Bellwether Community Credit Union Receives NHBCA Business in the Arts Award

Greater Manchester, NH, May 26, 2011 --(PR.com)-- New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts (NHBCA) recently honored Bellwether Community Credit Union for their outstanding support and commitment to the arts in the communities they serve. The credit union was named a winner of the 2011 Business In The Arts Award, an accolade that recognizes businesses annually for donations of time, money and resources to art associations across the state. Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, New Hampshire Magazine and Fin Brand Positioning also received honors.

With locations in Manchester and Nashua, Bellwether Community Credit Union places a special emphasis on supporting arts and cultural initiatives in Southern New Hampshire. The organization sponsors the Nashua Symphony, Intown Manchester Art Exhibition, Latino Festival and Currier Gallery of Art. The credit union also supports the Palace Theatre with a multi-year financial commitment to their Capital Campaign, and annual production of A Christmas Carol.

In addition to financial support, Bellwether Community Credit Union’s corporate culture is deeply ingrained in the arts. Last year, employees donated over 500 hours of their time to cultural organizations in New Hampshire. Senior management applauded these efforts and financially supported the non-profit organizations where employees invested time.

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