Perkasie
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Penn Community Bank Realigns to Maximize Effectiveness in a Post-Pandemic, Transitioning Economy
A Penn Community Bank organizational realignment — comprising several recent promotions — will help the institution operate cross-functionally and synchronously. Its leaders see these two characteristics as vital to serving the needs of a post-pandemic, transitioning economy. The internal shifts, taking effect Jan. 1, 2023, are: The promotion of Randy Stradling from Senior Credit Officer…
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Penn Community Bank Contributes $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties
Penn Community Bank has contributed $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (Habitat MontDelCo). The donation aligns with its home-ownership programs: Home Buying, Almost Home Financial Empowerment, and Neighborhood Revitalization programs. Home Buying The Home Buying Program serves residents earning 30–80 percent of the median income with significant housing needs. Habitat MontDelCo…
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Area Startups Receive Grant Funding from Penn Community Bank, Investments from IDA
Five high-potential, early-stage startups have been selected to receive a total of $125,000 in investment funded by the Bucks County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) along with 12 months of advisory support from Startup Bucks. New this round, seven additional applicants were awarded a total of $30,000 in business grants sponsored by Penn Community Bank. The…
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Penn Community Bank Foundation Seeks to Grant Grant Requests
Penn Community Bank is seeking applications from area nonprofits for grants, issued by its charitable arm, the Penn Community Bank Foundation. Each year, the bank donates five percent of its net income back to the community. The giving mission of the foundation is to make an unparalleled contribution to the region through sustaining annual donations…
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Penn Community Bank, St. Luke’s Partner for Summer Meals Program
Penn Community Bank has once again partnered with St. Luke’s University Health Network to ensure no Quakertown-area child faces hunger issues by going without a nutritious lunch during the summer months. “At Penn Community Bank, we believe in the power of community and serving the greater good. That means partnering with local organizations making a…
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C&N Bank Makes Significant Donation throughout the Collar Counties to Bolster Education Efforts
C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations. The donations were made under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level…
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Penn Community Bank Branch Operations Specialist Finds Professional Advantage in Personal Authenticity
Michael Kirschman, Penn Community Bank Branch Operations Specialist, never really set out to forge a career in banking or the financial services industry. What he did do, however, is commit to presenting himself as a polished, intelligent, and responsible employee who thrives on building connections with colleagues and customers. In other words, he saw his…
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Penn Community Bank Employees Will Lace Up Their Gloves to Knock Out Hunger
Penn Community Bank employees and leadership will roll their sleeves this Friday, June 17, to take part in the tenth edition of Bucks Knocks Out (BKO) Hunger. The bank is presenting sponsor of the United Way of Bucks County effort to address food insecurity. The BKO Hunger initiative has several components: an online fundraiser, a…
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Penn Community Bank Deepens Its Ongoing, United Relationship with United Way of Bucks County
Two corporate leaders from Penn Community Bank will be bringing their expertise and community connection to the board of directors for the United Way of Bucks County. Jeane M. Vidoni, President and CEO, is continuing in her position as Vice Chair of Community Impact, a role she has filled since 2016. Bernard Tynes, Senior Vice…
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Penn Community Bank Receives National Recognition for Safe, Affordable Checking Accounts
Penn Community Bank’s new Access Checking Account has been officially certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund. The recognition results from its adherence to Bank On National Account Standards (2021–2022). These safe account analytics were created in a collaboration of consumer advocates, leading national nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, and other financial institutions.…
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Penn Community Bank Hosts Massive Regional Day of Service
Penn Community Bank hosted its first-ever Day of Service on May 25. The organization-wide event partnered 300+ bank team members with over a dozen nonprofit partners throughout Bucks Co., Montgomery Co., and the Lehigh Valley. By the time the sun had set, its staff had provided over 1,000 employee hours of volunteer service and $100,000…
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Allentown Branch for Penn Community Bank Marks Its Lehigh Valley Expansion
Penn Community Bank is officially entering the Lehigh Valley market. The financial institution announced its newest branch and business center in Allentown. The 3090 Tilghman Street site is the bank’s first retail office outside Bucks and Montgomery Counties. It will support the organization’s existing commercial banking and lending presence. “As a proud Lehigh Valley native,…
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Financing Your New Vacation Property
Finding the right vacation home in a location of choice, with all desired amenities, that fits the budget, with a proper timeline established to maximize the investment, whose offer has been accepted by the seller is cause for great celebration. The new owner is practically over the finish line, ready for some much-needed downtime. There’s…
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Just Like Buying a Home, Purchasing a Vacation Spot Is All About Timing
Vacations are a prime opportunity to ditch the phone alarms, toss aside the wristwatch, and pause all electronic reminders to enjoy some well-deserved downtime. A brief pause in clock-watching is a great refresher for the occasional respite from work and chores, but it can be a detriment to potential purchasers of a vacation home. In…
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Pottstown-based Garage Owner Focuses on American Classics and British Sports Cars, Each Lovingly Restored
Ragtops & Roadsters, a specialty garage in Perkasie, specializes in reviving the 1950s–1960s two-seater English sports cars. Chrysa Smith looked under the hood of this niche restorer in Bucks County Magazine. Bryan Joslin is the managing director of the automobile servicer, which has its roots in a Pottstown restoration garage that focused on American classics.…
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New Penn Community Bank Messaging — ‘Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here’ — Highlights Its Long Game
Penn Community Bank has a new, multichannel marketing campaign that highlights its position as a trusted financial partner for individuals, families, and businesses at any life stage. “No matter where a customer is on life’s journey — just starting out, well on their way, or planning for the future — Penn Community Bank is right…
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Beach Bungalows or Ski Chalets, Penn Community Bank Can Help Keep Vacation Homebuyers from Getting Burnt or Snowed Under
As quickly as a Nor’easter can wreck a beach trip or a run of global-warmed spring air can melt the enthusiasm of a ski weekend, a vacation home ownership dream can quickly become a nightmare. With advice from Penn Community Bank, however, escapists seeking respite from their ordinary work-home-chores-sleep routines can slip away to a…
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Penn Community Bank Hires New Compliance Officer
Penn Community Bank has hired Connie M. Hooks as VP, BSA Officer. In her new role, Hooks will oversee the organization’s Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance program. Hooks has been officially certified for her work in anti-money laundering and BSA responsibilities. She comes to Perkasie from a former bank position in Harrisburg. As BSA Officer,…
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