Teach Children to Save Day Set for April 27th
The American Bankers Association has designated Tuesday, April 27, 2010, as National Teach Children to Save Day.
Centier Honored as "Bank of the Year" For Small Business Lending
The Regional Development Company (RDC) has named Centier “Bank of the Year” for Small Business Lending.
Knoth Named 2010 Woman of Innovation
Stephanie Knoth, Centier Vice President of Business Banking, was named the 2010 Woman of Innovation by the YWCA Greater Lafayette.
Centier Named "Best Company to Work For"
Centier Bank has been named “Best Company to Work For” by the Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly magazine.
Michael E. Schrage, President and CEO of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce that Mary Panas has joined Centier as Vice President of Business Banking.
Michael E. Schrage, President and CEO of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce that Greg Widelski has joined Centier as Vice President.
Michael E. Schrage, President and CEO of Centier Bank, announced that Becky Fogarty has been promoted to Assistant Manager.
Michael E. Schrage, President and CEO of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce that Daniel Salmon has joined Centier as Assistant Vice President.
Centier Named Among the Best Banks in Marshall County
Centier has been voted among the Best in Marshall County by readers of The Pilot News. Centier placed second among the list of “Best Banks”. This is the third year in a row that Centier has placed among the top three Best Banks by the publication.
Vote Centier as "Best Bank of the Region"
The Times newspaper is now accepting nominees for its 2010 “Best of the Region” awards. The Best of the Region awards highlight the best services and businesses in the Northwest Indiana region.
Centier Celebrates 115th Anniversary with a Hometown Celebration
This month, Centier celebrates 115 years as a Schrage family-owned and operated, independent community bank.
Singing Tellers Help Support the American Heart Association
Centier recently participated in the American Heart Association’s annual “Heart Campaign.”
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Area families and individuals, with incomes of $49,000 or less and who have not filed their 2009 tax returns, are invited for free tax return preparation and electronic filing assistance by the volunteers of the Northwest Indiana Asset Building Campaign.
Money and Credit Protection Tips and Tools - Free Seminar
In celebration of April being National Financial Literacy month, the Indiana Secretary of State, Indiana Attorney General and Centier Bank have partnered with the Hammond Public Library’s Hayward Branch through financial literacy, and will be offering a free seminar on Monday, April 12th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Money and Credit Protection Tips and Tools promises to have helpful information regarding many of today’s prominent issues.
Centier Named Among 2010 "Best Places to Work" in Indiana
Centier has been named one of 2010’s “Best Places to Work in Indiana” for the fourth consecutive year. Centier was the only Northern Indiana company, headquartered in Merrillville, to make the list of more than 70 Hoosier companies being honored for their strong workplace environment.
Centier Donation for Haitian Relief
Centier hosted a weeklong collection, January 18-23, 2010, to benefit the American Red Cross earthquake relief effort in Haiti. The bank wide collection was part of Centier’s “Dress Casual for Charity” fundraiser. Based on client interest and feedback, the fundraiser was extended to include donations from the public. The total amount collected was $9,328.79.
Gill Honored with 2009 Legacy of Service Award
Curt Gill, Centier Vice President of Business Banking, was recently honored with the 2009 Distinguished Community Leader Award by the Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce.
Centier Honored as "Most Active Partner" for Small Business Lending
The Regional Development Company (RDC) recently hosted its annual meeting and awards program to recognize leading business lenders in the community. Centier was named “Most Active Partner” once again by the RDC. Centier has received this honor five out of the last nine years.
The Post-Tribune newspaper has opened voting for the "2010 Neighbor’s Choice" awards. In 2009, Centier was honored as "Best Bank". Let's work together to vote Centier as a Neighbor’s Choice once again!
Kezy Named "Most Active Lender" for Small Businesses
The Regional Development Company (RDC) recently hosted its annual meeting and awards program to recognize leading business lenders in the community. Amy Kezy, vice president of business banking at Centier, was named 2009’s “Most Active Lender”.
Centier Bank and Gary Neighborhood Services (GNS) partnered through financial literacy, and offered a workshop on how to choose and keep a checking account on Wednesday, January 13th, in the GNS office at 300 West 21st Avenue in Gary. After the lecture, attendees were able to ask questions and then left with materials that covered everything they had learned, including practice checkbooks.
Vote Centier "Best Bank for Business"
Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly, a local publication focusing on economic development and special business features, is once again conducting its "Best of Northwest Indiana Business" contest.
Centier Presents Financial Literacy Programs to Residents of Gary Manor Senior Housing
Centier Bank recently hosted “Budgeting and Bingo” at Gary Manor Senior Housing as part of its ongoing partnership to bring financial literacy lessons to residents of the Gary community. Employees from Centier’s Gary Midtown branch hosted the program, which teaches lessons from the FDIC’s Money Smart financial literacy curriculum.
Our Family Center Holds Financial Literacy Classes
In preparation for Our Family Center’s 5th annual Gift of Hope, the faith-based organization offered free financial literacy classes for low income families in Hammond, Whiting and East Chicago.
Schrage Named to Indiana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Michael Schrage, president and CEO of Centier Bank, has been named to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce board of directors.
Consumer Alert - E-mail Phishing Scam
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has received numerous reports of a fraudulent e-mail that has the appearance of being sent from the FDIC.
Hammond Adult Education Credit Presentations
In conjunction with the American Bankers Associations’ Get Smart About Credit efforts and the state of Indiana’s fourth annual Money Smart Week, Hammond Adult Education hosted daytime and evening credit presentations on Tuesday, October 13, and Thursday, October 15.
Fourth Annual Indiana Money Smart Week
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, along with Centier Bank and 175 partner organizations, announced today the fourth annual Indiana Money Smart Week will be October 10–17, 2009
Centier Is Among The Top "Best Places To Work In Indiana"
Centier has been listed among the top four “Best Places to Work in Indiana” by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Centier was honored as one of the top companies in the state for their strong workplace environment based on survey results from its employees.
Michael E. Schrage, President and CEO of Centier Bank, was honored to host the 2009 Centier Bank/Schrage Scholarship Banquet on June 11, 2009. The banquet is held to recognize the current recipients; and they are encouraged to invite their parents or guardians, and the student’s choice of his or her most influential teacher.
Centier Named Among 2009 “Best Places To Work” In Indiana
Centier has been named one of 2009’s “Best Places to Work in Indiana” for the third consecutive year. Centier previously ranked 5th Best Place to Work in 2008, and 10th Best Place to Work in 2007. Centier will be recognized and honored at the Best Places to Work in Indiana awards dinner coordinated by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce on May 5th. The 2009 final rankings will be announced at the event.
Centier Unveils New Corporate Headquarters
Michael E. Schrage, President and CEO of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce the official grand opening of the new Centier Centre, corporate headquarters for Centier Bank. Centier Centre, the bank’s five-story, 72,000 sq. ft. corporate center and campus, is not a public banking center, rather it will serve as the main business hub of the company, featuring executive and business support offices such as Human Resources, Marketing, Wealth Management, and Lending. The Centier Centre is located at 600 E. 84th Avenue in Merrillville, and is visible from the US Hwy 30 and Interstate 65 interchange.
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