Berkshire Bank’s Post

All Berkshire financial centers and offices will be closed today in observance of Independence Day. As always, customers may access their accounts 24/7 via online banking, our mobile app and ATM network.

Sometimes scammers use a false identity to build a romantic connection with a victim to exploit them financially. Kim Clancy, Senior Financial Center Manager, recently helped a customer avoid one of these so-called “romance scams.” “Thanks to our training and resources, we are always on the lookout for signs of fraud and bring in law enforcement when necessary to help protect our customers’ finances and their well-being,” Clancy says. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45iQEpm #WhereYouBankMatters #FraudPrevention

#StrongerTogether. Throughout June, we’ve demonstrated our unwavering support for our clients, colleagues and neighbors in the LGBTQIA+ community by joining them to celebrate Pride Month at events across our markets. #PrideMonth #InclusiveWorkplace #WhereYouWorkMatters

You can’t buy peace of mind, but you should plan ahead for it. No matter your means, estate planning is about protecting your assets, before and after your passing, ensuring they’re seamlessly managed and distributed to your heirs as intended. This and more was shared by Lewis Mai, CFP®, APMA®, Investment Advisor and Financial Planner and Rebecca Rubino, MBA, CTFA®️, Wealth Advisor and Trust Officer, at a recent Berkshire Wealth Management event in Newport, RI #WhereYouInvestMatters #PlanForTheFuture #SecureYourLegacy

Ready to buy a home but short on cash? Down payment assistance can be a game-changer. Now eligible borrowers purchasing in a qualifying area can receive $7,500 through the newly expanded Berkshire Bank Down Payment Assistance Program. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zsEK05 #WhereYouBankMatters #HomeOwnership #DownPaymentAssistance

Every day, the Urban League of Greater Hartford empowers communities and changes lives every day. Our congratulations go out to Zandralyn Gordon, director of the Hartford Adult Education Center, who was honored with the nonprofit’s Community Service Award at its recent annual meeting, where it also elected its 2024-25 officers, including Ellen Steinfeld, Berkshire’s senior executive vice president and head of Consumer Lending and Payments, as secretary. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQEtz8Ay

Berkshire Bank’s Commercial Real Estate team is pleased to serve as agent for a $55 million construction loan to GFI Partners to build the 523,000-square-foot building that is now home to the new corporate headquarters for the popular lifestyle brand Life is Good. In addition to Life is Good’s corporate offices, the state-of-the-art facility also houses substantial manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations for the company and features advanced robotics technology that makes it one of the most efficient operations of its kind. Berkshire’s seasoned Commercial Real Estate team — including GFI relationship managers Clarke Cronin and Stephen Picard — is committed to delivering tailored commercial banking solutions and industry-leading expertise to support clients like Boston-based GFI, which is among the premier commercial real estate developers in New England with a particular focus on large-scale industrial development. Banking products are provided by Berkshire Bank: Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Berkshire Bank is a Massachusetts chartered bank.

Empowering young leaders helps lay the foundation for innovation and long-term success. Our congratulations go out to Berkshire's Timothy Steward vice president and commercial credit officer, and the other emerging leaders who make up the Leadership Capital Region (LCR) Class of 2024. A program of the Capital Region Chamber, LCR helps participants build leadership skills through immersive community experiences that enable participants to grow personally and professionally as they explore issues and opportunities in the Capital Region. Learn more about the Class of 2024’s project here: https://bit.ly/4crnbMg #WhereYouWorkMatters #EmergingLeaders

Sometimes called America’s second Independence Day or Freedom Day, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. In observance of this federal holiday, Berkshire Bank locations are closed today. As always, banking is available 24/7 through our mobile app, online banking and our ATM network.