Earlier this month, hundreds of guests stopped by Merrimack County Savings Bank (the Merrimack) offices in Concord, Hooksett and Nashua for complimentary burgers, hot dogs, giveaways and lively conversation, as the bank celebrated its 150th anniversary with appreciation days for local customers, community members and staff. Food was prepared and served by a team of Merrimack employees including the bank’s president, Philip Emma.
“In the last 150 years, we’ve stayed focused on our mission and values,” Emma said. “I’m thankful that we’ve been able to evolve with the times and be flexible as communities change. What remains the same, regardless of the passing years, is that our commitment to the community is strong and intact.”
The Merrimack has celebrated its 150-year milestone with a variety of events throughout 2017, kicking off the year with commemorative gifts to the first four babies born at Concord Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua. Each baby was presented with a gift basket that included a $150 check. Earlier in the spring, the bank celebrated the 150th day of its 150th anniversary with the presentation of $1,500 contributions to the Friendly Kitchen of Concord and the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter on May 31. In June, the Merrimack was honored with the 2017 Business of the Year Pinnacle Award by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, and was voted “Best Bank” by the Capital Area’s People’s Preferences for the seventh consecutive year.
A final culmination of events will occur this fall, as the bank plans to host back-to-back business after-hours gatherings in mid-October at its main office in Concord in conjunction with the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, and in Nashua in conjunction with the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce. All leaders, professionals and members of the Concord and Nashua business and nonprofit communities that wish to attend should contact the appropriate chamber. Details for the local events can be found on concordnhchamber.com and nashuachamber.com.