Machias Savings Bank hosts Business After Hours event in Houlton

    Machias Savings Bank recently held a Business After Hours at their Houlton Branch on North Street in the shopping plaza.
    “Business After Hours is a Chamber of Commerce sponsored event that brings chamber members and other business owners through the doors of the business hosting the event,” said Lori Weston, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce.
    It provides an occasion to educate fellow business people on a particular business, products or items of interest, while also providing an excellent networking opportunity for those who attend.
MEET AND GREET — Participating in the Business After Hours program through the Houlton Chamber of Commerce were, from left, front, Martha McPartland, Machias Savings Bank teller; Barbara Pettit, Machias Savings Bank financial services officer; Terry Wade of Smith and Wesson; Lori Weston, Houlton Chamber  of Commerce executive director; Jackie Jones, Machias Savings Bank branch manager; Destinee Commander, Bridgette Goguen, Kristen Ayotte and Jodi Crandall, Machias Savings Bank tellers; back, Cheryl Locke, Machias Savings Bank assistant bank manager; Chris Lyford of Machias Savings Bank corporate office; Marguerite Lawler, Machias Savings Bank business banking officer; Amanda Ashe, Traci Sanborn, Paul Rudd, all of Machias Savings Bank corporate office and Chris Fitzpatrick, Machias Savings Bank senior regional vice president.
    “This event was designed to bring the local business community together for an opportunity to network with each other, catch up as old friends and new and to enjoy a time of socializing,” said Cheryl Locke, Machias Bank assistant branch manager.
    “Networking is more important than ever and it is vital for businesses to explore new ways to find that exposure,” added Weston.
    Business After Hours events provide a venue for chamber members, business owners and leaders and their employees to interact with business peers, not only to conduct additional business after normal business hours, but a chance to connect in a more relaxed atmosphere.
    “It is an excellent way to make new connections and develop new business relationships, as well,” Weston said.