St. Mary’s Bank Named Large Business of the Year by Hudson Chamber of Commerce

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Hudson St. Mary’s Bank, the nation’s first credit union, has been named Large Business of the Year by the Hudson Chamber of Commerce, an honor that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, meaningful community impact, and lasting contributions across the Greater Hudson community. 

This award honors businesses that demonstrate excellence in leadership, meaningful community contributions, and successful business practices. Recipients must be established organizations serving the Greater Hudson area and actively advancing the well-being of the communities they serve. 

“This recognition reflects who we are at our core,” said Leo Simard, Chief Retail Banking Officer at St. Mary’s Bank. “We are committed to continually evolving to meet the needs of our members while strengthening the meaningful connections we have built within the communities we are proud to serve.” 

Founded in 1908 as the first credit union in the nation, we have always been rooted in community and built on the belief that financial services should empower people. More than a century later, that same belief continues to guide us, pairing trusted, in-person service with modern digital tools, giving our members the flexibility to bank however and wherever they choose.

Never fearing what it means to be first, we’re committed to expanding our capabilities to meet modern member expectations, offering a top-rated mobile app, intuitive digital banking, and tools that help members reach their goals. Offerings include personal and business banking, lending, and wealth management services.

As a New Hampshire-based, NCUA-insured credit union, we take pride in reinvesting in the people, businesses, and neighborhoods we serve. 

The Hudson Chamber’s recognition underscores our ability to balance innovation, operational excellence, and community leadership, a combination that continues to set us apart among financial institutions in the region. 

“We are honored to receive this award,” Simard added. “It belongs to our team members, whose dedication and passion drive everything we do, and to our members and community partners who place their trust in us every day."