We were pleased to take part in Mayfest in downtown Bennington on May 25. Our tent was a hub of activity as we gave out some swag, visited with people, and enjoyed the beautiful day. Mayfest is an annual event that brings vendors out all along Main St and the shops are all open as […]

Jim Brown, President of The Bank of Bennington, announced that the bank has donated $10,000 to Second Chance Animal Center in Arlington, VT.In doing so, the bank joins nine other prominent area businesses and becomes one of “Ten for Ten”—local companies each donating $10,000 to the animal shelter’s capital campaign.

Jim Brown, President of The Bank of Bennington, announced that the Bank has completed its annual giving to community food cupboards and fuel funds. During the 2018 year-end giving season, The Bank of Bennington donated $25,000 to more than 20 area organizations in 11 towns. Primarily supporting the good work of food cupboards and heating […]

Are you considering buying a home? Understanding the fundamentals of the home buying process can reduce anxiety and improve your home buying experience. The Bank of Bennington sponsors a number of classes in Bennington through NeighborWorks of Western Vermont. Along with being more prepared, our Homebuyer Education Class gives you the ability to become eligible for numerous […]

Nothing is better than Autumn in Vermont! Join The Bank of Bennington in celebrating all that is wonderful with the beautiful season at this year’s Oktoberfest sponsored by the Norshaft Lions Club.  

The 31st Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake is on Saturday, April 7, 2018. For 30 consecutive years Bowl for Kids’ Sake has been the primary fundraising event for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Help Sponsor The Bank of Bennington Team! “We’re very proud to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters program as the Title […]

SVMC Waiting Rooms Now Kid-Friendly The Bank of Bennington donated $25,000 this past summer to help in the hospital’s effort to bring a child-friendly atmosphere to what can be, for kids especially, a scary place. It was part of the bank’s 100th Anniversary celebration and highlights the bank’s commitment to building a better, stronger community. […]

At the annual Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce dinner, The Bank of Bennington and Jim Brown were presented with the 2016 Business Community Spirit Award. The award acknowledges the Bank’s support of community events and efforts to present Bennington in the most positive light. We are very proud of our bank and all those who work here […]

Please join Bennington County Habitat for Humanity for a Financial Empowerment Course to be held two evenings in November. The course will cover aspects of personal financial management. November 7th we will cover the topics “Money Matters,” which includes budgeting and prioritizing financial goals, and “Borrowing Basics,” which explains how credit works. November 14th we […]

BENNINGTON, VT–A consortium of local business leaders, institutions and civic-minded investors are organizing to transform the block of historic buildings at the Four Corners of Bennington into a vibrant, mixed use downtown space with offices, in-town living, restaurants and retail. Bennington Redevelopment Group LLC (BRG LLC) has reached an agreement to acquire the buildings and […]