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.

• Lisa’s Light Aneurysm Awareness 5k

  by Jen Novotny | Sep 27, 2016
  Lisa's Light is a 5k run/walk for aneurysm awareness.
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• Small Business Spotlight — The Nutman Company USA, Inc.

  by Jen Novotny | Aug 04, 2016
  What started as a small, door-to-door nut and candy business in the 1970s has evolved into a nationwide corporate and individual gift-giving, gourmet gift basket and wholesale company, plus three new businesses!
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• We're Going to the Fair!

  by Jen Novotny | Jul 14, 2016
  First National Bank will be at the Washington County Fair and we want YOU to be there, too!
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• Richfield Road Construction — We’re Still Open!

  by Jen Novotny | Jun 07, 2016
  Our Richfield branch WILL remain open during the summer road construction, even when our location is directly affected.
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• Community Banks: Clearing a Pathway to the American Dream

  by Jen Novotny | May 02, 2016
  A letter from our President and CEO, Tim Purman, about the importance of community banks.
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• Using Your Debit Card Online? Think Again.

  by LKCS Team | Apr 01, 2016
  If you’ve ever thought, “What would we do without the Internet?” you’re not alone. We use the Internet every day for entertainment, to keep in touch with friends, pay bills, read the news and SHOP.
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• Tips for Safe Online Shopping

  by LKCS Team | Apr 01, 2016
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• New Mortgage Disclosure Rules in Effect — What You Need to Know

  by LKCS Team | Apr 01, 2016
  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an independent agency of the U.S. government responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector opened its doors in 2011. Since that time, the organization has heard from homebuyers that the documents used in buying a home are overwhelming and confusing, and that they often lack adequate time to review them before signing on the dotted line.
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• Online Security Awareness — Protect Yourself From Fraud

  by LKCS Team | Apr 01, 2016
  First National Bank is providing its personal and business customers with the following security awareness information to assist you in protecting your online account and transaction information.
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• How Not to Get Hooked by a “Phishing” Scam — FTC Consumer Alert

  by LKCS Team | Apr 01, 2016
  Phishing is a high-tech scam that uses spam or pop-up messages to deceive you into disclosing your credit card numbers, bank account information, social security number, passwords or other sensitive information.
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