2023 Issue 2
HOPE: Hold On, Possibilities Exist
The Keynote Message at the 2023 PACB INSPIRE Awards By Diane M. Sweeney In a culture where negative news, frightening scenarios, and devastating loss is shared every day in countless ways, it is easy to overlook all the good that is in the world. And, according to Rick Yarosh, there is a lot of good in the world—and great reason to have hope....
HOPE: Hold On, Possibilities Exist
The Keynote Message at the 2023 PACB INSPIRE Awards By Diane M. Sweeney In a culture where negative news, frightening scenarios, and devastating loss is shared every day in countless ways, it is easy to overlook all the good that is in the world. And, according to...
A Word from PACB’s Chair – March 2023
By Tim Snyder Chairman, PACB The Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers is on the move. Quite literally. I have had the pleasure of traveling around the state with Kevin, visiting community banks and hearing about the great work you...
A Word from the President/CEO’s Desk – March 2023
By Kevin L. Shivers, CAE President and CEO, PACB “What Makes You Want to Put Your Money in This One?” That comment was said by the VP of Sales for Williams Manufacturing, highlighting the fact that between 1955 and 1970, coin-operated amusement...
Understanding Bank Profitability Virtual/Live Training
Barrett School of Banking — April 12-13, 2023 A highly interactive seminar allowing the participant to use their bank’s balance sheet and income statement to calculate various financial ratios and to show how changes in various line items impact...
PACB Names Director of Government Relations
Allie Kutz joined the Pennsylvania Community Bankers (PACB) in February 2023 as the Director of Government Relations, bringing extensive government and political experience to the role. Allie leads PACB's legislative agenda, working to...
A New Year of Fresh Opportunities
By Allie Kutz PACB Director of Government Relations The new legislative session brings fresh opportunities to advance the priorities of Pennsylvania's community banks. In the last month, we welcomed not only the Shapiro-Davis Administration in the...
Hometown Champions: Bank of Bird-in-Hand
Communities across Pennsylvania are growing and thriving because their community banks care. The service and commitment demonstrated by community bank employees keep customers faithful, and their sincerity keeps others hopeful. Because of these...
Mid Penn Bank Seeks Applicants for Anna Woodside Scholarship
Mid Penn Bank is a Member of PACB MILLERSBURG, Pa., January 17, 2023 — Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (Nasdaq: MPB), is seeking applicants for its Anna Woodside Scholarship. The...
PACB Welcomes New Associate Member – Wipfli, LLP
Wipfli, LLP 170 N. Radnor-Chester Road Suite 200 Radnor, PA 19087 Phone: (267) 608-1753 Email: tim.merrell@wipfli.com www.wipfli.com Wipfli is an Associate Member of PACB Wipfli is a top consulting and accounting firm serving more than 70,000...
Luse Gorman Again Receives Top Ranking for Mutual-to-Stock Conversions and Mutual Holding Company Reorganizations
Luse Gorman, PC was again the No. 1 legal counsel in the nation for mutual-to-stock conversions and mutual holding company transactions, as reported by S&P Global Market Intelligence, for transactions completed in 2022. Luse Gorman was the...
The Power of a Phone Call
By Karl Keller Quest Analytics Quest Analytics is an Associate Member of PACB Will a phone call be the start of your next customer success story? Calling a customer for a simple reason opens the door to opportunity. Wish them a happy...
Herbein + Company, Inc. Wins ClearlyRated’s 2023 Best of Accounting for Service Excellence for the Seventh Year in a Row
Clients of winning firms are 70% more likely to be completely satisfied than clients of non-winning firms. READING, PA – Feb. 22, 2023 – Herbein + Company, Inc. (Herbein), a leading CPA advisory firm, announced today that it has won the...
Dimeco, Inc. Announces 2022 Earnings
The Dime Bank is a member of PACB. Honesdale, Pennsylvania — Dimeco, Inc. (OTCQX: DIMC), the parent holding company of The Dime Bank, announces unaudited financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending Dec. 31,...
2023 PACB Professional Development Calendar
Mark your calendar for these dates!
2023 PACB Member Events
March 7 Todd Cohen Workshop: “Sales Culture Leadership in Your Community Bank”Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, State College, PA March 17 Luse Gorman – “Community Banking Update” West Shore Country Club, Camp Hill, PA April 18 TopGolf...