bankESB In The News

bankESB proudly served as a $10,000 top sponsor of the City of Easthampton’s Millside Summer Series, a vibrant community celebration that brought residents and visitors together through world-class soccer, live entertainment, local artisans, and family-friendly activities at Millside Park. The summer-series featured a FIFA World Cup Watch Party experience with four match screenings at Millside …

While National Ice Cream Day may only be one day in July, bankESB is making the case for a month-long celebration. This July, the community bank is officially declaring National Ice Cream Month, bringing free ice cream, surprise giveaways, and family-friendly events to communities across Western Massachusetts as it celebrates summer and builds excitement for …

bankESB is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie Vincelette to Vice President, Human Resources Operations, based at the bank’s 36 Main St. office in Easthampton. Vincelette joined the bank in 2012 as a part-time payroll specialist and has steadily advanced throughout her tenure, demonstrating a strong commitment to operational excellence and employee support. She has held …

“You won’t find this deal anywhere else, it’s a steal.” “If we keep this off the site, I can give you an even better deal.” “I accidentally overpaid for shipping. Could you just send back the difference?” Online marketplace scams are more common, and more costly, than many people realize. FTC data shows that in …

“The email address looked almost identical, I didn’t notice the difference.” “We’ve made similar payments before, so nothing seemed unusual.” “I skipped our usual verification process because it felt urgent.” Most businesses are used to spotting obvious scams involving suspicious emails, strange links, or urgent requests that don’t feel right. But evolving cyberthreats are designed …

Bozena Dabek, executive vice president, chief administrative officer at bankESB, has been elected to the board of directors of the Cooperative Banks Employees Retirement Association (CBERA). CBERA was established in January 1946 to administer pension programs for employees of the Massachusetts cooperative banking industry. Today, the organization serves not only pensions for cooperative banks, but …

“They promised me I’d make a guaranteed 300% return on my investment!” “They said my bank might try to ‘get in the way.’ I didn’t realize they were the only ones trying to help.” “When I finally realized I’d been scammed, it wasn’t just the money. I was embarrassed.” That’s how it starts. Today’s investment …

bankESB is proud to announce the launch of its annual Veterans Drive, a community-wide campaign supporting the One Call Away Veterans Support Center in Agawam, Massachusetts. The initiative will run from Memorial Day through Independence Day, inviting customers and community members to donate items and funds to help local veterans in need. The One Call …

bankESB is pleased to announce the promotion of Meagan Barrett to senior vice president, human resources, based at the company’s headquarters at 36 Main St. in Easthampton. Barrett, of West Springfield, brings nearly two decades of dedicated service to bankESB, having joined the bank in 2008 as a human resources assistant. Over the course of her tenure, she has steadily advanced through leadership roles, demonstrating a strong commitment to employee engagement, operational …

bankESB is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Tabin to vice president, branch officer, of its 297 King St., Northampton office. In her expanded role, Tabin will continue to lead branch operations while playing a key role in advancing retail strategy, supporting team development, and enhancing the customer experience. She will contribute to driving …