Partners in Business

With a century of serving as an integral part of Cape Codders’ lives, The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod has cultivated a profound understanding of their clients’ needs.

A full-service bank that supports personal banking as well as commercial banking endeavors, the bank has grown through the years alongside the changing population and burgeoning businesses that serve this thriving community.

Headquartered in Hyannis the bank has been the backbone of countless business success stories providing steadfast support to local entrepreneurs, helping them identify and seize unique opportunities that have fostered growth and prosperity within the Cape’s business community.

Case in point: Cotuit Fresh Market, a unique local entity that serves as the hub the quaint village. They have also made a name for themselves for their quality and array of culinary and grocery staples, which have made the market a destination for locals and visitors alike.

An old-fashioned approach and sensibility has been proved for generations, and most recently Megan and Seth Burdick, who purchased the business in 2019, understand the importance of delivering every day to meet their customers’ expectations.

Cotuit Fresh Market is the kind of place where you’re treated like family, even when you are the head of a community bank, as was the case for President Lisa Oliver who is a frequent shopper. Conversations between Lisa and Megan led to an introduction to Allyson Brainson, First Vice President, Small Business Relationship Manager.

For Allyson, working with Megan is like a partnership: Megan bounces ideas off her, and Allyson walks through the options the bank has to make it happen. “It is a true partnership, it is not just one way,” Allyson says. “We’re both working together to get to the best results.” Clearly the partnership is working as Cotuit Fresh Market is poised to launch their fourth expansion as they open a new location in Mashpee Commons in the spring of 2024.