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Eastern Bank Names Paul D. Nancy Pomerleau Named Realtor Spiess to Board of Directors Emeritus

BOSTON – Eastern Bank, a AMHERST – At a recent meet- full-service commercial bank head- ing of the National Association of quartered in Boston, announced to- Realtors annual conference, Nan- day that it has added Paul D. Spiess cy Pomerleau was named Realtor to its Board of Directors. Emeritus by a vote of the National Spiess, former Chairman of Cen- Directors. trix Bank & Trust’s Board of Direc- This honor is bestowed on an ac- tors, was elected to Eastern Bank’s tive Realtor who has been a member Board shortly after Centrix merged of the association for a minimum of into Eastern in late October. 40 years. “Eastern Bank is very pleased to Pomerleau has served in numer- add Paul to our Board,” said East- ous local state and national posi- Patrick Hunt receives his MS Shining Star Award from National MS Society ern Bank Chairman and CEO Rich- tions including President of the Lo- Trustee Ken Jones of Amherst ard E. Holbrook. “Paul’s extensive cal and State Boards, New England business and philanthropic efforts Regional Vice President, Chairman throughout New England will serve of the National MLS Committee Nashua Man Honored by National us, and our newly expanded cus- and National Committee Liaison of tomer base, very well.” Industry and Structure. MS Society Spiess, of Amherst, NH, spent 25 She was also honored as State and years working in the banking and Local Realtor of the Year and a life- Nancy Pomerleau AMHERST – The National MS seaside villages. Hunt volunteered financial services industry, most re- Paul Spiess time membership of the NH Honor Society has honored Nashua busi- to make sure that every cyclist was cently as Executive Vice President Society and a consistent Top Pro- a reputation for being focused and nessman Patrick Hunt for his long- prepared and ready for their 25 or and Chief Operating Officer of CFX ducer. determined. Committed to con- time support in helping to raise 60 mile journeys. Bank in Keene, NH. He also found- ration, board member of the New Nancy is committed to her pro- tinuing education within the real funds for MS research and services. Hunt was honored recently at the ed and served as President of Co- Hampshire Healthcare Cost and fession and community in which estate industry, Nancy realizes that Hunt is the Service Manager at Society’s annual MS Shining Stars lonial Mortgage, Inc., of Amherst, Utilization Review Board, and as a she works and lives. Hard work, ex- accurate, up-to-date information is Goodale’s Bike Shop in Nashua and dinner in Concord, where he was NH, from 1983 to 1993. Director and Vice-Chair of SHARE perience and dedication have been invaluable. Her clients trust her to for the past six years has been pro- awarded the MS Society’s Bike MS During the early 2000s, Spiess Outreach, Inc. of Milford, NH. the foundation of her career. De- deliver the facts and to answer all viding bike mechanic services for Volunteer Award. served as a state legislator in Con- Spiess graduated from Marble- votion to her industry and com- their questions in an ever changing the National MS Society’s Bike MS: This year’s Bike MS: New Hamp- cord and as co-chair of the Citi- head High School (1967), earned munity has given her the respect real estate industry. Seacoast Escape. shire Seacoast Escape will take zens Health Initiative. He currently his undergraduate degree from of her peers and continued sup- Nancy is presently a Broker with Seacoast Escape is an annual bike place on August 22, 2015. For more serves on a variety of boards, in- Colby College (1971) and an MBA port of her clients and customers. Berkshire Hathaway Verani Realty ride that takes its riders across the information or to register, go to cluding: President of the Souhegan in Finance from Boston University She has worked hard to change the in Amherst, NH., serving Southern scenic, less-traveled roads of New www.bikeMSgne.org Valley Interfaith Housing Corpo- (1977). standards of the industry and has NH communities Hampshire, as well as its beautiful Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce Presents 2015 Tech Fair

AMHERST – What’s new, what is worth your time Marketing and moving toward Software and Hardware Three sessions will follow with three presentations • What Your Body Language Says About You – Techni- and what is not in apps, devices, & hardware. The Fair solutions, always working for leaders in their respective running concurrently. Sessions Include: calities That Make Your Photo by Walter Schnecker of C1M Photography will begin on Thursday, January 22, 8:15-11:45 AM at industries, Stephanie brings more than 20 years of in- • Understanding Technology Landscape for Small Busi- St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Amherst with a welcome dustry expertise in software and systems management nesses by Mike Radice of ChartaCloud • Email Marketing for Success by Joanne Randall of Leap Year Marketing and keynote speech by Stephanie Murphy of Richoh solutions as well as marketing solutions to help with • Super Easy-to-Follow Tips for Better Local SEO by Americas on Information Mobility: Knowing what driving business initiatives. Stephanie develops discus- John Kutyla of Pixate Creative • Tips and Best Practices for Using Quickbooks by technology and trends are driving business growth and sions around her customer’s business challenges, al- Sheri-Lynn Fournier of Fournier Accounting & Book- staying on top of them; realizing the critical value of ways bringing into mind how the emerging trends are • Creating SMART Offices by Mike Bonetti of Home keeping Services proper information management to boost productivi- impacting customer’s ability to maximize Productivity, Theater & Beyond ty and protect sensitive data; and understanding how maintain information Security and or enable Informa- • Basics of Computer Upkeep by Derek Pollitt of Pollitt All are welcome. The Tech Fair will take place at St. your changing workforce is working today, and chang- tion Mobility. Currently representing Ricoh USA, as a Enterprises Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3 Craftsman Lane in Amherst ing right along with them. Field Marketing Business Partner, Stephanie excels at • What’s New In Mobile Credit Card Processing by Joel (behind Joey’s Diner on Rt. 101A). $10 pp. includes Over the past 20 years, Keynote Speaker Stephanie being able to help customers with these three key areas Breton of MJM Associates meeting materials, 3 sessions and a light breakfast. Free admission to students with a student ID. For more in- Murphy has focused on Business Development for var- of focus, and it all starts with a business conversation. • Social Selling & Buyer 2.0 by Stephanie Murphy of ious clients in New England. Starting out in Direct formation, visit www.souhegan.net or telephone 673- Richoh America 4360.

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