FCCB Small Business Team Builds Momentum in Lebanon County
07/20/2020 | Small Business, Employees
Small businesses are the heart of an energetic, local community. They provide goods and services to residents, create jobs, cultivate economic opportunity and innovation, and promote a sense of community. But they can't do it alone. Community Banks are a critical source of capital for small businesses, funding over 60% of small business loans across the country, according to the Independent Community Bankers of America.
Read MoreFCCB Restructures Sayre Team
07/13/2020 | Small Business, Employees
Banks play a vital role in our lives. Whether you're buying your first home, growing your business, or planning for retirement, developing a relationship with the right bank is key. According to one local bank, it's the people who make the difference. Jeff Carr, SVP and Chief Retail Banking Officer at First Citizens Community Bank (FCCB), says with similar products across banks, it has to be the service that stands out. Our employees work hard to do what's right for our customers, commented Carr. We've been voted the number one Bank in PA for satisfaction and trust two years in a row in a Forbes Nationwide customer survey. That doesn't happen without good people.
Read MoreFCCB Welcomes New Professional Development Officer
06/24/2020 | Employees
FCCB is pleased to announce the addition of Adam White as their new Professional Development Officer. White brings over 20 years of corporate learning and development experience to FCCB. He has worked in a variety of industries, including financial and telecommunications, where he took employee development to a new and more effective level through the use of technology, building career development and mentoring programs. In his role with FCCB, White will concentrate on proactive staff development, improving employee development through the use of technology, and delivering structured individual career development.
Read MoreCitizens Financial Services, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
06/15/2020 | CZFS
The Board of Directors of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (OTCPink: CZFS), the bank holding company for First Citizens Community Bank, recently declared a cash dividend for its shareholders.
Read MoreFCCB Ranks as a Top Bank in the Nation
05/27/2020 | Accolades
When the American Bankers Association recently announced the top-performing community banks in the nation, First Citizens Community Bank made the list once again, ranking 59th, up seventeen places from the previous year. They ranked 3rd for banks in the state of Pennsylvania where they are headquartered. FCCB has been recognized by the ABA for its financial performance for thirteen consecutive years. Rankings are based on a three-year average Return on Equity (ROE). According to the ABA, the two key factors that contributed to the performance of the top banks were profitable lending and effectively managing expenses.
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