The Biddeford, Gorham, and Mechanics Savings Foundation

The Biddeford, Gorham, and Mechanics Savings Foundation is sponsored by Maine Community Bank. This foundation, associated with Maine Community Bank, is dedicated to making a meaningful and immediate impact in the lives of Mainers by supporting individuals and families within their communities, addressing basic needs, and fostering financial empowerment.

Press Center | Maine Community Bank Maine Community Bank Expands Wealth Management Team with Matthew Cyr and Lisa Dube Maine Community Bank continues to build its wealth management capacity with the addition of two experienced professionals who share a belief that financial guidance starts with relationships.

Maine Community Bank Names Five Finalists for Expanded $75,000 LaunchPad Grant Maine Community Bank Names Five Finalists for Expanded $75,000 LaunchPad Grant Five additional Maine companies will compete for the Emerging Business Award PORTLAND, Maine — September 25, 2026 — Five local innovators will compete for a $75,000 grant—the largest in LaunchPad’s 13-year history—when Maine Community Bank hosts its annual live small business pitch competition on […] Maine Community Bank Names Eric Cioffi as Chief Risk Officer Maine Community Bank Names Eric Cioffi as Chief Risk Officer Maine Community Bank has named Eric Cioffi as its new Chief Risk Officer to succeed Julie Brooks, who is retiring this fall.

Cioffi brings more than 25 years of experience in banking and financial services.

His background includes enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, internal audit, […] Maine Community Bank Opens Applications for 2026 LaunchPad Competition Maine Community Bank Opens Applications for 2026 LaunchPad Competition Maine entrepreneurs have until August 13 to apply for the state’s premier competition for innovative small businesses PORTLAND, Maine – July 13, 2026 – Maine Community Bank has opened applications for its 2026 LaunchPad competition, inviting entrepreneurs from across the state to compete for $75,000 in […] Maine Community Bank Names Travis Hersom as Chief Information Officer Maine Community Bank Names Travis Hersom as Chief Information Officer PORTLAND, Maine — June 17, 2026 — Maine Community Bank has appointed Travis Hersom as Chief Information Officer, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to strong technology leadership and secure banking services.

Hersom joins Maine Community Bank following seven years with Baker Newman Noyes, where he served […] Maine Community Bank Enhances Cash Management Team, Launches Dedicated Merchant Services Division Maine Community Bank Enhances Cash Management Team, Launches Dedicated Merchant Services Division PORTLAND, Maine — June 16 , 2026 — Maine Community Bank announced today a realignment of its Cash Management team as the bank continues to expand its commercial banking capabilities and serve more businesses across its growing footprint.

Christine Weymouth will continue to […] Maine Community Bank Announces Leadership Transition in Marketing and Communications Maine Community Bank Announces Leadership Transition in Marketing and Communications PORTLAND, Maine—June 3, 2026—Maine Community Bank announced today a leadership transition that brings marketing and communications under an integrated approach, aligned with the bank’s focus on culture, customer relationships, and community trust.

Brian Robinson, currently Director of Human Resources, will serve in an expanded role […] Maine Community Bank Increases Its LaunchPad Grant Prize to $75,000, Expands Support for Innovative Emerging Businesses Maine Community Bank Increases Its LaunchPad Grant Prize to $75,000, Expands Support for Innovative Emerging Businesses PORTLAND, Maine—May 21, 2026—Maine Community Bank is raising its LaunchPad small business competition grant from $50,000 to $75,000 and its Emerging Business Award grant from $10,000 to $15,000, expanding the Bank’s investment in entrepreneurs building their businesses in Maine.

[…] Maine Community Bank Expands Wealth Management Team with Matthew Cyr and Lisa Dube Maine Community Bank Expands Wealth Management Team with Matthew Cyr and Lisa Dube PORTLAND, Maine—May 13, 2026—Maine Community Bank continues to build its wealth management capacity with the addition of two experienced professionals who share a belief that financial guidance starts with relationships.

Matthew Cyr has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Director of […] Maine Community Bank Announces Executive Leadership Transition in Commercial Banking Maine Community Bank Announces Executive Leadership Transition in Commercial Banking PORTLAND, Maine—May 5, 2026—Maine Community Bank announced today that Chief Commercial Officer Karl Suchecki will retire at the end of May after more than two decades with the bank.

Longtime employee Matt Early, currently Senior Vice President and Director of Commercial Banking, has been named Chief Commercial Officer and will step into […] Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon Names 2026 Beneficiaries, Directing $65,700 to Four Maine Nonprofits Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon Names 2026 Beneficiaries, Directing $65,700 to Four Maine Nonprofits PORTLAND, Maine (March 25, 2026) —The Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon is proud to announce its 2026 beneficiaries: Camp No Limits, Day One, Nanna’s House, and Pine Tree Society.

