honors Peter Gilmore, Executive Director of Seacoast Community School, with Community Advocacy Award for Outstanding Work in Early Childhood Development

November 5, 2019

Long-Time Educator Recognized For Leadership in Helping Seacoast Young Children Develop Into Confident, Caring, School-Ready People PORTSMOUTH, NH, November 5, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce it has awarded Peter Gilmore, Executive Director of Seacoast Community School, with a Community Advocacy Award, in recognition of his leadership in...

Celebrating Community Advocacy Award Honoree Cindy Horgan

Eastern Bank Honors Cindy Horgan, Executive Director and Family Support Coordinator of Cape Cod Children’s Place, with Community Advocacy Award

October 31, 2019

Her Background in Family Work and Community Engagement Encourages the Healthy Development of Families and Children Throughout Cape Cod and the Islands BOSTON, MA, October 31, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, has honored Cindy Horgan, Executive Director and Family Support Coordinator of Cape Cod Children’s Place, with a 2019 Community Advocacy Award. Cape Cod Children’s...

2019 Eastern Bank Celebration of Social Justice Photo Credit Marilyn Humphries

Eastern Bank Honors Ronald F. Ferguson, PhD, of Harvard Kennedy School and Founder of The Basics, A Campaign for Early Childhood Parenting, With 2019 Social Justice Award

October 29, 2019

Award Presented at 31st Annual Celebration of Social Justice Which Recognized Community Leaders Dedicated to Enriching Early Childhood DevelopmentBOSTON, MA, October 29, 2019 – Last night, Eastern Bank honored Ronald F. Ferguson, PhD, of the Harvard Kennedy School and Founder of The Basics, with its 2019 Social Justice Award. The award recognizes community...

Stoneridge Mutual Properties

Eastern Bank Announces $2.6 Million Construction Loan For Stoneridge Mutual Properties

September 27, 2019

New residential property is part of a redevelopment effort to revitalize downtown Brockton   BOSTON, MA, September 27, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce a $2.6 million construction loan to Stoneridge Mutual Properties (Stoneridge) for the conversion of a former office building into a residential property at 75 Commercial Street in downtown...

Eastern Bank Invests In Enriching Early Childhood Development

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Announces $1 Million in Grants to Local Nonprofits Working to Enrich Early Childhood Development

September 10, 2019

Investment includes a $500,000 grant to The Boston Basics and $500,000 in grants to programs strengthening options for children and families across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island BOSTON, September 10, 2019 - Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, today announced it is granting $1 million to local nonprofits focused on enriching early childhood development. Since its...