Feb 18, 2025
As the first bank in Red Hook in over 10 years, we entered the neighborhood knowing that we wanted to build trust with residents. In addition to activating a mission-driven team, we also wanted to use an art piece to…
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Feb 06, 2025
As a community bank headquartered in the Bronx, we’ve had the pleasure of serving many local small businesses and consumers—and our reach goes beyond this borough. For years, we’ve worked with Brooklyn-based businesses, helping them realize their goals and help…
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Jan 13, 2025
A Spring Bank Staff Feature With 2025 just beginning, we have much to reflect on and celebrate with our community. We’ve shared more customer success stories, reached more New Yorkers, and successfully amplified our mission of financial inclusion. And, in…
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Dec 30, 2024
A Spring Bank Small Business Feature Determined to make the best of a sudden layoff in real estate marketing, Laura Schafferman pivoted to entrepreneurship. Known for her amazing sweet and salty cracker cookies, Laura decided to start a business selling…
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Dec 13, 2024
Advancing Employee Wellness at The Floating Hospital Centering Financial Health with The Employee Opportunity Loan Program “The Employee Opportunity Loan program is great because the loan has a limit of $3000 and doesn’t require a credit score. It’s easy for…
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Dec 04, 2024
Whether you celebrate the holidays with family and tradition, host friends in ugly sweaters, or savor some well-earned downtime, financial worries can cast a shadow on the season. But they don’t have to. Our nonprofit partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness, can…
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Nov 25, 2024
When you walk into most banks, your first interaction is likely with a teller. If your first interaction falls short of your expectations, it can make or break your banking relationship. At Spring Bank, we take first impressions seriously. We…
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Nov 14, 2024
Starting or expanding a small business in New York City takes more than just a great idea. It requires financial preparation, market understanding, and a solid business plan. At Spring Bank, we know the importance of operations, organizations, and systems…
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Nov 13, 2024
A Spring Bank Nonprofit Feature For five decades, the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) has spearheaded grassroots leadership and transformation in the Bronx. Under the stewardship of Executive Director Sandra Lobo, the organization has been on the frontlines—confronting…
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Oct 21, 2024
Did you know there are almost 1500 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) across the United States? Forty-seven years after the Community Reinvestment Act, we are proud to be among a community of financial institutions and nonprofit organizations with a shared…
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Oct 09, 2024
Creative Stage: A Small Business Feature When we met Madeline Bender, Founder and CEO of Creative Stage, we were instantly inspired by her innovative thinking and commitment to delivering high-quality performing arts programs to children across New York City. Founded…
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Sep 23, 2024
“I would not be where I am without Spring Bank. It’s been a long, 12-year battle to get a bank to work with us. Spring Bank saw our vision and the contracts we had with New York City, and they…
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