
They also do a lot of projects in conjunction with the Williston fire department.ĭoug says that Williston is a great small town with a close-knit feel. Savage’s community involvement in Williston includes membership in the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont, volunteering with the Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and sponsorship of “Groovin’ on the Green” at Maple Tree Place. Company president, Bill Savage, lives in Williston and built the town’s first affordable housing units there. Originally headquartered there, the main office is still very close by in South Burlington. Savage has many ties to the Williston community. Like Sam, Claudine found more than just a business loan–Union Bank helped her develop a business plan and get her ducks in a row for the SBA loan application. Throughout the process, she says they’ve been great. Monkey Do! will also feature a gourmet coffee shop with WiFi and comfortable couches overlooking the play area.Ĭlaudine began working with Union Bank when Monkey Do! was just a concept. Every parent knows what a godsend such places can be when the weather is bad or during the winter months.Ĭlaudine is excited to bring this exciting new indoor play space to Williston this October, so families in her community will have a fun and affordable option for passing the time on a rainy day, a snow day, or anytime the kids need exercise and Mom and Dad need a break. When it rained at the beach, it was so helpful to have a place to take her two young children to run around inside and move their bodies for a few hours. In addition to being one of three partners in a nearby law firm, Claudine has been working with Union Bank to finance a new 12,000 square foot indoor play space in Williston called Monkey Do! As a parent herself, Claudine found inspiration for her business idea while on vacation with her family. Not only were they a lender, but they were also there to provide good advice.” “They’ve always been a good partner to me. Williston is “the spot where it all happens.”Īs a longtime Union Bank client, Sam speaks positively about his experience. Sam says that the expansion to Williston was a crucial part of Guy’s Farm and Yard’s evolution from only selling bulk feed to becoming a retail store. įounded as a bulk feed business in Morrisville in 1960, this family-owned-and-operated business opened a retail location in Williston nearly 25 years ago. Union Bank is excited to join this vibrant Williston community. To mark the opening of our new full-service Williston location this month, we’ve collected insights about this wonderful community from the people who live and/or work here. Maureen Golden - Williston Branch Manager August 20, 2019
