Posts by Sophia Giancotti
Meet Our New Director of Training and Development, Gina Pansire
cPort Credit Union is thrilled to announce a new addition to our leadership team, Gina Pansire. With over a decade in retail banking, Gina brings invaluable industry knowledge to our Maine credit union. Before joining cPort, Gina worked at Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase in various roles, including Teller, Relationship Banker, Relationship Manager, Financial…
Read MorecPort Credit Union Makes a Donation to the New McGoldrick Center at USM
Pictured in photo: USM Alumni Peyton Collins and Amanda Hill; Gene Ardito, Olivia Haddad, Katherine Morrison, and USM Alum Kelly Chaisson. cPort Credit Union is proud to announce our donation of $25,000 towards the new McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success on the University of Southern Maine (USM) Portland Campus. The McGoldrick Center will…
Read MorecPort Receives ProsperityME Outstanding Community Partner Award
New Mainers have been making up an essential part of our vibrant communities for decades. The process of settling into a new place can be challenging, especially for those who come from different backgrounds and cultures. ProsperityME is vital in helping individuals and families from cash-based societies build successful, rewarding lives in their new homeland.…
Read MoreJunior Achievement and BGCKV
cPort Partnered with Junior Achievement to bring “JA More Than Money” to BGCKV. In July, cPort Credit Union partnered with Junior Achievement of Maine (JA) to bring the “JA More Than Money” financial education course to the 4th and 5th graders at the Boys & Girls Club of Kennebec Valley (BGCKV). Michelle Lemieux, cPort’s Augusta…
Read MoreImmigrant Legal Advocacy Project
Pioneers in immigrant advocacy, the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the safety, security, and well-being of immigrants in Maine. Through a team of dedicated lawyers and advocates, they provide critical legal assistance, representation, education, and advocacy to immigrants and their families. What is the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project’s…
Read MorecPort Credit Union Awarded Best Places to Work in Maine For Seven Years
We are thrilled to announce that cPort Credit Union has again been recognized among Maine’s Best Places to Work. Out of numerous entrants across the state, only 134 small and large companies make it onto this prestigious list. For us, this achievement holds special significance. As President & CEO Gene Ardito puts it, “While we…
Read MoreThe Telling Room
We were thrilled to continue our partnership with The Telling Room for their highly anticipated annual event, Show & Tell 2023. This yearly event brings talented performers and storytellers to the stage in Portland. This year’s event was hosted by Mo Awale, DJed by Mosart212, and featured storytelling by Weike Wang, Lynn Steger Strong, and…
Read MoreAugusta Food Bank
Established in 1981, the Augusta Food Bank provides food to meet the needs of individuals and families in their community. Through on-site food pickup, home deliveries, KidsPak programs, and food share programs, community volunteers work tirelessly to serve residents best. Augusta Food Bank KidsPak Program In June, cPort’s Augusta branch and the City of Augusta…
Read MoreMaine Students Shoot For The Stars with cPort’s Career Aspirations Program.
This spring, we celebrated 16 years of our Career Aspirations Program. We partnered with six elementary schools and one after-school club in Portland, Augusta, and Gardiner. We appreciate that these communities continue to support the aspirations of our local elementary students each year. The program begins with students in grades 3-6 participating in an aspirations…
Read MoreInstitute for Family-Owned Business
The Institute for Family-Owned Business (IFOB) recently held a unique event to support immigrant family businesses. The “How To’s: Immigrant Family Business Panel” was a recorded in person panel discussion designed to equip immigrant business owners with the tools and resources to help them succeed. IFOB is a non-profit organization that has been supporting family-owned…
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