Community Banker News and Views

A new year of promise has arrived – the time to set personal goals, such as getting in shape. Those of us who have ventured into this territory know that getting fit is no easy task, particularly as we grow older. But there is an easy way to get fit without any heavy lifting. It…

During this holiday season of giving, I’m reminded of a quote from former 1960s- 1970s tennis champion, Arthur Ashe. He said, “From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” What better time of year then to recognize and support the local organizations that selflessly give back to…

Every small business is unique, right? Yet, why is it that every business owner seems to share the same challenge? No matter how successful their companies are, today’s business owners seem to be in short supply of one vital resource – time. All those day-to-day administrative tasks involved with running a business have left business…

By all accounts, Saturday November 29, 2014, was not your typical Saturday. At least not at 2 N. Church Street in West Chester, where DNB First was proud to open its doors in celebration of Small Business Saturday. In recognition of this important annual event, conceived by American Express, the Bank hosted an Open House…

“To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart.” – Sr. Thomas Watson That time of the year is once again upon us; the annual November tradition of giving thanks to the people who have helped contribute to America’s proud history of freedom and greatness. They are…

Do you BB&T take Susquehanna Bank to be your lawfully wedded financial partner? To have and to hold your business customers from this day forward? In good times and bad? To cherish them as long as their businesses shall live? The announcement has been made. The plans are being drawn up. Winston-Salem based national banking…

There are more than 9.1 million of them in the United States. They employ more than 7.9 million people. And generate 1.4 trillion in sales. They represent a variety of industries.  And are only growing stronger. In fact, according to a report from American Express OPEN, in the past 17 years, the number of them…

…Sometimes you want to go Where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came… These words written by American singer and songwriter, Gary Portnoy, are best known as the theme song to the sitcom, Cheers. On this 1980’s hit show, patrons of a local Boston bar came to gather with familiar people and…