Together, these four Maine-based nonprofits will receive $65,700 from the proceeds of […] Marcus Buzulchuck Named Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer Marcus Buzulchuck Named Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer PORTLAND, Maine (February 12, 2026) — Marcus Buzulchuck has joined the commercial banking team as Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer, supporting small businesses throughout the Southern Maine market.

Buzulchuck will be based in the bank’s Biddeford office. He previously served as branch manager of the Biddeford–Main Street location and brings nearly 15 years of experience with […] How Business Owners Can Build, Sustain, and Protect a Lasting Business Legacy This article originally appeared in Mainebiz.

By Kim Donnelly, Chief Client Development Officer, Maine Community Bank Owning a business is never about just earning a living. For many families, the business becomes a source of identity, pride, and long-term security.

After decades of working with Maine entrepreneurs, I have seen how much of themselves owners pour […] Maine Community Bank Pledges More Than $60,000 to Support Local Food Banks Portland, Maine – October 29, 2025 – The Biddeford, Gorham, and Mechanics Savings Foundation, one of the philanthropic arms of Maine Community Bank, has pledged $40,000 to food banks across southern Maine.

Combined with recent contributions to Good Shepherd Food Bank and several smaller community organizations, the Bank’s total support for hunger relief in 2025 now […] Maine Labs Wins Maine Community Bank’s 2025 LaunchPad Competition PFAS testing company from Norridgewock tops field of five finalists; others recognized for innovation and impact.

PORTLAND, Maine – October 22, 2025 – Maine Community Bank has named Maine Laboratories the winner of its 2025 LaunchPad small business competition, earning the company the bank’s $50,000 grant to expand its PFAS testing services for homes and businesses. Now in its […] Which Maine Entrepreneur Will Earn $50,000?

MCB Announces 2025 LaunchPad Finalists Maine Community Bank has announced the finalists for its annual LaunchPad small business competition, where one company will earn a $50,000 grant to scale its innovative venture. Is Your Small Business Maine’s Next Big Thing?

Maine Community Bank’s LaunchPad Competition Returns: Application Opens July 14 2025 marks the first year of LaunchPad under Maine Community Bank, following its merger of equals with Gorham Savings Bank on January 1st. Since 2013, LaunchPad has awarded nearly $600,000 in no-strings-attached grants to Maine’s most innovative small businesses, from AI-powered startups to sustainable seafood ventures.

PORTLAND, Maine | July 14, 2025 — Maine Community […] Maine Community Bank Joins Maine Marathon to Empower Three Local Charities in 2025 PORTLAND, Maine – The Maine Marathon is excited to announce that Maine Community Bank has signed on as the title sponsor for the next five years. Additionally, the race is thrilled to reveal the 2025 primary beneficiaries: In Her Presence, Grahamtastic Connection, and Children’s Odyssey.

Each of these exceptional Maine-based nonprofit organizations will receive $20,000 […] Gorham Savings and Maine Community Bank Complete Merger, Forming the Largest Mutual Savings Bank Operating Exclusively in Maine The Newly Combined Maine Community Bank is ‘All in on Maine’ to Enhance Financial Services and Community Support Across Southern and Central Maine PORTLAND, Maine – January 2, 2025 – Gorham Savings Bank and Maine Community Bank are pleased to announce the completion of their merger of equals, forming the largest mutual savings bank operating exclusively in Maine.

This significant […] Maine Community Bank Elects New Board Member, Deborah Roy. Westbrook, Maine—June 7, 2024—Maine Community Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Deborah Roy to its’ Board of Directors.

Roy is an Occupational Safety and Health Keynote Speaker and Principal of SafetySpeaks, as well as a business owner and President of SafeTech Consultants, Inc., Roy has consulted on global safety and health management systems, […] Jeanne Hulit, President & CEO of Maine Community Bank, recently joined Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) on their monthly podcast “MEREDA Matters” where she and Steve deCastro, President & CEO of Gorham Savings Bank, spoke regarding our merger of equals.

Check it out: MEREDA Matters Episode 13 Maine Community Bank Helps Food Pantries Address Food Insecurity in Maine Westbrook, Maine – December 28, 2023 – According to data from Feeding America, 1 in 10 Mainers face hunger; and of those, 1 in 7 children. To help alleviate hunger issues in the community, Maine Community Bank is taking decisive action.

Through the Biddeford and Mechanics Savings Foundation, Maine Community Bank is donating $30,000 to […] Gorham Savings Bank and Maine Community Bank to Combine in a Merger of Equals The two 150-year-old financial services institutions will better serve customers, employees, and the community together BIDDEFORD, Maine and GORHAM, Maine, December 7, 2023 — Maine Community Bancorp, MHC, the parent mutual holding company for Maine Community Bank (“Maine Community Bank”), and Gorham Bancorp, MHC, the parent mutual holding company for Gorham Savings Bank (“Gorham Savings […] You’re leaving the Maine Community Bank website You must be an existing MCB Business Customer to continue If you’re interested in becoming a business customer, please visit a nearby branch location or complete this form .

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