Skowhegan Savings, Asst. VP Hart Lauded by Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce
SKOWHEGAN, Maine – Skowhegan Savings and Karen Hart, assistant vice president and marketing officer at the bank were both presented with awards at the annual Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce Dinner and meeting held on February 19, 2010.
The bank, celebrating its 140th anniversary was awarded the Large Business of the Year award for its progressive approach to business, commitment to community, appealing appearance and positive work environment.
Over the past year, Skowhegan Savings introduced the Integrity Service training program that emphasizes a customer-service focus in all of its nine branches, was named a Best Place to Work in Maine and has refocused its charitable giving program to make awards quarterly to community organizations.
Karen Hart was presented with the Alton W. Whittemore Award for lifetime achievement. This is presented to the individual who demonstrates strength of character, leadership qualities and provides outstanding service to the citizens of Skowhegan as well as overwhelming spirit for the community. Hart is well-known throughout the Skowhegan community not only for her work with the bank, but her leadership with numerous community groups including the Skowhegan Rotary Club, Main Street Skowhegan, Run of the River, the Chamber, and several others.
John Witherspoon, president and CEO, commented on the accolades, “All of us at the bank are honored by these awards from our fellow business leaders. We will continue to work hard to exceed expectations and deliver the service and resources that our customers need.”
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Skowhegan Savings, founded in 1869, is an independent
mutual savings bank dedicated to strengthening the Maine
families, businesses and communities it serves. Named as
one of Maine's Best Places to Work in 2009, Skowhegan Savings'
team of friendly, committed employees takes pride in delivering
personalized, competitive banking services with integrity
and putting the needs of their customers first. An innovative
and progressive approach to banking ensures their customers
enjoy a banking experience that is quick, easy and convenient.
Skowhegan Savings' nine Maine branches include two locations
in Skowhegan, as well as locations in Belgrade, Bingham,
Dexter, Fairfield, Madison, Norridgewock, and Pittsfield. For more information, visit www.skowsavings.com or contact Customer Service
at 800.303.9511
