Needham (MA) Bank Chairman, President and CEO Joseph P. Campanelli will be honored next month by the Consulate General of Italy in Boston as part of the Consulate's week-long 'Festival of Italian Creativity.' The series of events November 14-22 are being hosted by the Italian Consulate in cooperation with the October Italian Heritage Month Committee of Massachusetts.

Campanelli will join former Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and other honorees in being recognized for their contributions to the furthering of innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural appreciation within and around the Italian community of Boston. The Gala Dinner and Creativity Awards on Friday, November 22 will be at the SOWA Power Station in the South End.