🚀 In this episode, host Craig Della Pena sits down with Tara Brewster, VP of Business Development at Greenfield Savings Bank, to explore the power of community banking, social entrepreneurship, and kindness in local development. Tara shares her journey from entrepreneur to banker, her passion for giving back, and her vision for Western Massachusetts’ future. From partnerships between nonprofits and businesses, to the impact of kindness and collaboration, this episode shines a light on building stronger communities together.

🎧 Hosted by: Craig Della Pena

👤 Guest: 🏡 Tara Brewster – VP of Business Development, Greenfield Savings Bank & Community Leader

Tara Brewster is the Vice President of Business Development and Director of Philanthropy at Greenfield Savings Bank, where she leverages her entrepreneurial experience and strong community ties to foster partnerships and philanthropic initiatives across Western Massachusetts. A respected community leader, she’s been honored as a BusinessWest 40 Under Forty alum and recognized as a Difference Maker in 2022 for her tireless work raising funds and awareness for area nonprofits. In addition, she was recently appointed as a trustee for the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, reinforcing her influence in helping drive equity and opportunity in the region.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The difference between community mutual banks and “too big to fail” stock banks

✔️ How social entrepreneurship drives innovation and community impact

✔️ Real-world examples of nonprofits and businesses partnering for change

✔️ The importance of kindness, relationships, and helping others

✔️ Why Western Massachusetts is a unique and thriving place to live

✔️ Tara’s vision for the region’s growth and collaboration in the next decade

🎵 Whether you’re a business owner, nonprofit leader, or simply passionate about community, this episode will inspire you to see how kindness and collaboration can transform local life.

💼 Connect with Tara Brewster:

🌐 Website → https://www.greenfieldsavings.com/

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/taratbrewster/

🎧 Follow Craig Della Pena:

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