50 Hoosier Banker December 2016 technology has overshadowed the customer relationship, but not so with NWSB. The bank offers the latest technologies, such as mobile and online banking, but takes pride in always being available to talk face-toface. Customers are not only clients; they are friends. NWSB has grown to eight locations, with its newest branch located in the River Ridge Commerce Center, the fastest-growing industrial complex in southern Indiana. t The New Washington State Bank, Charlestown NWSB has been serving the Southern Indiana communities for 108 years, and this year was voted the Best Bank by News and Tribune readers. The bank was founded by a group of 10 prominent business leaders and farmers, who felt that New Washington and the surrounding farming communities would be better served with a bank of their own. Their goal from the beginning was to serve the community, and today NWSB has families who have banked with it for four generations. In today’s culture, The New Washington State Bank received the National Community Bank Service Award from the Independent Community Bankers of America for efforts following the devastating tornadoes in March 2012.A disaster relief fund set up by the bank, the Indiana Bankers Association and New Hope Services raised $380,000, which was fully distributed to families and businesses. THE NEW WASHINGTON STATE BANK NWSB Greenfield Banking Company For more than 145 years, Greenfield Banking Company has been delivering high-quality financial solutions and personalized, professional service. Formed in 1871 in Greenfield, the bank now has seven locations in Hancock County, and one loan production and wealth management office on 96th Street in Indianapolis. Its focus is on small business, agriculture and consumer financial services. The bank offers customized lending, services for merchants and technology to serve the ever-changing world. Greenfield Banking Company is committed to the communities it serves. Its employees are involved in various service organizations, and the bank has committed time and resources to many worthy causes and events. It also supports community arts and for 30 years has presented Entertainment on the Plaza, a free summer concert series on the Hancock County courthouse plaza. Its Kids Club, begun in December 2014, holds events and sends newsletters that promote financial education and community stewardship among the 12-and-under citizens in its communities. t Greenfield Banking Company supports a variety of community causes, including the Entertainment on the Plaza summer concert series. iAB Financial Bank, Fort Wayne Beginning its legacy in northeast Indiana over 70 years ago, iAB Financial Bank is one of the largest local banks. iAB is a true community partner by providing its customers with products and services that meet their needs and cater to their busy lives. With a proven history of helping customers achieve their dreams, regardless of life stage, iAB knows there is power in partnership. Customers can count on iAB for iAB Financial Bank is one of the largest banks serving northeast Indiana. all of their financial needs: car loans, home equity options, small business lending and leasing options, agribusiness expertise, personal banking accounts and wealth management choices. iAB is there every step of the way by offering local decision-making with quick turnaround times, leading clients in the direction of buying, building or refinancing homes; planning financial futures; or ensuring that family businesses continue to provide for generations. t (continued above) Continued from page 48.
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