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His Leadership Advances Early Childhood Services That Prepare Thousands Of Children To Succeed BOSTON, MA, November 25, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce it has awarded Jon R. Firger, MBA, MSW, Executive Director of Family ACCESS of Newton, with a Community Advocacy Award in recognition of his leadership in building a brighter future for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Big Night Live Music Hall / Concert Space to Open at The Hub on Causeway  BOSTON, MA, October 30, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce a $7.5 million term loan to Big Night Entertainment Group for the construction and lease-hold improvements of Big Night Live at The Hub on Causeway in Boston.

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...

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...