Bankprov’s Joel Gianninoto Named New Hampshire Banker of the Year by Bay Colony

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) AMESBURY, Mass., Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BankProv, widely recognized in the commercial banking industry for its dedication to empowering local businesses and expertise in delivering innovative banking services, is proud to announce that Joel Gianninoto, Vice President and Leader of the Commercial Banking Team, has been recognized as New Hampshire Banker of the Year by Bay Colony Development Corp. This prestigious recognition celebrates Joel’s outstanding contributions to the banking industry and his dedication to fostering business growth in New Hampshire.

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Joel Gianninoto honored as NH Banker of the Year at BankProv’s Bedford branch: (L-R) Joe Kenney (Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, BankProv), John Phelan (Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Lending Officer, BankProv), Joel Gianninoto (Vice President and Commercial Banking Team Leader, BankProv), and Laura Brown (Vice President of Development, Bay Colony).

Bay Colony Vice President Laura T. Brown commented, “We are honored to recognize BankProv’s Joel Gianninoto as our New Hampshire Banker of the Year. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Joel’s commitment to his clients and the community at large. Joel excels at leveraging the SBA 504 loan program to enhance business loan applications and ensure successful outcomes. His strategic thinking and dedication have been instrumental in driving the growth and success of small businesses throughout New Hampshire. His partnership has been invaluable, and we are grateful for his continued support and dedication to fostering business success across the state.”

BankProv, a commercial bank serving Massachusetts and New Hampshire, remains committed to supporting small businesses through the SBA 504 loan program. This program provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for critical fixed assets that promote business growth and job creation. Through its partnership with CDCs like Bay Colony, BankProv helps drive economic development within the communities it serves.

Joe Kenney, Executive Vice President of Commercial Lending at BankProv, expressed his pride in Joel’s achievement: “We are thrilled that Joel has been recognized with this award. His unwavering commitment to our customers and his exceptional work with the SBA 504 loan program have significantly contributed to our mission of supporting small businesses. Joel’s dedication and strategic approach have had a major impact on the success of countless businesses across New Hampshire. We are immensely proud of him and grateful for his ongoing contributions.”

To learn more about BankProv’s small business lending services, visit bankprov/lending/small-business-lending/.

About BankProv

BankProv is a subsidiary of Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVBC). BankProv is a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts. With retail branches in the Northeast Coast region of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as well as commercial banking offices in the Manchester/Concord market in central New Hampshire, BankProv offers a unique blend of traditional banking services and innovative financial solutions to its markets. Founded in Amesbury, Massachusetts in 1828, BankProv has the honor of being the 10th oldest bank in the nation. The bank insures 100% of deposits through a combination of insurance provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). For more information, visit bankprov.com.

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