Hoosier Heartland State Bank, Crawfordsville FINALIST Hoosier Heartland State Bank takes pride in being a cornerstone of its community’s success, trusted to step up when times are tough. Each year, the bank proudly invests 10% of its annual income into local nonprofits, schools and service programs, totaling over $2 million since 2013. Bank staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact through a variety of volunteer and outreach initiatives. In 2024, 71 teammates volunteered a total of 964 hours, making an economic impact of $31,000. The bank’s commitment to community exemplifies what it believes banking truly should be: personal, impactful and focused on the greater good. Logansport Savings Bank To Logansport Savings Bank, being a community bank means giving time, talent and financial support to customers and communities. In 2024, the bank gave nearly $20,000 in charitable contributions and donations that supported dozens of local schools, student athletes, kids and families, and various nonprofit organizations across multiple counties in north central Indiana. Staff live out the bank’s tagline of “Leading the Way” by getting involved in the community – through volunteerism and service on boards and committees. The bank believes that the story of banking shines through when people see, know and trust their local bank as a community supporter – at any age or stage in their life. Owen County State Bank, Spencer Owen County State Bank believes banking is about building strong relationships and contributing to the well-being of the community. By partnering with community agencies, funding essential projects and providing assistance to those in need, the bank aims to show that it can be a force for positive change. Initiatives like the bank’s “Casual for Charities” program encourage employee giving and demonstrate that banking can be a platform for collective action to support local organizations. This approach to community engagement tells a compelling story of banking that emphasizes social responsibility and the bank’s role as a partner in building thriving communities. Asset Size: Between $750 Million and $3 Billion Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo In 2024, Community First Bank of Indiana demonstrated its deep commitment to community through donations, partnerships and staff engagement. The bank contributed over $174,000 to nonprofits, partnered with over 100 organizations and sponsored 138 events. Notably, the bank launched a nonprofit learning series to strengthen COVER STORY CONT. WINNER 12 HOOSIER BANKER
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