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Jonathan and Hannah Young, a married couple with three daughters, are the owners of Flour Shop Bagels in Pawcatuck, CT. What began as a modest “pay what you want” bake sale at the end of their driveway quickly gained traction and evolved into the thriving business it is today. Bagel Shop Beginnings Jon Young has…
Chelsea Groton Bank announced a new partnership with Thrive Payments, a New England-based payment processing provider, to offer enhanced merchant services solutions to business customers throughout the region. Through this partnership, Chelsea Groton Bank will connect local businesses with a wide range of payment processing solutions designed to meet the needs of merchants of all sizes, from small mobile…
Background Sweatfluence (formerly Soul Sweat Yoga Studios) founder and owner Courtney DelVecchio started her business nine years ago. Courtney was fresh out of college with limited business experience but knew she wanted to try to open her own yoga studio. “Owning a business was never in my plans. I literally had just graduated college the…
Chelsea Groton Bank’s small business customers can now access Zelle®, a fast, easy, and secure way to send and receive money through the Bank’s online and mobile banking platforms. The best part? It’s the fastest way to get paid by your customers! Why Zelle® for Your Business? Zelle® makes it simple to move money quickly…
Small business owners looking to scale their operations and sharpen their strategic edge are invited to attend the Scaling for Success Small Business Series, hosted at Chelsea Groton Bank’s Headquarters, 904 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT, and virtually on Teams. This dynamic, multi-session program is designed to equip local small business owners with the tools, insights,…
Background Carlin Construction, founded in 1995, is a medium-sized commercial construction firm, delivering projects as a general contractor, construction manager and design-builder. Starting from a single room mechanic’s garage in Waterford, the company has grown into a diverse family business led by John Carlin, President, and Dan Carlin, Director of Operations. Carlin Construction handles a…
Chelsea Groton’s longstanding partnership with Visa® ensures that our business cardholders have the purchasing power they need, whether paying for goods or withdrawing cash. Chelsea Groton’s business debit cards offer security, convenience, and other benefits that make them an essential tool for any business. Plus, when you use your debit card, the business from which…
Dave Saia joined Chelsea Groton as a Commercial Loan Officer in 2024. In his role, he meets with customers to learn about their business objectives and works to find the right lending solution for their unique needs, in order to best support their business’s growth. Dave brings decades of experience with him when meeting with…
Finances stress (almost) everyone out. Even your employees! If you’re a business owner trying to think of ways to differentiate your offer from other competitors, and to truly show support to your team, look no further than offering a financial wellness program as part of your employee benefits package. Financial wellness programs can help with…
By Patty Dupre, Operations and Security Risk Analyst, and Alexis Kahn, Cash Management Sales Manager at Chelsea Groton Bank At Chelsea Groton Bank, our Cash Management and Security teams review countless checks and electronic transactions each day. Based on our experience reviewing, detecting, and preventing fraudulent checks from passing through, here are some tips for…
