The Chamber News Newswire

Girl Gang Connection Conference

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:35:52 GMT

Join the Girl Gang Association next Wednesday for their Connection Conference — an inspiring day focused on connection, empowerment, and professional growth! From powerful speakers to actionable workshops and high-energy netowrking, this is more then a conference it's a movement.

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Date: May 20, 2026

Time: 9AM - 3PM

Location: The Cushing Center, Norwell MA

Kenneth Ryvicker Named SVP/Senior Lending Officer at Bank of Canton

Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Kenneth Ryvicker Named Senior Vice President/Senior Lending Officer at Bank of Canton

Accomplished industry veteran to lead bank's commercial lending operation

SVP, Senior Lending Officer Kenneth Ryvicker

CANTON, Mass. (May 12, 2026) – Bank of Canton recently appointed Kenneth Ryvicker to its leadership team as senior vice president/senior lending officer. A longtime commercial lender and team leader in the Greater Boston area, Ryvicker will oversee all aspects of the bank's commercial lending function and portfolio.

"Bank of Canton has a very impressive loan portfolio – solid and well diversified across industries," said Ryvicker. "The asset quality is terrific. The bank's lending team has established very productive partnerships with many commercial clients and local businesses, and I'm eager to help support those relationships, deepen those relationships, and grow the portfolio carefully and selectively, one opportunity at a time."

Prior to joining Bank of Canton, Ryvicker led a team of six commercial lenders for a regional bank with $20 billion in assets. He was responsible for his team's $1.5 billion commercial portfolio, including $300 million in outstandings he had personally developed during his 19-year tenure at the organization. He also previously held leadership roles at local community banks in the South Shore and Neponset Valley area.

Working out of the bank's corporate headquarters building in Canton, Ryvicker reports directly to President & CEO Michael Lindberg.

"I've had the pleasure of working with Ken previously," said Lindberg, "and I know firsthand that his relationship management skills are exceptional. He has built high-performing teams and facilitated many complex transactions. As Bank of Canton continues to grow and finance more commercial activity in our communities, I'm confident that our loan portfolio will remain strong and well managed under his leadership."

Ryvicker received his bachelor's degree in business from Ithaca College. He is an avid fly fisherman and currently resides in Westwood with his wife.

About Bank of Canton

Established in 1835, Bank of Canton is a Massachusetts-chartered mutual savings bank that offers its consumer, business and government banking customers access to a full array of deposit, loan, investment and convenience service options. As a mutual savings bank, the bank has no stockholders and acts exclusively in the best interests of its customers and communities. The bank lends throughout Massachusetts, and has branches in Canton, Quincy and Randolph and a mortgage center in Auburn. All deposits are fully insured between the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). For more information, visit www.ibankcanton.com. Member FDIC. Member DIF. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #408169.

Eastern Bank Announces Leadership Appointment In Commercial Lending

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Eastern Bank Announces Leadership Appointment In Commercial Lending

Yongmei Chen Promoted to Commercial Group Director of Community Development Lending

BOSTON, MA, May 8, 2026 – Eastern Bank today announced a key leadership update within its Commercial Lending Team. Senior Vice President Yongmei Chen has been promoted to Commercial Group Director of Community Development Lending. She succeeds Pamela Feingold, who served in the role until her passing on March 16, 2026.

Ms. Chen is a long-tenured Eastern commercial lending leader with over 30 years of banking experience, and has held numerous leadership positions since joining Eastern in 2007. She worked with Ms. Feingold for the past 15 years, serving as a Senior Vice President and Team Leader of Eastern’s Community Development Lending Group when the portfolio grew from under $600 million to over $2 billion. Ms. Chen specializes in lending to nonprofit organizations, particularly for affordable housing and economic revitalization projects. Active in the community, she serves on the Executive Committee of Asian Community Development Corporation; as Finance and Audit Committee Chair of the Preservation of Affordable Housing; as Board Treasurer of English for New Bostonians; and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Housing and Investment Corporation, and Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association’s (CHAPA) Policy Leadership Council. She is a graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

“We are fortunate to benefit from Yongmei’s deep experience, significant relationships, and extensive knowledge in both community development lending and the nonprofit sector to carry forward Pam’s incredible legacy,” said Greg Buscone, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer of Eastern Bank. “In addition to her leadership on different community boards, Yongmei for many years served as a Co-Chair of Eastern’s Asian American Professional Employee Collective. We are confident she will provide steady leadership of the critical and results-driven work of our community development lending team in the communities we serve.”

Ms. Chen said, “Thanks to the dedication of Pam and many others, Eastern’s Community Development Lending Group is very well-positioned to continue its leading work in doing what’s right and smart for our business and our communities. I am honored and humbled to carry Pam’s legacy forward.”

Eastern provides a range of community development financing offerings to fund the development of affordable housing and support the credit needs of nonprofits. Community development lending solutions include construction and real estate financing, working capital lines of credit, multi-layered leverage loans for both New Market and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects, tax-exempt bond financing, and highly sophisticated treasury services and deposit products.

About Eastern Bank
Founded in 1818, Eastern Bank is Greater Boston’s leading local bank with more than 125 branch locations serving communities in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. As of March 31, 2026, Eastern had approximately $30.6 billion in assets. Eastern provides a full range of banking and wealth management solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes including through its Cambridge Trust Wealth Management and Private Banking Divisions, which include the largest bank-owned independent investment adviser in Massachusetts with $9.8 billion in assets under management. Eastern takes pride in its advocacy and community support that includes more than $240 million in charitable giving since 1994. An inclusive company, Eastern is comprised of deeply committed professionals who value relationships with their customers, colleagues and communities. Join us for good at www.easternbank.com and follow Eastern on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: EBC) is the holding company for Eastern Bank. For investor information, visit investor.easternbank.com.

Beery-Brooks appointed COO of New England Village

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Pembroke, MA – New England Village, Inc (NEV) is proud to announce following a comprehensive and thoughtful search and recruitment process, the appointment of Michelle Beery-Brooks as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective May 4. In her role, Ms. Beery-Brooks will champion NEV’s mission and values and reinforce the organization’s commitment to quality, accountability, and a workforce that feels supported and valued

“Michelle brings a deep commitment to our mission and a strong understanding of our programs and operations,” said Christine Chagnon, NEV President and Chief Executive Officer. “I am truly pleased to have the opportunity to work alongside and collaborate with her in this role. Her leadership and ability to translate vision into practice will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our programs and advance our mission.”

“I’m honored and excited to step into the role of Chief Operating Officer for an organization whose mission makes such a meaningful difference in people’s lives”, said Beery-Brooks. “I look forward to partnering with our dedicated team to strengthen our impact, support our community, and help drive the organization’s continued growth and success.”

With more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in human services, Beery-Brooks has led large, multidisciplinary teams and supported complex, community-based programs across intellectual and developmental disability and behavioral health systems.

She brings a collaborative, values driven approach and a strong commitment to building effective teams, thoughtful systems and environments where both individuals supported and staff can thrive.

New England Village, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their potential and pursue their dreams through innovative programs and community living. New England Village has program sites in Pembroke and Kingston. For more information visit www.newenglandvillage.org.

Quincy Credit Union Food Drive

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT