16 JULY / AUGUST 2021 To Jackson County Bank, Seymour, being a responsible corporate citizen is at the core of its full-service community banking philosophy. JCB’s core values are Honesty, Encouragement, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork (HEART). Staff at JCB are frequently encouraged to donate their time when possible. In 2020, staff, officers and directors collectively volunteered over 5,000 hours of their time to local nonprofits that match their passions and interests. From the start of the pandemic in early 2020, employees throughout the bank decided to raise money for local organizations in need with a weekly Jeans Day. Over nine months, employees raised $5,000 that was distributed to organizations in need within each of the counties JCB has a presence in. JCB recognizes that the bank can only be healthy if the communities it serves are healthy. That’s why the donated money, volunteered time and shared expertise aren’t just seen as contributions – they’re commitments to make a positive impact in the places staff live, work and play. One of the core values of Horizon Bank, Michigan City, is “Contributing to the Betterment of the Communities We Serve.” This is achieved by providing affordable housing, economic development and community outreach with a significant focus on addressing the needs of underserved communities. Horizon Bank addresses its communities’ needs by volunteering, providing financial education, and awarding charitable grants and minority scholarships, along with offering affordable mortgages and consumer lending products. In 2020, the Horizon Cares program donated over $750,000 in charitable grants to support education, economic development, arts, housing and COVID-19-relief efforts that met the needs of local communities during trying times. The bank measures success through its ability to exemplify the ways in which it gives charitably to local communities. Horizon Bank strives to consistently deliver superior customer service in addition to collaborating with strategic partners to meet the needs of the communities it serves. Horizon Bank Jackson County Bank The 2021 Indiana Bankers Association C2C (Commitment to Community) Awards will showcase exceptional community bank outreach completed in calendar year 2021. Two awards, based on asset size, are to be presented at the 2022 Mega Conference and additionally will be featured in IBA videos. Nominations are due Jan. 31, 2022. For more information, contact Emily Brooks at ebrooks@indiana.bank, 317-333-7167 Click on the C2C logo at left in HB Digital to submit your nomination, or visit indiana.bank/commitment-community-award IBA Commitment to Community Awards
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