People Are Talking About Us!
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Baking with the Bank!
“Local means everything to our family-run, wood-fired bakery and gristmill. It’s why we’ve partnered with The Bank of Bennington for 28 years... And counting!”
– Doug Freilich & Julie Sperling, Naga Bakehouse, Middletown Springs
Smoothest Transition
“I moved 7 businesses to this bank at one time, and they made it smooth and easy.”
– Matt Willey, Mattison Tree Farm, Shaftsbury
Hard Workers!
“We both work hard at our jobs and we wanted a bank that would work hard for us.”
– Shawn Devlin & Annie Jackson, New Homeowners, Bennington
Keeping It Personal
“Banking local, interacting with friends & neighbors who work there—it turns banking into an enjoyable experience.”
- Willy Hall, GSS Fire Extinguishers, Bennington
What’s NOT to Like?!
“This bank and the people in it were amazing! They were with us every step of the way as we purchased and restored this historic Norman Rockwell property.”
- Kevin & Sue Harter, Rockwell’s Retreat, Arlington
I Switched!
“Banking local and shopping local—they definitely help our community thrive. That’s why I switched.”
- Tim Severance, Snap-On Tools, Rutland
Vision
“The Bank of Bennington shares my vision and my passion for revitalizing Rutland’s downtown. That’s why I switched my banking there.”
- Mark Foley, MKF Properties, Rutland
Feels Like Family!
“They have been with us since we flipped our very first burger. PLUS, they treat us like family!”
- Andrea Hammer & Matthew LeRay
Depot Street Burgers, Manchester
An Easy Choice
“I live ‘shop local’ everyday– for my home and my business. It’s the very best thing we can do for our community. Luckily, the best choice for banking is also the most local choice.”
- Billy Brownlee, H.N. Williams, Dorset
Our Success!
“Even before we bought our business, the bank was a crucial partner, helping us succeed.”
- Julie Isaacs & Katherine MacLauchlan, La Pêche Lingerie, Manchester
Get Results!
“Call them with any banking questions and get fast, helpful answers.”
- Justine & Tracy Taylor, Vermont Discount Stores, Rutland, Vergennes, Williston
A Better Choice
“We switched our personal and business banking to The Bank of Bennington because of the hometown feel and friendly service. We couldn’t have made a better choice.”
- Joe & Loryn Hamilton, Pittsford
Finding Home!
“The Bank of Bennington gave us the opportunity to turn a house into our home.”
- Jennifer Metcalfe, Shaftsbury
Exactly Right
“The Bank of Bennington provided us with exactly the right loan and care we needed to purchase and renovate our dream home.”
- Brandy Lesser & Chris Macksey, Bennington
Liking Local
“As a local contractor and real estate developer, it’s important to me to bank local and keep the money in the community”
- Bernardo Valente, Carmine Valente & Son Construction, Rutland
We Switched
“We’re a local business working with local people. We were delighted to be able to switch to a local bank.”
- Bob Kinney, Wehse & Kinney Insurance, Rutland
We Switched!
“They made switching easy, and buying a bigger home a breeze with great communication and service!”
- The Walker Family, Bennington
Perfect for Us!
“BIG enough to be effective —small enough to be personal —that’s The Bank of Bennington.”
- Luanne and John Petrone, Johnny Boy’s Pancake House, Rutland
They Banked On Me!
“I want to toast to the two relationships that helped me get to where I am today. My wife and The Bank of Bennington. Thank You Both.”
- Randy Keyes, Manchester Discount Beverage, Manchester
Fantastic!
“We do all our banking here because of the fantastic customer service. And they’re local, like us!”
- Ashlee Marcell Stevens & Howard Marcell, Marcell’s Oil & Propane, Pittsford
The Best!
“We offer the best meats in town. They provide the best business banking relationship, and they’re the best for our community. Everyone wants the best!”
- Gene Guertin, Henry’s Market, Bennington
Our New Equipment Rocks!
“They made improving our business easy—with the care and superior service of a family business (like ours).”
- – Sarah & Patrick Dwyer, Modern Cleaners, Rutland
They Rose to The Challenge!
“The bank worked hard to craft a way for us to retire and have our kids take over stewardship of our spectacular, family-run orchard.”
- Sylvia & Tom Smith, Mad Tom Orchard, East Dorset
Everything
“Everything I need is here—professional advice, all the services, and they even gave me the confidence to handle things myself!”
- Lucienne Williams , Manchester
SWEET!
“They were so helpful to me—a new entrepreneur. They made me the most popular guy in town!”
- Trenton Spafford, Mr. Ding-A-Ling, Rutland
Business Smart
Terrific business bankers —personable, smart, helpful. And they even have great pens. What’s not to love?!
- Jeff Sanborn, Sound Barrier, Rutland
Trusted Counsel & Resources
“They made it possible for me to pursue my passion for business, real estate, and sustainability while contributing to the local community and economy.”
- Kevin Walla, Perfectpiece, Manchester
Local Rocks!
“We switched to the only truly local bank in Rutland because local matters.”
- Dick & Charlotte Tuttle, Rutland
Never a Number
“We love going to the bank—they are always cheerful, there’s friendly banter, and we never feel like just a number.”
- Dr. Donna Miller & Dr. Glen MacKenzie, Women and Children’s Services of Southern Vermont, Manchester
Why Here?
“I feel like I am part of a friendly, helpful community. It’s why we live here and why I bank here.”
- Laura Maloney and her son Max, Manchester
People You Trust
“As a locally owned company we know the importance of doing business with people we know and trust. That’s why we bank here.”
- Scott Sullivan, Rutland Fuel, Rutland
Over 20 Years!
“The Bank of Bennington has been our bank for over 20 years. Their dedication to friendly, professional service is second to none.”
- Bob & Tammy Pollard, Manchester
Easy Banking
“This bank knows us and understands the seasonality of our business. They make our lives much easier!”
- Vic Shappy, VMS Construction, Rutland
Effortless Banking
“I manage over 15 personal and business accounts at this bank. They make it easy and truly look out for our best interests.”
- Margretta Fischer, Arlington
Incredibly Helpful!
"They’re always very good to small businesses, but during COVID they have been nothing short of amazing!"
- Mark & Melody French, The Silver Fork, Manchester
Phenomenal!
“They go above and beyond to help us grow our business.”
- Hunter & Steve Brassard, A-Team Auto Glass, Rutland
A Bank We Trust
“Having our mortgage, savings, and checking at one bank makes sense. Placing them at a bank we trust, means the world to us”
- Kate Bryan, Arlington
Easy as Pie!
“Everything with them has been so easy—even our switch from another bank. I am so glad we made the move!”
- Gordon Fox, Pittsford Auto Center, Pittsford
They Answer the Phone!
“I talk to real people, my calls get returned, my questions are answered promptly. It’s reassuring to work with such a bank.”
- Barry Beauchamp, Beauchamp and O’Rourke Pharmacy, Rutland