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Sullivan to Head Up Back-Office, Retail Operations at Both Newburyport and Pentucket Banks

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Keri Sullivan was recently named senior vice president, director of operations and customer service by River Run Bancorp, MHC. She is responsible for strategic direction and oversight of all back-office and retail operations for both Newburyport Bank and Pentucket Bank. The Operations Department consists of consumer loan servicing, residential and commercial loan servicing, deposit operations including EFT and payment processing, consumer digital banking operations, treasury services operations and the service center. The service center is the contact center for both banks and includes all forms of customer contact such as calls, emails, chats, texts and ATM live banker support, as well as consumer processing. Sullivan, of Newburyport, has more than 25 years of banking experience most recently as senior vice president, director of operations at Newburyport Bank where she began her career as a teller.

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‘Do You Remember When the Days Were Long?’ Art Exhibition in Downtown Haverhill

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“Do you remember when the days were long?,” a solo exhibition featuring new sculptural work by Joe LoVasco, is on display in through Sunday, June 2, in downtown Haverhill. There are two distinctive series on display Saturdays, from noon-4 p.m., at the SJ Art Consulting gallery at 43 Washington St.—both created within the past year at LoVasco’s home in Haverhill. “Dream Stack and Outlines” was born from observations of his then-infant son, Orlando’s blocks and chunky toys. Early iterations of the work included smooth surfaces and rounded edges, whereas the most recent sculptures contain not only pointed corners, but a greater amount of visual and physical problem solving on the part of the artist. “Watching my son build his own sculptures from my scrap pieces, while also having the opportunity to learn from him, will continue to inspire me,” says the artist.

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May 9 Expo at iHub Haverhill to Connect Businesses with Free Programs and Resources

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Businesses wondering if they qualify for tax incentives; in need of good employees; trying to access resources available to women, minority or veteran-owned business; or that need capital may find answers during a May business expo in Haverhill. State Undersecretary of Economic Foundations Ashley Stolba will provide a keynote address, while Haverhill Mayor Melinda E. Barrett, a longtime downtown business owner, will also speak. UMass Lowell Innovation Hub in Haverhill is partnering with the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, City of Haverhill, Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce and Merrimack Valley Planning Commission for the regional business resource fair Thursday, May 9, 8:30-11:30 a.m., at UMass Lowell iHub, 2 Merrimack St., Haverhill. “It’s not always easy to find and access resources as entrepreneurs or small business owners,” said Stephanie Guyotte, associate director of the Innovation Hub. “Bringing these organizations together in one place, businesses and entrepreneurs and can come and get all of their questions answered, learn new things, and take advantage of all the resources that the state and others have to offer.”

Jerrard Whitten, executive director of the Merrimack Valley Economic Development Corporation and the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, added “This expo allows businesses to connect with state resources and partners to fuel sustained development, driving progress and prosperity throughout the valley.

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Fish to Leave Greater Lawrence Family Health Center; Board Plans Needs Assessment and Search

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Dr. Guy L. Fish, who became president and CEO of Greater Lawrence Family Health Center in 2021, is leaving the position. The Health Center’s board of directors said Tuesday it will assess the organization’s current and future needs and undertake a comprehensive search. In a statement, the board said members “appreciate the leadership Dr. Fish has provided over the last three years, especially as the Health Center navigated the challenges of COVID-19 and the transition from the pandemic, and we thank him for his leadership in the development of our strategic plan and our new Accountable Care Organization partnership.”

Fish succeeded John M. Silva. He previously served as acting CEO of Nextstage Therapeutics, CEO of Cellanyx Diagnostics and was a leader with profit and loss responsibilities for 17 years at the health care strategy consulting firm Fletcher Spaght. Greater Lawrence Family Health Center serves more than 68,000 patients with their primary health care needs at locations in Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen.

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Covanta Changes Its Name to Reworld to Reflect Full Suite of Carbon-Negative Waste Solutions

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A Ward Hill company with a more than 35-year relationship taking waste from Haverhill and other communities and generating electricity is taking a new name it says better reflects its commitment to a more sustainable world. Covanta, which got its start in Haverhill as Ogden Martin, is now known as Reworld. “Rebranding was inevitable as we looked to the years ahead with all our total waste solutions under a one name. A name that demonstrates our commitments and services far into the future,” said Area Asset Manager Mark Van Weelden. In a statement, the Morriston, N.J.-based company said it has made $1 billion in investment and acquisitions to deliver “carbon-negative waste solutions that can reliably address a wide variety of customers’ Net Zero goals.” To help companies and communities “navigate complex waste challenge,” the company unveiled ReDirect360, zero waste-to-landfill; ReDrop, wastewater treatment; ReKiln, alternative fuel engineering; ReMove, transportation and logistics; and ReCredit, sustainable carbon offsets.

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Sample Jobs Ranging From ‘Budtender’ to Personal Trainer at MakeIT Haverhill Fair

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Jobs such as “Budtender” for a cannabis business, certified personal trainers, police officers, drivers, mail carriers and others are among the many hiring during MakeIT Haverhill’s next job fair. Employers on hand include United States Postal Service, Choice Fitness, Haverhill Police Department, Vinfen, Smyth Cannabis, Penacook Place and Mary Immaculate, Northeast Independent Living, Opportunity Works, NRT Bus and Urban Bridges. The job fair takes place Thursday, April 25, from 4-6 p.m., at MakeIT Haverhill, 301 Washington St., Haverhill. The monthly events are intended to provide a chance for individuals to connect with nearby employers in a welcoming atmosphere. Employers offer free training and bilingual assistance is available for Spanish and Haitian Creole speakers.

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Six Projects will Pitch Live at Digital Equity Challenge May 2 in Haverhill

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An estimated, one in five Essex County residents lacks access to internet service and computers, along with an understanding of how to use digital devices. Aiming to solve this disparity, the Digital Equity Challenge will award $10,000 in cash prizes to the most promising solutions for the region through a live pitch contest event in Haverhill. The event is hosted by the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub Haverhill and the Essex County Community Foundation. “Through the Digital Equity Challenge, we’ve encouraged the community to use entrepreneurial thinking to develop innovative solutions to the challenges of digital literacy, access and equity, and we’ve seen great results,” said UMass Lowell’s Stephanie Guyotte, associate director of the university’s Innovation Hub Haverhill. “This year’s finalists are offering unique solutions that will positively impact our communities.