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🔒Tech support: Community banks are partnering with fintechs to deliver a competitive mobile banking experience while keeping the human touch

In 2012, a WBJ review found less than half of Central Massachusetts banking institutions had a mobile banking app. Today, you’d be hard pressed to find a bank or credit […]

🔒Diversifying business loans: Lenders and entrepreneurs of color are trying to overcome historic biases and practical barriers in commercial lending

Central Massachusetts institutions like Webster Five and St. Mary’s are working to open up the financial system by educating entrepreneurs of color.

Webster Five selects new finance chief after CFO’s rise to CEO

Shortly after Webster Five promoted its CFO Brian Westerlind to president and CEO, the Auburn-based bank has named his successor.

Herb Chambers offloads 10 Central Mass. facilities as part of larger $1.5B sale to Atlanta firm

The Herb Chambers Cos., the Somerville-based automotive retail and service firm with ten locations in Central Massachusetts, has finalized its sale to Atlanta-based Asbury Automotive Group for $1.45 billion.
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Worcester native takes over leadership role at Webster Five

Brian Westerlind has taken on the role of leading Webster Five bank, following the July 1 retirement of President & CEO Don Doyle.

Ocean State Job Lot opening new Auburn location at former Big Lots

Ocean State plans to hire up to 70 positions for its new location.

Webster Five’s new Auburn branch features work from disabled artists

The new branch saw Webster Five partner with Artlifting, an organization that connects disabled artists with professional opportunities.

Metal Supermarkets opens second Mass. location in Auburn

Metal Supermarkets offers 8,000 shapes and grades of metal, tailored to customers’ specific needs.
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Canton firm buys four Central Mass. car washes for $3.4M

A Canton-based firm, which already owns several car washes in Central Massachusetts, has purchased four more for a total price of $3.41 million.

Movers & Shakers for March 24, 2025

Employees are being hired, promoted, and elected to boards throughout Mirick O’Connell, Fletcher Tilton, and MutualOne Bank.
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