News & Events
As you can see, Optima Bank & Trust has been generating a good deal of publicity.
2011
- November 14, 2011
Money on the Move
Two factors are creating an uptick in business here for credit unions and locally owned banks - August 2, 2011
Optima Bank Sponsors the Rozalia Project
When Rachael Miller and James Lyne sail the American Promise into Portsmouth Harbor, the local waterways and its aquatic inhabitants should welcome their arrival - July 14, 2011
Optima opens new bank branch in Stratham
Optima Bank & Trust is opening its newest branch in Stratham on Monday, July 18. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. - March 25, 2011
Optima Bank in Stratham to open doors this summer
Optima Bank & Trust in front of Shaw's supermarket on Portsmouth Avenue will soon be ready to welcome customers - January 18, 2011
Bank to break ground on new branch
As soon as this summer, Stratham could have a new locally owned bank in the Stratham Crossing Plaza
2010
- December 19, 2010
Optima's Estes named 'Banker of the Year'
Carol Estes, vice president of commercial lending at Optima Bank & Trust, has been named Small Business Administration 504 "Banker of the Year" - December 7, 2010
Optima CEO details bank's startup, success during economic crisis
Although Optima Bank & Trust started up during the country's worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, the bank's president and chief executive told a capacity crowd at a recent UNH CEO Forum the Portsmouth bank has "beaten its original plans by nearly every measure" - November 8, 2010
Optima Bank: $100 million in local loans
When banker Daniel Morrison says he thinks and acts local, he means it - July 27, 2010
Optima Bank completes stock offering, sees continued growth
Just weeks after Optima Bank & Trust completed a stock offering in only 10 days, the bank's president and chief executive officer has announced Optima's second quarter assets have grown another $10 million-plus to $113.7 million - July 6, 2010
Leading national firm puts Optima on top
Optima Bank & Trust has been named one of the "strongest banks in the country" by the nation's leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm - April 20, 2010
Optima Bank hits $100M Mark
With assets above the $100 million mark after only two years in business, Optima Bank & Trust continues to be "one of the fastest-growing and most profitable new banks in the country” - March 17, 2010
Optima Bank participating in NHBFA loan programs
The N.H. Business Finance Authority recently approved Optima Bank & Trust - February 3, 2010
At two-year mark, Optima climbs in local markets
Two years after opening for business, Optima Bank & Trust's assets are nearing the $100 million mark, said Daniel R. Morrison, Optima's president and chief executive officer - January 1, 2010
Optima Bank featured in Business NH Magazine
In the January issue of Business NH Magazine, Daniel Morrison, president and CEO of Optima Bank & Trust, credits his bank’s success to its local roots
2009
- 11/4/09
Optima Bank opens branch office - 9/8/09
Optima Bank set to open North Hampton branch - 9/5/09
Optima Bank opening branch office - 6/12/09
Optima Bank Funds Business Advisor for Greater Portsmouth (PDF) - 5/26/09
Optima's growth ranks second in the nation - 4/21/09
Optima claims 'fantastic' year - 4/16/09
New banks benefit amid market turmoil - 4/8/09
Small business thrives in Portsmouth - 3/12/2009
Optima Bank grows fast in first year - 2/2009
Bank Navigates Choppy Waters Of Recession
2008
- 9/28/08
Banker offer thoughts in the storm - 9/26/08
Optima Growth Ahead of Plan CEO Tells Shareholders - 7/13/08
Optima welcomes three to bank team - 7/6/08
Garside named FMS director - 6/27/08
Estes, Yassanye join Optima - 4/25/08
Locally owned Optima Bank opens in Portsmouth - 4/4/08
Optima Bank applauded - 3/31/08
New bank marks grand opening in Portsmouth - 3/11/08
Optima Bank grand opening - 2/11/08
Optima Bank and Trust opens
