You may have started to see some UMassFive video advertisements on the local news, or while browsing on the internet. We are proud to be able to showcase our mission of empowering local people and businesses in their financial lives by spotlighting you, our members! Learn more about whom we are spotlighting below.
Newsletter 2024 V1 Article - At UMassFive, It Really Is All About You!
Bob is the owner of Quadrini Bikes USA, headquartered in Florence. Upon meeting Bob, one of our first Business Account Holders here at UMassFive, we quickly saw how Quadrini e-bikes aligned with our sustainable goals. We are proud to have partnered with Bob and Quadrini to offer exclusive no interest financing up to $5,000 on any Quadrini model.
Sadie is the Assistant Manager/Greenhouse Manager at Astarte Farm in Hadley. A no-till-no-spray certified organic vegetable grower, the farm provides local produce to the community through its CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. UMassFive members looking to sign up for an Astarte Farm (or another local farm) CSA have the option of spreading out the upfront cost over a six-month term with a no interest UMassFive Farm Share loan. Now is the season to be thinking ahead to the delicious fruits and veggies that will be produced through the spring, summer, and fall.
Nicole is the Executive Director of Gun Violence Elimination Alliance (G.V.E.A.) and has a strong presence in the Springfield community. When Nicole is not busy raising her five children or working towards her doctoral degree, she enjoys volunteering and is always reaching out to organizations and community members to see how she can help and be involved.
Jason is the Executive Director of the Northampton Community Music Center (NCMC). A staple in the Northampton community, the NCMC continues to foster the love and pursuit of music through quality education, performances, and activities that are accessible to all. NCMC employs more than 50 professional music teachers for its annual enrollment of nearly 1,000 students and reaches hundreds more through its outreach programming, workshops, and special events. NCMC’s scholarship program provides financial aid to more than 150 socio-economically disadvantaged students each year and has never denied aid to a qualifying applicant.
UMassFive’s emphasis has always been on the local people, businesses, and non-profit organizations that choose to do their banking with us and that do so much good in our local communities. Interested in being featured in the future? Be sure to email marketing@umassfive.coop.