Mt. Washington Bank Hits It Out of the Park with their 6th Annual Business Persons Breakfast

Contact: Lauren Mann
Mt. Washington Bank
857-524-1155


Nearly 300 people turned out for the 6th Annual Business Persons Breakfast hosted by Mt. Washington Bank on May 17, 2005 at the Bayside Expo Center in Dorchester. Featuring Dr. Charles Steinberg, Executive Vice President/Public Affairs of the Boston Red Sox as guest speaker, this special program drew the highest attendance since its launch in 2000.

In his remarks, Dr. Steinberg illustrated the 2004 Red Sox’ road trip to success, describing the individual talents of the players and the collaborative team effort that ultimately earned them the title World Champions. Dr. Steinberg discussed the faith and beliefs that unite and inspire the Red Sox, including the enormous energy they derive from their fans. Likening the relationship of the team and its supporting Red Sox nation with Mt. Washington Bank and its customers, he also noted the importance of earning loyal customers through equally committed business and services. “It’s obvious that this Bank is committed to you.”

Ed Merritt, Mt. Washington Bank’s President and CEO, commented too on the Bank’s close ties to its neighborhoods and its successful expansion into Dorchester. Noting that the Bank is a mutual institution that cannot be taken over or bought out, he declared “We belong here. We’re not going anywhere.”

Merritt also mentioned the banks Charitable Foundation and how “doing business with Mt. Washington Bank ultimately helps your communities” because 10% of the Bank’s annual profits are given back through charitable donations.

Founded in 1893, Mt. Washington Bank has stayed committed to the promise outlined in its mission statement by being "full-service independent bank, offering financial services to meet the needs of its retail and small business community. Mt. Washington recently announced the opening of its new Gallivan Boulevard branch in Dorchester, representing the Bank's fourth branch location in addition to a stand alone loan center.

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