Bay State Savings Bank

Worcester-based Bay State Bank has added Worcester native James Ciociolo to its commercial lending team, in a new role of senior vice president, commercial lending officer. 

Anne Joyce, who has more than 30 years of banking experience, will serve as the vice president of the new branch. 

The Power 100 edition is an annual report on how power is shared and expended in Central Massachusetts each year, as told through the 100 people who are most effectively wielding their influence, with a special focus on those creating change and bringing new ideas to the forefront.

Worcester-based Bay State Bank has partnered with State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg to hold two virtual workshops seeking to help the state’s entrepreneurs.

Employees at Vision Advertising, Thrive Support & Advocacy, and Main Street Bank are advancing in their careers.

Bay State Savings Bank has appointed Anthony Pasquale to chief commercial banking officer, a newly created position for the Worcester-based bank.

Bay State Savings Bank’s chief community engagement officer Diane Giampa plans to retire following a 27-year tenure with the Worcester-based bank come Dec. 31.   

Higher-ups at Fidelity Bank, American Banker’s Association, and Leominster Credit Union are advancing in their careers.

The property is part of the Elm Park Neighborhood Local Historic District, a designation the area received in 2023.

Worcester Credit Union appointed former executive vice president for Bay State Savings Bank in Worcester as interim president and CEO.