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20 Worcester Business Journal | February 4, 2019 | wbjournal.com P H O T O F I N I S H commerce community GO HAND HAND. At Country Bank, we've been helping the businesses that help make our neighborhoods stronger since 1850. Like Liberty Companies, which is helping the community thrive by converting an old Worcester building into a special education center. What do you want to accomplish with your business? Stop by and see us. We'd be honored to help. (800) 322-8233 | countrybank.com/business Member FDIC Member DIF Money momentum The Small Business Administration recognized Avidia Bank as the best Massachusetts Lender to Manufacturers in 2018. Last fiscal year, 177 Bay State lenders utilized SBA loan products, representing more than $754 million in capital for small businesses. Pictured (from left) are Bob Nelson, SBA Mass. district director; and Avidia's Bart Murphy, Lee Thompson and Joseph Sova. *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rate is determined by your personal credit history. Auto rate applies to 2014 & newer vehicles; maximum term of 48 months. Offer valid on loans new to SCU. Current SCU loans may refi nance with a minimum of $2,500.00 additional funds subject to value of vehicle. Payment example: $10,000.00 @ 2.24% for 48 months; P & I $218.00, total interest over life $463.97. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and rates may change at any time without notice. APR refl ects a 0.25% discount for payment deducted from SCU deposit account. Cancellation of automatic payments from SCU deposit account after loan consummation may result in rate increase. Membership to SCU requires a one-time interest-earning deposit of $5.00 in a prime share account. Equal Housing Opportunity. Equal Opportunity Employer. Federally insured by NCUA. NMLS #616673. †Toy car may vary from photo. No purchase necessary. Please visit southbridgecu.com/car-raffl e for complete raffl e details. We've got you. EVERYONE LOVES THE OPEN ROAD AUTO LOANS BY SCU Apply for an auto loan on or before 2/25/19 and be entered to win a ride-on toy car! † No purchase necessary. Please visit: southbridgecu.com/car-raffl e for complete raffl e details. Let's talk. 888.599.2265 | southbridgecu.com Rates as low as 2.24 % APR * MANUFACTURING U M M I T & Worcester Business Journal's EXCELLENCE AWARDS MANUFACTURING S U M M I T & EXCELLENCE AWARDS WBJ Worcester Business Journal This spring the Worcester Business Journal will be recognizing some of the area's top manufacturing firms with our 4th annual Central Mass "Manufacturing Excellence Awards". Winners will be profiled in the special section on Manufacturing in our April 1 issue of the Worcester Business Journal, and we'll hold a special awards ceremony along with a keynote address and panel discussion on manufacturing on April 18, 2019. NOMINATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 15, 2019 For details and nomination form visit www.wbjournal.com/manufacturing WE WILL BE RECOGNIZING MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: n GENERAL EXCELLENCE – C ompanies that are the best of the best. • Under 25 employees • 25 -99 employees • Over 100 employees n EMERGING MANUFACTURER n PRODUCT DESIGN & INNOVATION n WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTIVITY n GREEN MANUFACTURING n COLLABORATION IN MANUFACTURING Call for nominations! Supporting Sponsors Clinton Savings Bank | Health New England James Monroe Wire & Cable Presenting Sponsors Corporate Sponsors