Lori Cote is the team leader for small business lending at Service Credit Union, the largest credit union in New Hampshire. The small business group formed under her leadership is dedicated to supporting small businesses and providing creative financing options. Lori has distinguished herself as an SBA Lender, playing an instrumental role in Service Credit Union’s being named the 2021 Credit Union of the Year and the 2022 Leading 7(a) Microenterprise Lender for supporting the smallest businesses throughout New Hampshire. Recently, Lori partnered with the SBA to launch a loan option specifically for veteran-owned businesses (SERV – SBA Express Reserved for Veterans). She is a graduate of Leadership MWV, Rising Stars, and has earned the NAGGL Fundamental Lender Diploma.
Since its creation in 2003, NH Business Review’s Business Excellence Hall of Fame has honored individuals who have been visionary leaders, inspiring change not just within New Hampshire, but often reaching beyond our borders.
Jeff McPherson of SilverTech is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Technology category for a small company
Jay Abendroth of L3Harris Technologies is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Technology category for a large company
Dr. Bethany Bilodeau of C.O.R.E. Methods is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Social Equity category for a small company
Bryan Hussey of Metro Walls is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Real Estate & Construction category for a large company
Maryse Wirbal of The Front Door Agency is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Nonprofit category for a small company
Lorianne Smith of Jewett Construction Co. is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Real Estate & Construction category for a small company
Patrick Cate of Lakes Region Community College is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Nonprofit category for a large company
Ken Viscarello of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Business & Professional Services category for a large company
