The Vin Bin is a service-oriented wine and cheese shop, the first of its kind in the area. The Vin Bin provides high quality artisan cheeses, imported and domestic, hand cut to the customers' specifications. Wines are individually selected by the proprietor for quality and value and an expert staff is always available for help and service.
"Starting your own business is quite a challenge, especially a unique business in uncharted territory. But TD Banknorth recognized the potential and helped us through the hurdles. Our loan officer at TD Banknorth helped us get our paperwork together and then worked with the Small Business Administration to get our loan approved with remarkable speed. The SBA process can be extensive, but TD Banknorth walked us through the paperwork, step-by-step. It was comforting to know TD Banknorth had experience working with small businesses and provided us guidance to get us through the obstacles. In fact, I felt that our loan officer was working full-time on our project alone, he was always available to answer any questions we had."
GPE/Greg Powers Entertainment is a business where DJs, live performers and karaoke enthusiasts buy their gear – the largest selection in northern New England.
"Since opening 14 years ago, TD Banknorth has been the only bank to visit my store. My loan officer really took the time to understand how my business works and what we plan to accomplish in the future. TD Banknorth came up with a personalized plan for my company, a plan that made sense to me. I really felt like I was dealing with individuals that really cared about my business and its future."
Since incorporating in 1985, Assembly Specialists Inc has been manufacturing cables, harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies for their customers. ASI's success has been built on developing long-term partnerships and delivering a quality product that meets or exceeds the customer's expectations.
"When it was time to expand our facility, we visited a few banks to finance the expansion. During the process, it became clear that the loan officer from TD Banknorth really understood our needs and she took the time to review our business plan for the future. She answered all my questions in a professional and timely manner. After the closing, our loan officer continued to look out for the company's best interests by periodically checking in with me. I really appreciated the additional service."
