Vermont Business Magazine Beacon Bank, formerly Berkshire Bank, is presenting the 2026 Women in Leadership Luncheon in partnership with the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce in Manchester on May 13 at noon.
The signature event is expected to welcome more than 200 attendees from across southwestern Vermont, featuring a co-keynote presentation by Emily Bush of the Vermont Women’s Fund and Rhoni Basden of Vermont Works for Women. It will also include three awards recognizing local women for their leadership and impact: Young Woman in Leadership, Woman of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement.
“The Women in Leadership Luncheon brings people together in a meaningful way and continues to inspire connection, recognition and growth throughout the region,” said Michele Hunter, Beacon Bank’s regional leader for Vermont. “We are honored to once again support an event that celebrates the leadership, impact, and influence of women across our communities.”
Tickets are available through the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce at www.swvtchamber.com/womenluncheon.
Beacon Bank has five locations in Vermont. They are located in Manchester (2), Rutland, Arlington and Ludlow.
About Beacon Bank
Beacon Bank is a full-service, regional bank serving the Northeast and a subsidiary of Beacon Financial Corporation (NYSE: BBT). Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the bank has $24 billion in assets and more than 145 branches throughout New England and New York. The company, through Beacon Bank, offers a full suite of tailored banking solutions including commercial, cash management, asset-based lending, retail, consumer and residential products and services. It also provides equipment financing through its Eastern Funding subsidiary, SBA lending through its 44 Business Capital division and private wealth services through Clarendon Private. To learn more, visit BeaconBank.com
MANCHESTER, Vermont, May 6, 2026 — Beacon Bank
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