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NH Bankers Association: The Economic Impact on Banking in NH Communities
NH Bankers Association: The Economic Impact on Banking in NH Communities
Posted on by Tom Novak

What is the economic impact on NH neighborhoods from New Hampshire-based banks? How many jobs are created and supported through community banking investment? What is the impact of the financial impact of NH-based banking outreach to nonprofits and charities? What is the overall totality of NH-based banking on the health of NH’s economy?

Kristy Merrill, President – New Hampshire Banking Association, and Chris Logan, President-CEO of Bank of New Hampshire, join us to share the positive economic impact report that NH-based banking has on New Hampshire communities.

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