News from our members
Hometown Bank Community Foundation Contributes $10,000 To Worcester Community Housing Resources
/in Member News /by northcentralmassMichael D. Hewitt, President of Hometown Bank Community Foundation, Inc., announced today that a contribution in the amount of $10,000 was presented to Worcester Community Housing Resources (“WCHR”) on Tuesday, April 24th, 2018.
WCHR is a not-for-profit organization providing services to low-income residents and communities throughout Worcester County. Their initiatives assist low-income, underserved populations by providing high quality, affordable housing options that meet the resident’s specific needs. Whether it’s home ownership, family apartments, elderly assisted-living or single furnished rooms, WCHR develops, owns and operates them.
In addition, WCHR works as a Community Development Financial Institution, where their Community Loan Fund provides financing for homeowners who are not eligible for a loan through other financial institutions. The organization also works with private and public partners to develop home ownership and rental housing in key neighborhood locations.
The funds provided by Hometown Bank Community Foundation will be used for direct service costs to acquire and renovate an eleven-bedroom home that will house a program for teen mothers and their children. The funds will also help with the development of the property, which will include office space for the 24-hour staff, common kitchen and living areas, parking and outdoor green space for the children to play.
Michael Hewitt said “The WCHR is providing a valuable service to those in need, and we are very happy to make a supporting contribution. As a community bank we strive to support the communities we serve.”
Hometown Bank Community Foundation, Inc. was formed in early 2016 by bankHometown, a state-chartered cooperative bank headquartered in Oxford, Massachusetts with $750 million in assets.
bankHometown has served its communities since 1889 with offices in Massachusetts (Athol, Auburn, Leominster, Oxford, Lancaster, Sturbridge and Webster) and Connecticut (Putnam, Brooklyn, Killingly, Thompson and Woodstock). Depositors of bankHometown have their deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for amounts up to $250,000 with amounts in excess of $250,000 insured in full by the Share Insurance Fund, a private excess insurer.
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The Great American Bake Off Casting Call
/in Member News /by northcentralmassThe producers of the UK Phenomenon “The Great British Bake Off,” are once again looking for America’s best amateur
bakers.
This is your chance to make history and be a part of this globally beloved format!
Are you ready to compete in the ultimate baking battle to be crowned the Best Amateur Baker in America?
Can you bake perfect pastries, exceptional cakes and beautiful bread?
Does someone you know create memorable baked delights for every occasion?
Are you an amateur baking genius ready to show off your skills?
If so, we are currently taking applications and would love to see you in the tent!
If you are selected as one of this year’s competitors, you will:
· Travel to England to compete in the world famous “Bake Off” tent.
· Possibly take home bragging rights as the Best Amateur Baker in America.
To be selected you must:
· Be at least 18 years old & a legal US resident
· Have not completed any formal or professional culinary, pastry and or baking training, unless it was more than ten years ago.
· Have never worked as a full-time baker, cook or chef, nor must your main source of income be derived from baking.
** Please see Application for full list of eligibility requirements
Visit WWW.BAKINGSHOWCASTING.COM to APPLY and for MORE INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS CLOSE at 11:59 p.m. PT on May 31, 2018
OSHA / DIA WORKSHOP FOR EMPLOYERS
/in Member News /by northcentralmassThe North Central Career Center is hosting a free workshop for employers on May 30th to update companies across multiple industries on the latest OSHA requirements. The workshop will also include information about funding sources for OSHA/safety training.
OSHA / DIA WORKSHOP FOR EMPLOYERS
Date, time and location:
May 30, 2018 1:00PM – 3:00PM
North Central Career Center
100 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA
The North Central Career Center invites you to a free workshop designed to help employers better understand OSHA requirements, policies and procedures. In addition, you’ll learn about resources that will help fund OSHA and related training.
This free workshop is essential for all business owners and managers who want to understand OSHA guidelines and directives that are designed for safety and better health management.
OSHA provides information and resources to help employers identify and correct job hazards as well as improve their injury and illness prevention programs. DIA and OTA offer additional resources to help you comply with Federal and State requirements.
AGENDA
1pm – 1:15pm – Networking
1:15pm-2:30pm – OSHA presentation
2:30pm – 3:00pm – DIA & OTA presentation
Featured speakers: Jeffrey Taylor, OSHA
Kathleen Manson, MA Dept of Industrial Accidents (DIA)
Tiffany Scogstrom, MA Office of Technical Assistance (OTA)
To register for this free event, please RSVP to spercifull@ccncm.com by May 25th. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
bankHOMETOWN HIRES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF RETAIL BANKING
/in Member News /by northcentralmassMichael Hewitt, President and CEO of bankHometown, announced the recent hiring of Michelle Moniz as Sr. Vice President – Retail Banking.
Under the direction of the Bank President, Moniz will plan, organize, and direct Retail Banking and Branch Administration, including business development and sales. She also serves as a liaison with the Marketing Department regarding strategy and execution, as well as serving as a liaison to the Security Officer.
Moniz brings a wealth of banking experience with her. She was previously a Senior Vice President, Market Manager at Webster Bank in Rhode Island. Moniz was responsible for leading, coaching and managing 15 banking centers throughout Rhode Island and the shoreline of Connecticut. Her market was ranked #1 in the company for customer experience.
Prior to Webster, Moniz was with Santander Bank where she held the position of Senior Retail District Executive and managed 14 banking centers.
She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from Rhode Island College.
Moniz does volunteer work for the United Way
She resides in Coventry, RI
bankHometown is headquartered in Oxford, Massachusetts and has $730 million in assets. bankHometown has served its communities since 1889 and operates thirteen full service offices; eight in central Massachusetts and five located in northeastern Connecticut.
bankHOMETOWN PROMOTES ONE
/in Member News /by northcentralmassMichael Hewitt, President and CEO of bankHometown, announced the promotion of Christina DiRusso to Vice President Commercial Lending.
Christina was hired in January of 2014 and was based in the Leominster, MA office. She covers the North Central MA market as a commercial lender.
In May of 2017 Christina was promoted to Assistant Vice President Commercial Lending.
She received a Certificate in Commercial Lending from the Massachusetts Banker’s Association in 2012.
Christina is active in the BNI Group of Leominster and is a committee member of the North Central Mass Community Development Corp and currently serves as a board member of Newvue Communities, CDC in Fitchburg.
She resides in Leominster.
bankHometown is headquartered in Oxford, Massachusetts and has $730 million in assets. bankHometown has served its communities since 1889 and operates thirteen full service offices; eight in central Massachusetts and five located in northeastern Connecticut.
North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
860 South Street Fitchburg, MA 01420Tel: 978.353.7600
Fax: 978.353.4896
chamber@northcentralmass.com
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