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New Directors Bring Extensive Banking, Risk Management and Audit Experience BOSTON, MA, October 30, 2023 – Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq Global Select Market: EBC), the stock holding company for Eastern Bank, announced today the appointment of Marisa J. Harney and Linda M. Williams to its Board of Directors effective immediately. They have also each been appointed to the Audit and Risk Management...

Civic leader celebrated for decades of outstanding service in advancing the economic inclusion and mobility of Latino communities in Massachusetts BOSTON, MA, October 19, 2023 – Eastern Bank Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Eastern Bank, is pleased to share that it is honoring Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, Chief Executive Officer...

Award Recognizes Exemplary Practices Related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion BOSTON, MA, October 12, 2023 – Eastern Bankshares, Inc., the stock holding company for Eastern Bank, announced today it has been recognized with the 2023 NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards’ Public Company – Small Cap Category. The annual award recognizes boards that have improved their governance and created long-term value for...

Strategic Repositioning Strengthens Market Position as Greater Boston’s Leading Community Bank BOSTON, MA, September 19, 2023 – Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (“Eastern” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ Global Select Market: EBC), the stock holding company for Eastern Bank, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Eastern Insurance Group, LLC (“Eastern Insurance”) today entered into a definitive agreement to sell its insurance operations to Arthur J.

The three-building complex in Mashpee will feature 39 affordable rental units designed to serve low- and moderate-income households BOSTON, MA, August 16, 2023 – Eastern Bank is pleased to announce its financing for the development of the LeClair Village Apartments, in Mashpee, MA. Scheduled to open in 2025, LeClair Village will feature 39 affordable rental units designed to serve...

Members serve as community ambassadors and business leaders in the communities Eastern serves BOSTON, MA, August 10, 2023 – Eastern Bank is pleased to announce the election of six local community and business leaders to its Board of Advisors and Board of Ambassadors. The newly elected Advisors are: - Daniel Rivera, President and CEO, MassDevelopment - Andrea Silbert, President, the Eos...

BOSTON, MA, July 11, 2023 – Eastern Bank is pleased to announce it has provided the financing to facilitate Raycon Construction, LLC’s sale of 100% of its stock to a newly formed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Founded in 2007, Raycon Construction is one of the largest privately-owned concrete construction contractors in the Northeast. Eastern Bank is also providing a...

BOSTON, MA, June 7, 2023 – Eastern Bank is pleased to announce its financing for SPS New England, Inc.’s (SPS New England) conversion to an employee-owned company. Founded in 1984, SPS New England is a bridge, highway, transit and marine contractor providing construction, bridge repair and design-build services to municipal and state clients throughout New England. After...

BOSTON, MA, May 31, 2023 – Three of Boston’s award-winning business leaders in the hospitality and entertainment sector, Nia Grace—owner of Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen and The Underground Café & Lounge—along with Ed Kane and Randy Greenstein—owners of Big Night Entertainment Group—have joined forces to open ‘Grace by Nia’, a modern-day...

Roundtable discussion with 2023 Community Advocacy Award Honorees spotlights successes and solutions to address persistent housing barriers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire BOSTON, MA, May 17, 2023 – Yesterday Eastern Bank Foundation brought together the 2023 Community Advocacy Award (CAA) Honorees for a solutions-driven roundtable where approaches to the region...