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Banking on the Community
bankESB recently announced its continued support for the West Springfield Boys and Girls Club as a $6,400 season ticket holder sponsor. This sponsorship helps provide
critical funding for youth programs that empower and inspire local children to reach their full potential. Pictured at left: bankESB’s Michael Oleksak (third from left) with, from
left, Victoria Larriva, Sarah Calabrese, and Dan D’Angelo of the West Springfield Boys and Girls Club. bankESB also recently announced its $10,000 sponsorship of Cooley
Dickinson Hospital’s annual Golf FORE Health Tournament, a fundraising event that supports vital healthcare programs and services for the community. Pictured at right:
Cooley Dickinson’s Nancy Lapointe and Kevin Whitney (second and fourth from left) with, from left, bankESB’s Cara Crochier, William Judd, Joseph Williams, Lauren Tabin,
Timothy Czerniejewski, Elizabeth Schabacker, Michael Oleksak, and Christopher Scott.
Legacy Award
Dozens of area companies were honored by the
Springfield Regional Chamber on Nov. 7 in its 36th
annual Super 60 awards program, which recognizes
excellence in five core categories: Revenue, Growth,
Start-Up, Give Back, and Non-Profit. In addition,
the chamber presented its first-ever Legacy Award,
which recognizes an organization with deep and
lasting contributions to the region’s economic and
community vitality. The inaugural honor went to
Balise Motor Sales Co. Pictured, from left: Alex Balise
and Jeb Balise with Diana Szynal, president and CEO
of the Springfield Regional Chamber.
United in Support
Florence Bank recently announced a gift of $73,520 to the
United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region. The bank
provided direct support of $50,000, and its employees pledged
an additional $23,520 as part of the bank’s annual workplace
campaign. The combined gift will be used to support the
United Way’s annual Diaper Drive, food insecurity efforts, the
Ski United event, and event sponsorships. Pictured, from left:
Chris Mullen and Jen Halpin of Florence Bank, Holly Martineau
of the United Way, Ryan Hess and Matt Garrity of Florence
Bank, Geoff Naunheim of the United Way, and Jenna Rahilly of
Florence Bank.
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