FNCB Bank
Tell us a brief history/background of your organization.
FNCB Bank, locally-based for over 113 years, continues as one of Northeastern Pennsylvania's premier community banks — offering a full suite of personal, small business and commercial banking solutions with industry-leading mobile, online and in-branch products and services. After starting with one location in Dunmore in 1910, FNCB Bank has grown to 16 locations in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wayne counties, employing 230 people and serving more than 30,000 customers. FNCB remains dedicated to the communities we serve with an on-going mission to make your banking experience simply better.
What impact has your organization has on NEPA?
As a community bank we believe it is our responsibility to help transform the communities we serve and help them grow and prosper. With a distinguished history of community involvement, FNCB Bank has always made a local impact. We dedicate our resources, both people and financial, to help make the places where we live and work better, not only for current generations, but also for generations yet to come. Annually, we donate more than $500,000 to over 200 community organizations involved in a wide variety of activities, including scholarship organizations, veteran’s services, affordable housing, community development, education, senior citizens, cultural enrichment and women’s issues.
How did your organization come to work with Leadership Lackawanna?
FNCB Bank is a long-time supporter of Leadership Lackawanna’s programs including Core and Fundamentals. Through the skills and business relationships developed through Leadership, our participants have become better leaders and members of the community. Past FNCB graduates include: Stephanie Abraham, Mike Cioffari, Bridget Connor, Dave Jones, Walt Jurgiewicz, Amy Kelley, Sara Matusinski, Karen Smith, Ted Kowalick and Jennifer Thomas.
What are your organizations best practices?
FNCB Bank is committed to remain a 100% locally-based community bank serving the needs of Northeastern Pennsylvania guided by a 7 word mission statement – “To Make Your Banking Experience Simply Better.” This commitment has served us well allowing us to not only survive, but to grow and prosper. In recent years, FNCB was named one of the Top 200 Community Banks in America and the Best Bank & Best Place to Work in the Scranton Times-Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards. We look forward to serving the needs of NEPA businesses and residents for many years to come.