Merrimack Valley

BankProv Welcomes Sandra Ennin as VP, Business Banking Officer

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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AMESBURY, Mass., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BankProv (NASDAQ: PVBC), a future-ready commercial bank that offers technology-driven banking solutions to its clients, is pleased to announce the addition of Sandra Ennin to the organization as Vice President (VP), Business Banking Officer.

Key Points: 
  • AMESBURY, Mass., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BankProv (NASDAQ: PVBC), a future-ready commercial bank that offers technology-driven banking solutions to its clients, is pleased to announce the addition of Sandra Ennin to the organization as Vice President (VP), Business Banking Officer.
  • In her role at BankProv, Sandra will be responsible for driving the growth and success of the Bank's small business loan portfolio, by fostering strong relationships with current clients and spearheading initiatives to attract new business opportunities.
  • "Sandra has a proven track record of delivering financial solutions to small businesses in the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts," said Joe Kenney, Chief Lending Officer for BankProv.
  • Throughout her career she has made significant contributions at well-regarded financial institutions where she held various roles within business banking.

BI Anna Jaques Hospital RNs Cast Overwhelming Vote to Authorize Three-Day Strike In Effort to Attain a New Contract to Recruit and Retain the Staff Needed to Ensure Quality Patient Care

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The registered nurses at Beth Israel Lahey Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), who are currently in contract talks with hospital management, cast an overwhelming "yes" vote (99 percent) yesterday authorizing their local union leaders to call a three-day strike should hospital executives continue to fail to address longstanding issues that currently affect their ability to deliver the best possible care to patients.

Key Points: 
  • "We are trying to provide the highest-quality care possible to the people of this community, at a hospital we love and want to see thrive.
  • We need AJH executives to finally listen to us, and then to work with us to find and implement appropriate solutions."
  • "We love our hospital and our community and will do everything possible to restore it to its former highest standards."
  • Loss of vital services for the community as promised by BI Lahey in its agreement to merge with the hospital.

MNA: Dana-Farber Merrimack Valley Nurses to Leaflet Outside Boston Hospital September 29 about DFCI Spending Money on Lock Out After Strike Instead of Investing in Nurses and Cancer Patients

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
National Nurses United, State, AOCNP, Legislature, Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, Nursing, DFCI, Workplace, D. Lawrence Kincaid, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cancer, Multimedia, Movement, Patient, Practitioner, Hospital, Commonwealth, Merrimack, Disease, MNA, Merrimack Valley

BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During a lockout inflicted on Merrimack Valley nurses and patients by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) following a one-day strike, nurses will meet outside the DFCI hospital in Boston on Friday, September 29 to leaflet the public and share their concerns about how Dana-Farber executives are spending critical resources.

Key Points: 
  • DFCI – MV nurses and nurse practitioners held a one-day strike on September 27 because DFCI executives refused to make reasonable compromises with nurses to reach a fair contract.
  • Instead of reaching a reasonable compromise with nurses, DFCI is refusing to let nurses back to work following the strike.
  • DFCI executives are spending money on travelers rather than allowing local nurses to care for their patients.
  • DFCI is disaffiliating from Brigham and Women's Hospital and spending millions on a new inpatient hospital.

MNA: Nurses Prepare to Strike at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Merrimack Valley on September 27 as DFCI Executives Refuse to Meet RN Needs and Threaten Lockout Using Travelers

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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METHUEN, Mass., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A one-day strike by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) – Merrimack Valley registered nurses and nurse practitioners appears likely to begin at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27 because DFCI executives have refused to make reasonable compromises with nurses to reach a fair contract.

Key Points: 
  • Instead, DFCI executives have threatened to lock out nurses after the strike and spend precious patient care resources on travelers.
  • DFCI – MV nurses are seeking to secure existing benefits and receive competitive pay, which would enable them to provide the high-quality cancer care Merrimack Valley patients deserve.
  • DFCI has made minimal movement since nurses announced their strike, including no agreement on benefits and daily overtime standards.
  • "We are prepared to strike if necessary to protect cancer care quality and access for Merrimack Valley patients," said Kerrin Albert, Infusion RN at DFCI – MV.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Makes no Substantial Movement Ahead of One-Day Strike by MNA Nurses at Merrimack Valley Clinic; DFCI Threatens to Lock Out Nurses Using Travelers

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Workforce, Exercise, National Nurses United, State, AOCNP, Employment, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, National Labor Relations Board, Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, DFCI, Strike, R. D. Lawrence, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cancer, Nursing, Movement, Retirement, Investment, Patient, MV, Hospital, Health, Disease, MNA, Merrimack Valley

METHUEN, Mass., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) refused to make meaningful progress on key Merrimack Valley nurse issues during negotiations on September 19, and threatened to lock out nurses for two days following their planned one-day strike on September 27.

Key Points: 
  • Nurses were required by labor law to give DFCI at least 10 days' notice before the strike.
  • "We are prepared to strike if necessary to protect cancer care quality and access for Merrimack Valley patients," said Kerrin Albert, Infusion RN at DFCI – MV.
  • DFCI – MV nurses held an informational picket on June 2 attended by nurses, community members, union supporters, and elected officials.
  • MV nurses have proposed wages that are less than what DFCI Boston nurses earn, and DFCI has still said no.

