Business Spotlight: Community First Bank

COMMUNITY FIRST BANK 381 S Junction Crossing 317-763-5259 707 East State Road 32 317-763-5338 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 two branches in Westfield. 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.

“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 Hamilton County team tried to handle as many of the phone calls as possible to answer questions about the process and any follow up needed. We made the decision to serve customers as well as new businesses alike because it was just the right thing to do to truly serve our communities.”

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. Staff worked countless hours to process applications as quickly as possible in the order they were received.

“We are very glad we went with Community First Bank for our PPP loan. The process to apply was seamless and we were very impressed with the amount of updates and communication CFB had with us from start to finish. It was comforting to see daily updates from the COO and knowing everyone at Community First Bank was working day and night to make sure their customers were getting the funds they needed during this tough time. Knowing how hard they worked for us when we needed it most makes me a life-long customer,” says Noah Herron, Urban Vines Winery and Brewery.

Known for its employees who become personally involved in local causes, CFB’s commitment to partner with local organizations continues during this time.

“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.

CFB Westfield branches are located at 381 S Junction Crossing, 317-763-5259, and 707 East State Road 32, 317-763-5338.

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