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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 Development BOSTON, MA, October 29, 2019 – Last night, Eastern Bank honored Ronald F. Ferguson, PhD, of the Harvard Kennedy School and Founder of The Basics,...

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...

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...

By Greg Buscone, Executive Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Officer As a career banker, protecting against fraud is top of mind regardless of whether we’re in a paper- or technology-driven world. Fraud prevention practices are at the forefront of considerations for customers given that they are entrusting us with their money. As their commercial banking partner, offering a lens to ensure they’re asking the right questions,...