Community Events
Chris Doyle speaks to 2nd Graders about Banking
May 06, 2010
Chris Doyle, President/CEO of Texas First Bank, took time out of his busy schedule to educate second graders at Kohfedlt Elementary School in Texas City on the basics of money, banking and savings. While he was there, he read the book "Money, Money Honey Bunny" to the students. After the program, Texas First Bank dedicated the book to the Kohfedlt Library in honor of Denise Burkhart, 2nd Grade Teacher and brother of Doyle.
Happy Hour Banking
April 09, 2010
Texas First Bank hosted our 2nd Happy Hour Banking event with a baseball theme!
During the event, each location took it's own spin on the theme. Some grilled hot dogs and served Cracker Jacks and peanuts while others hosted a baseball game!
While there, the community is encouraged to take advantage of our special product offers!
Community Bank Month 2010
April 01, 2010 - April 30, 2010
ICBA and Nation's Community Banks Recognize
Community Banking Month
Community Bank Service and Financial Literacy Efforts Highlighted
Washington, D.C. (April 1, 2010)-April is Community Banking Month, and members of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and its state affiliated community banking associations are celebrating the vital role that community banks play in the economic, civic and cultural life of their communities in cities and towns throughout America.
"Community banks are part of the very fabric of Main Street," said Jim MacPhee, ICBA chairman and CEO of Kalamazoo County State Bank in Schoolcraft, Mich. "Our nation's nearly 8,000 community banks provide resources throughout the year to make their communities better places to live. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and ICBA Community Banking Month gives ICBA's community bank members a chance to thank our customers and the communities we serve."
Thousands of community banks recognize ICBA Community Banking Month in a variety of ways. Some partner with local charities to host special events, others promote economic development initiatives. Many community banks traditionally mark the month by expanding their community service or financial education programs. ICBA recognizes community banks with the most outstanding volunteer programs through the ICBA National Community Bank Service Awards. This year, seven community banks were honored. To learn more about the award winners, click here.
"ICBA Community Banking Month gives us an opportunity to honor our communities and, through our awards, those community banks that go above and beyond in improving the quality of life of their communities," MacPhee said.
ICBA member community banks employ nearly 300,000 people in more than 20,000 locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and two U.S. territories. Of the 8,000 community banks in America, nearly 5,000 are ICBA members.
To learn more about community banking and ICBA Community Banking Month, visit www.ICBA.org.
About ICBA
The Independent Community Bankers of America, the nation's voice for community banks, represents nearly 5,000 community banks of all sizes and charter types throughout the United States and is dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the community banking industry and the communities and customers we serve. For more information, visit www.icba.org.
Independent Community Bankers Association Convention (ICBA)
March 18, 2010
Jennifer Linton, Marketing Director for Texas First Bank spoke to over 250 bankers at the recent ICBA convention. The focus of the discussion was Developing & Marketing Deposit Products Aimed at Gen Y. Jennifer did an excellent job representing Texas First Bank.
