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Business Spotlight: Community First Bank
COMMUNITY FIRST BANK 17661 Village Center Drive Noblesville, IN 317-399-7500 www.cfbindiana.com
COMMUNITY FIRST BANK REMAINS COMMITTED TO HAMILTON COUNTY BUSINESSES
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Community First Bank’s commitment to local businesses in Hamilton County is evident. Recently, they guided not only existing customers but also new clients who reached out to them for help in navigating steps to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Anticipating the needs of the community, the bank was prepared to act quickly when the need arose. Seventeen years ago, CFB began its Indiana presence in Kokomo. In recent years, it expanded into Hamilton County where it currently maintains a branch in Noblesville. As a full-service bank that fills both the personal and business banking needs of its customers, CFB jumped into action from the beginning of the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Scott Hammersley, Commercial Loan Group Manager in Hamilton County, was instrumental in the effort to supply timely and friendly service for area businesses. “Even though I was not banking with Community First before I reached out regarding the PPP loan, they treated me with kindness and patience while helping me through this scary time,” says Tara Steele, Tara Nicole Weddings & Events. Donna Steger of Indiana Golf Car agrees, “Like all small business owners right now, the opportunity to get a PPP loan from the Cares Act was really important. CFB was able to facilitate my application through the process and I was approved. After 20 years of banking with a large National Bank, I decided to move my business and personal accounts to Community First Bank and I could not be more pleased.” Known for its employees who become personally involved in local causes, CFB’s commitment to partner with local organizations continues during this time.
“Our senior management team knew right from the start of the pandemic that something needed to be done to help not only our small business clients but all the local businesses,” Hammersley says.
The CFB website posted a special link to access the Small Business Administration application system. A worksheet was developed to establish loan amounts along with a list of information needed for filling out an application. A dedicated email was established to keep communication open in case follow up items were needed. “CFB is donating the fees that the bank earned for processing and funding PPP loans for nonprofit organizations back to those organizations. In total, we are giving more than $96,000 back to local Indiana nonprofit organizations,” says Lainey Schroer, Marketing and Communications Manager.
Staff worked countless hours to process applications as quickly as possible in the order they were received.
CFB Noblesville Location is at 17661 Village Center Drive or you can give them a call at 317-399-7500 for more information.
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