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For the Sixth Consecutive Year, Eastern Bank Earns 100 Percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Annual Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality, and Designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Workplace Equality Eastern is also recognized by the Boston Business Journal with its Corporate Ally Award Eastern Chair and CEO Bob Rivers is recognized by Greater Boston PFLAG with its Inspired Ally Award BOSTON, May 23, 2019 – As America’s oldest...

Eastern Provides Full Banking Solution Including $20 Million Loan Facility For Working Capital BOSTON, April 5, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce Koopman Lumber Company, Inc. as a new commercial banking customer.

Gregory P. Buscone and Matthew A. Osborne Promoted to Executive Vice President BOSTON, March 28, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, today announced that Gregory P. Buscone and Matthew A. Osborne have been promoted to Executive Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Officer. Both are also members of Eastern’s Commercial Credit Committee.

Net Income, Total Assets, Loans, Deposits, Insurance, Wealth Management and Capital All Reach New Highs for Second Consecutive Year BOSTON, March 18, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, today announced record financial performance in 2018, following record financial performance in 2017.

Results Demonstrate Growth In Businesses That Have Faced Systemic Challenges To Scale BOSTON – March 8, 2019 – The Foundation for Business Equity (FBE), a Boston-based nonprofit working to close the wealth gap, is pleased to recognize the first 10 local enterprises of color that have completed the Business Equity Initiative (BEI) program.

BOSTON – February 28, 2019 – At the January 24, 2019 Annual Dinner & Installation of Officers for the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association (MMBA), Eastern Bank is pleased to announce that John Brodrick, Eastern Bank Director of Mortgage Banking, was installed as 2019 Chair of the MMBA.

71,000 square-foot mixed use condominium property being developed  PORTSMOUTH, NH, February 21, 2019 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce that its Commercial Real Estate team is leading a $20 million construction loan for Portsmouth-based developer Stephen Kelm to build a 71,000 square-foot mixed use condominium property at 46-64 Maplewood Avenue in downtown P...

Public Health and Human Services Leader Advocates For Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention BOSTON, December 28, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, has honored Sue Chandler, Executive Director of DOVE Inc. (“DOVE”), with a 2018 Community Advocacy Award.

For Nearly 20 Years, She Has Developed Solutions To End Sexual Violence And Effectively Respond To And Support Survivors BOSTON, December 21, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, has honored Gina Scaramella, Executive Director of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC), with a 2018 Community Advocacy Award.

Dynamic Leader Recognized For Empowering Girls Across The North Shore BOSTON, December 20, 2018 – Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, is pleased to announce that Deb Ansourlian, Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Lynn, has been recognized with a Community Advocacy Award. Deb oversees all aspects of programming, finance and fundraising for Girls Inc.