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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, January 31, 2020, Page 8
Chickasaw Community Bank pays tribute to culture, history
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ank2, whollyowned by the Chickasaw Nation, has helped small businesses, homeowners and community members build better lives for almost two decades. Now, Bank2 is changing its name to Chickasaw Community Bank to better
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reflect Chickasaw values and heritage.
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby led a ceremony celebrating the new name. “In its name and in its vision, Chickasaw Community Bank pays tribute to the culture and history of Chickasaw entrepreneurship,” said Gov.
Brian Hancock, left, NWOKC Chamber first vice chairman and OKCYP liaison, installs officers during the annual meeting. From left: Josh Robbins, membership affairs officer; Terrance Craft, executive affairs officer; Tiffany Johnson, internal affairs officer; Aaron Phillips, external affairs officer; and Eliud Villarreal, secretary.
On the NWOKC Chamber calendar:
Build NW Tuesday, Feb. 11, 12 noon Black Bear Diner 3015 W. Memorial Rd. A peer-led business leadership group, this month’s topic is on securing your workshop from violence and theft with MSgt. Bob Skalla, with the Hefner Division Police Department. Free to attend, but buy your own lunch. RSVP at
Officials of the Chickasaw Nation, led by Neal McGee and Governor Bill Anoatubby, center, cut the ribbons celebrating the Chickasaw Community Bank. - Photo by Ron Vavak
Anoatubby. “From extensive trade routes along the Mississippi River in our Homeland to new businesses in Indian Territory, commerce has long been seen as a way to improve the quality of life of our people. “Today, our businesses remain an integral part of our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Chickasaw people. We also work to ensure business diversification and economic development include a focus on local communities,
because we believe a rising tide should lift all ships.” Bank CEO T.W. Shannon said the new brand, Chickasaw Community Bank, better reflects the bank’s purpose, “Building Better Lives for Everyone,” as well as its mission and community partnership initiatives. “The Chickasaw Nation has always been about improving the quality of life of our community,” said Shannon. “As a community bank headquartered in Oklaho-
ma City, this name change will reflect those values and the Bank’s commitment to our heritage and partnership initiatives. Opened in 2002, the bank’s assets have increased to more than $200 million since initial capital investment of $9 million. While serving the Native American community is a significant part of the mission, the positive impact extends throughout the community, the state and across the United States.
- Photos by Rose Lane
Lawrence Ross, incoming chairman of the NWOKC Chamber, installs OKCYP board members David Dick and Chaunte` Gilmore.
www.nwokc.com. Online Marketing Workshop: Blogging for SEO Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m. Sandler Training, 5850 W. Wilshire Tim Priebe’s back with a hands-on learning session on improving your search ranking. Registration required at www.nwokc.com. Free for members,
$100 for nonmembers. Community Coffee Thursday, Feb. 27, 8-9 a.m. Allegiance Credit Union 4235 N. Meridian Ave. Come learn more about Allegiance Credit Union and its newly-remodeled offices. We'll have light breakfast and door prizes. Guests are always welcome.
