Press Release: 2/24/2026
Former Berkshire Bank is Now Beacon Bank
By Karen Tetreault
2/23/2026
Former Berkshire Bank is now Beacon Bank
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Feb. 23, 2026 — Beacon Bank today announced the successful combination of four storied financial institutions, including the former Berkshire Bank, under its new brand.
Beacon Bank is now one of the 100 largest banks in the United States with more than 145 branches and commercial centers across New England and New York, including 12 branches in the Pioneer Valley in Springfield (3), Westfield (2), West Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Ludlow, South Hadley, Southwick and Agawam.
About Beacon Bank
Beacon Bank is a full-service, regional bank serving the Northeast and a subsidiary of Beacon Financial Corporation (NYSE: BBT). Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the bank has $24 billion in assets and more than 145 branches throughout New England and New York. The Company, through Beacon Bank, offers a full suite of tailored banking solutions including commercial, cash management, asset-based lending, retail, consumer and residential products and services. It also provides equipment financing through its Eastern Funding subsidiary, SBA lending through its 44 Business Capital division and private wealth services through Clarendon Private. To learn more, visit BeaconBank.com and follow Beacon on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Additional Info
Media Contact : Communications@BeaconBank.com