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GRAYSTONE BANK EMPLOYEES PEDAL FOR A GOOD CAUSE
A team of Graystone Bank employees hit the street and put the pedal to metal during the United Way Capitol Region's 14th Annual Trike Race.
The speedy, four-member race crew from Graystone Bank earned a second place finish at the annual three-wheeled competition that helps raise awareness for the United Way's annual campaign. More than thirty Graystone Bank employees showed their support and spirit at the event, earning the Entourage Award, which is given to the team with the best presence and most team spirit. Graystone Bank was one of twenty three organizations to participate in this year's tricycle race held in downtown Harrisburg.
The United Way of the Capitol Region is a non-profit organization that is committed identifying and addressing community needs in an effort to build a stronger community.
GRANITE RUN OFFICE HOSTS YARD SALE AND BAKE SALE
On Saturday, May 15th, the Granite Run office hosted a community yard sale and bake sale. All proceeds from the day’s event were donated to Mom’s House, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing day care to single parents, allowing parents to continue their education.
4th ANNUAL GRAYSTONE TOWER CHARITY GOLF OUTING
The Fourth Annual Graystone Tower Charity Golf Outing will be held at Colonial Country Club, August 23rd at 10:00 am. Proceeds from the outing will be donated to The PA Breast Cancer Coalition, The PIAA Foundation, Hope International, and Drug Free Pennsylvania. Graystone Tower Bank is proud to help each of these organizations positively impact the lives of the people in the communities that we work and live in. To date the Graystone Tower golf outings have donated over $40,000 to over 30 different charitable organizations around the state.
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DILLSBURG BRANCH NOW OPEN
Graystone Bank representatives along with local community members were on hand to celebrate the opening of Graystone Bank’s thirteenth location. Dillsburg Mayor, Henry Snyder, welcomed the crowd and introduced Jewel Cooper, senior retail executive of Graystone Bank. Following the ribbon cutting, Graystone Bank presented a check in the amount of $250 the Citizens Hose Company. “Citizens Hose Company plays a prominent role in keeping our community safe,” said Jewel Cooper. “We know the men and women of this organization do a remarkable job responding to calls in the community and we are pleased to give them our support.” The new Dillsburg branch is conveniently located inside the Giant store at 830 US Route 15 in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. The hours of operation are Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. An onsite ATM is available 24/7.
DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE BRANCH NOW OPEN
Graystone Bank, a division of Graystone Tower Bank, opened for business at the new downtown State College branch on Monday, March 1, 2010. The downtown State College branch marks the 12th Graystone Bank location. Located at 329 East Beaver Avenue, the new branch is convenient to downtown restaurants and shops and is only minutes from the Penn State campus. The new State College office features an on-site ATM available 24/7, free internet access in the lobby, and complimentary gourmet coffee served every day. Hours of operation include 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. A ribbon cutting will be held on Friday, April 9th to celebrate the opening. In addition to the downtown location, Graystone Bank operates a full service branch located at 1705 North Atherton Street in State College.
ALL NON-INTEREST BEARING TRANSACTION DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS ARE FULLY INSURED
Graystone Bank is participating in the FDIC’s Transaction Account Guarantee Program. Under that program, through June 30, 2010, all non-interest-bearing transaction accounts are fully guaranteed by the FDIC for the entire amount in the account. Coverage under the Transaction Account Guarantee Program is in addition to and separate from the coverage available under the FDIC’s general deposit insurance rules.
GRAYSTONE TOWER BANK RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA FOR 2009
December 2, 2009 (Harrisburg, PA) – Graystone Tower Bank was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2009 at an evening awards ceremony which took place on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, PA.. The awards program, created in 2000, is one of the first statewide programs of its kind in the country. The program is a public/private partnership between Team Pennsylvania Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and the Central Penn Business Journal.
2009 marks the fourth consecutive year of the company being named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania.
This survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places to be employed in Pennsylvania, benefiting the state's economy, its workforce and businesses. The Best Places to Work in PA list is made up of 100 companies divided into two groups: 50 medium-sized companies with 25-250 employees and 50 large-sized companies with 251 or more employees. Graystone Tower Bank has been named one of the Best Places to Work in PA in the large category.
FDIC INSURANCE EXTENDED THROUGH 2013
A four-year extension of $250,000 FDIC deposit insurance has been placed on all non-interest bearing transaction deposit accounts at Graystone Bank, which includes all personal and business checking deposit accounts that do not earn interest, are fully insured for the entire amount in the deposit account. The insurance limit was slated to roll back to $100,000 Jan. 1, 2010, but Congress has extended the deadline through Dec. 31, 2013. More information can also be found on the FDIC website: www.fdic.gov
GRAYSTONE BANK NAMED FASTEST GROWING BANK CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 (Harrisburg, PA) – Graystone Bank, a division of Graystone Tower Bank, announced that it was named the second fastest growing company in Central Pennsylvania at an awards breakfast held this morning. The prestigious listing honors Central Pennsylvania’s most dynamic for-profit businesses and their contributions to the growth and success of our region. Qualifying companies are ranked according to their revenue growth over a consecutive three-year period.
“We are extremely pleased with being named the second fastest growing company in Central Pennsylvania,” said Janak Amin, president and CEO of Graystone Bank. “Since our inception in 2005 we have been proud of the controlled growth that has been accomplished and being able to share our success with our local communities. We are appreciative of our employees, customers, shareholders and the communities that have contributed to our success.”