Mt. Washington Bank Named “Best Places to Work in Massachusetts” by the Boston Business Journal
Bank ranks in the top 5 of mid-size company category

Contact: Lauren Mann
Mt. Washington Bank
857-524-1155
lmann@MtWashingtonBank.com



Boston, MA - - -At its fourth annual regional awards program breakfast held at the Sheraton Hotel in Boston, on June 22, the Business Journal (BBJ) honored Mt. Washington Bank as one of the Best Places to Work in Massachusetts in 2006. With over 300 companies competing in four different categories for these awards, Mt. Washington Bank ranked in the top five of the mid-size company category (mid-size, 101-500 employees). The selection process for this prestigious award was based on the results of employee satisfaction surveys which included questions about work environment, corporate culture and employee retention.

“We are very honored and excited to have been selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Massachusetts, said Ed Merritt, President and CEO. “Providing a positive work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork, professional development and support is very important to us. Receiving this award validates our efforts to be a great place to work and do business.”

According to BBJ Publisher Michael Olivieri, “accommodating employees’ personal needs pays back dividends of loyalty and productivity.” He added, “The Best Places to work know the care of their employees is instrumental in maintaining the quality and reputation for services and products.”

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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