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SBA Designates Berkshire Bank Lender of the Quarter in Connecticut

PITTSFIELD — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) presented Berkshire Bank with the Lender of the Quarter Award for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015, acknowledging the significant SBA activity of the institution.

Berkshire Bank closed quarter four with a total of 25 SBA loan approvals in Connecticut, ending the fiscal year with 43 loans. Last year’s total was 41.

Berkshire Bank was also recognized as Top SBA Lender in Western Mass., Vermont, and the Central and Capital regions of New York, highlighting the commitment of Berkshire Bank in fueling small businesses within each of the communities it serves.

Berkshire has a team of small-business banking professionals located in every region throughout its footprint trained to help customers find the best combination of services. For more information regarding Berkshire Bank’s Small Business Lending programs, call (800) 773-5601.