Provident Bank to Mark National Small Business Week with Special Offers, Free Seminars

Provident Bank announced today it will celebrate National Small Business Week at select branches, with attractive product specials and promotional offers to help small businesses. In addition, these branches will offer free seminars where experts will be on hand to discuss products and services designed for growing businesses.

“We recognize the vital role that small businesses play in our communities and the positive contributions they make to our economy. Provident Bank is committed to providing small business owners with expert advice and the financial resources to help them succeed,” said Michael Raimonde, Executive Vice President, Director of Retail Banking, Provident Bank.

To further underscore the importance of small businesses, each participating branch will be highlighting a local small business. National Small Business Week activities will be held at the following Provident Bank locations:

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

• Jersey City, NJ - 3670 Kennedy Boulevard

• Wall Township, NJ - Route 35 & New Bedford Road

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

• Edison, NJ - 980 Amboy Avenue

• Flemington, NJ - 30 State Highway 31

Thursday, May 4, 2017

• Dunellen, NJ - 333 North Avenue

• East Brunswick, NJ - 308 Rues Lane

In addition, business owners who visit one of these branches will receive a free handbook and will be entered in a raffle to win one of six Amazon Echo Dots or the grand prize – a 55-inch Smart 4K Ultra HD TV.

For more information on Provident Bank’s National Small Business Week celebration, please call 1-855-643-5626.

About The Provident Bank

Provident Bank (www.provident.bank), a community-oriented bank offering “Commitment you can count on” since 1839, is the wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS), which reported assets of $9.50 billion as of December 31, 2016. With $6.55 billion in deposits, Provident Bank provides a comprehensive suite of financial products and services through its network of branches throughout northern and central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. The Bank also provides fiduciary and wealth management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company.