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Berkshire Bank, a relationship-driven, community-focused bank in New England and New York, has joined an effort by the Massachusetts State Treasurer\u2019s Office to help support small businesses through\u00a0Investing For the Long-Term Initiative\u00a0(Invest MA), the state\u2019s new program to provide small businesses enhanced access to capital.<\/p>\n

Invest MA aims to promote small business growth by providing creditworthy enterprises in Massachusetts with greater access to bank loans. The program shifts $500 million in state cash deposits under the control of the Treasurer to Massachusetts banks like Berkshire that are committed to expanding their small business lending in the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n

\u201cSmall businesses are the lifeblood of the economy, accounting for more than 85% of all businesses in Massachusetts,\u201d said Denise Thompson, senior vice president and director of Small Business Credit & Operations at Berkshire Bank. \u201cWe\u2019re committed to helping those businesses create the jobs and new opportunities that contribute to the vibrancy and success of their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

To read the full release, please visit; 2021-2024 Media Releases | Press Releases | Berkshire Bank<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Berkshire Bank, a relationship-driven, community-focused bank in New England and New York, has joined an effort by the Massachusetts State Treasurer\u2019s Office to help support small businesses through\u00a0Investing For the Long-Term Initiative\u00a0(Invest MA), the state\u2019s new program to provide small businesses enhanced access to capital. 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