Community Center

At Forte Bank so much of what we do is about how we’re giving back to the community — whether that’s in the form of employee volunteer hours, a financial contribution for a community project, or just our business philosophy and how we serve customers.

Our Community Center blog spotlights bank events, financial education and financial security topics that we think are important you know about, and activities going on in and around Washington County.

• Pumpkins, Apples & Scarecrows — Oh My!

  by Jen Novotny | Oct 04, 2021
  Forte Bank has some exciting things planned for this October.
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• Safeguard Finances in Preparation for Natural Disasters

  by Jen Novotny | Sep 20, 2021
  September is National Preparedness Month for emergencies and natural disasters.
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• Don’t Just Prequalify. Preapproval is More Important Than Ever.

  by Jen Novotny | Jun 22, 2021
  What's the difference between prequalification and preapproval?
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• Financing in an Ultra Tight Housing Market

  by Jen Novotny | Jun 02, 2021
  If you are hoping to buy a new home and also have a home to sell, the timing can be tricky.
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• Why We All Need a Password Manager

  by Jen Novotny | May 06, 2021
  The average person has more than 90 passwords. If you're not using unique and complicated passwords, you're putting yourself at risk.
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• Relationships Rule - Community Banking Month 2021

  by Jen Novotny | Apr 01, 2021
  April is here, which means it's Community Banking Month! Independent community banks like Forte Bank have a cooperative relationship with the communities we serve. When you succeed, we succeed.
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• Forte Bank and ICBA: Build Wealth, Not Debt

  by Jen Novotny | Feb 19, 2021
  Make a commitment to yourself to save more effectively and successfully by having a savings plan!
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• New Data Shows FTC Received 2.2 Million Fraud Reports from Consumers in 2020

  by Jen Novotny | Feb 11, 2021
  The Federal Trade Commission received more than 2.1 million fraud reports from consumers in 2020 with imposter scams and online shopping fraud being the most common.
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• New Lobby and Drive Thru Hours Starting Nov. 1

  by Jen Novotny | Oct 15, 2020
  Forte Bank is adjusting its hours to reflect the changing trends in retail banking.
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• Pumpkin Decorating Contest

  by Jen Novotny | Oct 01, 2020
  Forte Bank is hosting a Pumpkin Decorating Contest.
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