Cheryl Bechard Honored as Top Mortgage Professional
JOLIET – First Community Financial Bank's Mortgage Originator Cheryl Bechard was recently recognized by Chicago Magazine as a 5-Star Mortgage Professional in the Chicagoland market. This prestigious honor is bestowed on lending professionals who demonstrate exemplary traits, most notably integrity and professionalism.
"When it comes to Mortgage services, it's not always about the numbers or the close rate," says Steve Randich, President of FCB Joliet. "We are extremely proud to have a lender of Cheryl's caliber as a member of our First Community Banking family."
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Gold Glove Award on Display
JOLIET – An authentic replica of Major League Baseball’s Rawling’s Gold Glove Award is now on display in the lobby of First Community Bank of Joliet. The official 2011 and 2012 Awards were produced by local business and First Community Bank client Joliet Pattern. Andy Wood, President and Owner of Joliet Pattern, and his team were contracted to produce these prestigious awards, by their client Rawling’s Sporting Goods.
The Rawling’s Gold Glove Award is the pinnacle of professional baseball recognition. The award is given each post season to the Major League Baseball players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position, in both the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), as voted by the managers and coaches in each league. 18 Gold glove awards are produced and presented each year, one at each of the nine positions in each league. FCB clients and baseball enthusiasts can stop by the bank lobby to view this amazing award. Wood and his team at Joliet Pattern were recently featured in a First Community Bank print ad that touted their work and their relationship with the Bank.
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Welcome to the New
Loyalty club!
First Community Bank is proud to announce that we have revitalized the
Loyalty Club Program with new members and offers. FCB clients can now shop
and save through great deals from our member businesses. Save on automotive,
landscaping, dining, home improvement, medical, financial, and salon
services, and much more.
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Now is the time to count on your Community Bank
11-23-11
With all of the recent media exposure bashing the big banks, the public response has been huge. This social financial uprising is encouraging bank customers to remove their money from the mega banks and place them in community banks. The movement goes way beyond consisting of a few thousand angry consumers. An entire organized effort has established an online presence and touted Saturday, November 5th as Bank Transfer Day.
Let’s face it, these tough economic times have us all tightening our belts, cutting corners and trying to get the most for our hard-earned dollars. Now more than ever, consumers need to count on their financial institution for guidance and support, not more fees!
As the protest reigns, the big banks implementing these fees are back-peddling, and fast.
Is it too little, too late? Either way, it’s time that consumers take a hard look at their financial status, and talk to their trusted bank advisor to make decisions that are right for them.
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Community Officially Welcomes First Community Bank into New Home
January 21, 2011
First Community Bank Directors and Staff gather in the new bank lobby to cut the ribbon marking the official opening of the newest banking facility in the FCB family.
Channahon, Illinois Area business leaders officially welcomed First Community Bank serving Morris, Channahon, and Minooka during ribbon cutting ceremonies held at the bank's brand new location on Bell Road, just north of Rt. 6 in Channahon. The ribbon cutting was sponsored by the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce.
First Community Bank is now situated in their new permanent, full-service facility on Bell Road, which will replace their temporary office on Eames Street. The 9,000 square foot red-brick building houses the latest banking technology to provide clients with complete banking services including ATM convenience, drive-up windows and safe deposit boxes. The interior offers an open, friendly banking environment, just another commitment to ensure a positive banking experience for clients.
Bankers, Directors, and other dignitaries were present to celebrate the opening of FCB's new home. "This community has really accepted us, and we are so grateful for our success here. We look forward to getting bigger and better," says bank president Brian Wielbik. "I'm thankful to FCB for coming here and for all they have done to become part of this community. They have really invested in this area," enthuses Mayor of Channahon Joe Cook. Board Member John Dollinger states, "Our family has been here since the 1950's. We are very excited to be part of FCB and to open a new facility. The local community has really welcomed us, and because of that we've grown faster than we could have imagined." Also in attendance was Senator Sue Rezin, staff from the Grundy County, Channahon, and Minooka Chambers of Commerce, Channahon and Minooka village staff, and FCB staff...
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First Community Bank nears completion of new building in
Channahon with installation of vault door
August 11, 2010
Channahon, Illinois First Community Bank serving Morris, Channahon and Minooka will soon be situated in a new home. With the installation of a state-of-the-art vault door, the bank adds finishing touches to FCB’s permanent full-service facility on Bell Road, just north of US Route 6 in Channahon. The 10,000 square foot Georgian style red-brick building will house the latest banking technology to provide clients with complete banking services including ATM convenience, drive-up windows and safe deposit boxes. The interior will offer an open, friendly banking environment — just another commitment to ensure a positive banking experience for clients...
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First Community Bank Breaks Ground for Permanent Building in Channahon
December 3, 2009
Breaking ground for First Community Bank in Channahon are (left to right): Steve Laken, Vice President; Steve Morrissette, President/CEO; Brian Wielbik, Market President; Debra Packley, Director; Jerry Papesh, Director; Bill Hanley, Director; Rex Easton, Director; Joe Vinachi, Director, Dave Carlson, Director; Joe Cook, Mayor of Channahon and Terry D'Orazio, General Contractor.
Channahon, Illinois While the nation's largest banks continue to struggle with the economic shockwaves that jarred the country over the past year, First Community Bank in Channahon is not only thriving, they are breaking ground for a new permanent Bank home on Bell Road, just north of US Route 6.
Since opening in 2008, First Community serving the Morris, Channahon and Minooka communities has achieved deposits of more than $58 million, reinvesting $30 million in loans to fuel growth in the local community.
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FCB celebrates Anniversary with Huge Community Response
October 9, 2009
Channahon, Illinois It's no wonder First Community Bank feels right at home in Channahon. After opening their doors only one year ago, they have been welcoming new clients every day.
To celebrate, The Bank hosted it's first anniversary with a three-day event inviting new and current clients to take advantage of of special account offers. During the event First Community also had well-respected local coin and jewelry experts on hand to offer coin appraisals. Visitors that stopped by also had a chance to Spin the Wheel and win a prize. The event culminated with a Client Appreciation BBQ cookout, with over 120 people turning out on a beautiful Friday afternoon.
"We had a fantastic turnout every day," notes Market President Brian Weilbik. "We are excited to be so well embraced by the Minooka, Channahon, and Morris communities. The response to our locally-owned and managed community bank has really exceeded our expectations."
Visitors are invited to stop in First Community Bank and get acquainted With their local Bankers at The southeast corner of Route 6 and Ridge Road in Channahon.
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First Community Bank is now serving the Morris, Channahon, and Minooka communities
February 25, 2009
Since opening its doors to welcome clients in the Morris, Channahon and Minooka communities eight months ago, First Community Bank has proven to be a smart investment for its backers in southwestern Will and Grundy Counties. If numbers are any indicator, these closely-knit communities have welcomed the idea...
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First Community Bank opens new facility
July 17, 2008
Business leaders from the Morris, Channahon and Minooka communities are seeing their vision become reality with the opening of First Community Bank to serve the growing population in southeastern Will County.
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First Community Bank to open facility serving Morris, Channahon, and Minooka
April 16, 2008
Channahon-Forward-thinking business leaders in Morris, Channahon, and Minooka have finalized plans to open First Community Bank in Channahon to serve client needs in the growing communities south and west of I-80.
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