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The Art of SBA LendingInterview with Former Acting SBA Administrator Jeanne HulitThis week on The Art of SBA Lending we're honored to be bringing you an interview with one of the few people who have actually run the SBA. Welcome, Jeanne Hulit, former acting SBA administrator and current CEO of Maine Community Bank! Jeanne is here giving us her takes on the 2023 changes of the SBA, and what she thinks about simplifying the SOP. We're talking about raising the SBA limits, her background in the SBA, and of course, her time in charge. We're excited about this one, so listen in and don't forget to subscribe...2024-03-0744 min
MEREDA MattersA Merger of Equals: The Growth of Maine Community BankJeanne Hulit, President and CEO of Maine Community Bank, and Steve deCastro, President and CEO of Gorham Savings Bank, sit down with MEREDA Board Member Josh Soley for the thirteenth episode of MEREDA Matters - the podcast that puts you in the room with the people who are driving responsible development in Maine. Hulit and deCastro share how the recent merger of Gorham Savings Bank and Maine Community Bank came together – an 18 month process that has resulted in a win-win for both banks. The group discusses some of the barriers to the merger process, the succession planning they have in pl...2024-01-0938 min
On the Balance Sheet®Jeanne Hulit, Maine Community Bank (ME)In this month’s episode, Vin and Zach are joined by Jeanne Hulit, President and CEO of Maine Community Bank. The depth and breadth of Jeanne’s resume provides the backdrop for a wide-ranging discussion that includes her: Journey from international business to the regional and community banking arenasTime as the acting administrator with the Small Business AdministrationCurrent stewardship of a “merger of equals”Role as a Director with the Federal Reserve Bank of BostonJeanne discusses the importance of saying “yes,” making effective decisions, and her passion for community banking as the ultimate economic development model.For more insi...2023-08-1631 min