One-Day Strike Notice Issued by MNA Nurses at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Merrimack Valley After DFCI Refuses to Agree to a Contract with Competitive Pay and Benefits Security

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
Workforce, Exercise, National Nurses United, State, AOCNP, Employment, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, National Labor Relations Board, Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, DFCI, Strike, J. D. Lawrence (playwright), Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cancer, Nursing, Retirement, Investment, Patient, MV, Hospital, Disease, MNA, Merrimack Valley

METHUEN, Mass., Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --The registered nurses of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – Merrimack Valley, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, issued notice to DFCI on Friday evening that they plan to hold a one-day strike on Wednesday, September 27 unless the institute agrees to a fair contract that provides secured benefits and competitive pay, enabling nurses to provide the high-quality cancer care Merrimack Valley patients deserve.

Key Points: 
  • Nurses were required by labor law to give DFCI at least 10 days' notice before the strike.
  • This plan will cost many millions of dollars, while DFCI refuses to make reasonable investments in its existing nurse and nurse practitioner workforce in Merrimack Valley.
  • "We are prepared to strike if necessary to protect cancer care quality and access for Merrimack Valley patients," said Kerrin Albert, Infusion RN at DFCI – MV.
  • MV nurses have proposed wages that are less than what DFCI Boston nurses earn, and DFCI has still said no.

MNA Nurses at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Merrimack Valley Vote to Authorize One-Day Strike as DFCI Refuses to Treat Nurses Equally and Settle a Fair Contract

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Workforce, National Nurses United, State, AOCNP, Employment, National Labor Relations Board, Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, DFCI, J. D. Lawrence (playwright), Cancer, Nursing, Retirement, Patient, Risk, MV, Health, Disease, MNA, Merrimack Valley

METHUEN, Mass., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The registered nurses of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – Merrimack Valley, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, voted on Wednesday, August 2 to authorize a one-day strike because Dana-Farber executives have refused to agree to a fair contract that would provide equal benefits and competitive pay, and enable nurses to provide the high-quality cancer care Merrimack Valley patients deserve.

Key Points: 
  • The vote gives the nurses elected to the DFCI – MV MNA Bargaining Committee authorization to hold a one-day strike if necessary.
  • DFCI – MV nurses would then plan to hold a 24-hour strike unless DFCI agreed to a fair contract by that date.
  • Through the mediator on July 13, DFCI told Merrimack Valley nurses that they were not entitled to the same benefits as Boston-based DFCI nurses.
  • DFCI must settle a fair contract with MV nurses to demonstrate its commitment to local patients.

British Swim School Dives into New Massachusetts Location

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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LAWRENCE, Mass., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School, the nation's leading "learn to swim" franchise company, is maintaining its impressive growth trajectory throughout North America with the opening of its newest franchise location in Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley.

Key Points: 
  • The Nation's Premier 'Learn to Swim' Provider Open in Lawrence, MA
    LAWRENCE, Mass., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School , the nation's leading "learn to swim" franchise company, is maintaining its impressive growth trajectory throughout North America with the opening of its newest franchise location in Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley.
  • For new owner Rachael Proia, owning a British Swim School is a family affair.
  • "I bought into a different franchise and am now expanding into British Swim School.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Rachael to the British Swim School family," said Ashley Gundlach, British Swim School President.

Cummings awards FORGE $150,000 grant

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 1, 2023
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SOMERVILLE, Mass., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FORGE is one of 150 nonprofits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program.

Key Points: 
  • SOMERVILLE, Mass., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FORGE is one of 150 nonprofits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program.
  • The Cummings $30 Million Grant Program primarily supports Massachusetts nonprofits that are based in and serve Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk counties.
  • Through this place-based initiative, Cummings Foundation aims to give back in the areas where the foundation owns commercial property.
  • This is FORGE’s first grant from the Cummings Foundation.

Interise and the Urban League Bring NextStage Minority Business Entrepreneur Academy & NextStage Accelerator to Massachusetts Gateway Cities

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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BOSTON, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interise, a national non-profit headquartered in Boston, has partnered with The Urban League of Springfield and Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts to offer NextStage Minority Business Entrepreneur Academy and NextStage Accelerator powered by Interise.

Key Points: 
  • New Venture to Assist Minority Small Business Growth, Expansion
    BOSTON, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interise, a national non-profit headquartered in Boston, has partnered with The Urban League of Springfield and Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts to offer NextStage Minority Business Entrepreneur Academy and NextStage Accelerator powered by Interise.
  • "NextStage Minority Business Entrepreneur Academy and NextStage Accelerator will provide a welcomed boost to Springfield area minority-owned small business, and we are grateful for this partnership with Interise and Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts," added Urban League of Springfield Consultant/CEO & President Yvette M. Frisby.
  • "We are honored to partner with Urban League of Springfield and Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts on this important initiative."
  • NextStage Accelerator will be offered in both English and Spanish while NextStage Minority Business Entrepreneur Academy will be in English only.