Grand Ridge National Bank Named 'Best Bank To Work For' In 2022

Press release from GRNB:

Jan. 6, 2023

Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), today named Grand Ridge National Bank (GRNB) as a 2022 Best Community Banks to Work. The $325 million-asset bank was recognized for its supportive and collaborative business approach that promotes professional development and advancement.

“We are honored to be named one of the Best Community Banks to Work by ICBA Independent Banker magazine,” GRNB Chairman and CEO Mark Scheffers said. “As a GRNB team, we take great pride in our work and overall in being Premier as an organization. We meet with team members individually to discuss their personal goals and objectives, and then work together to help them to achieve them. We highly value all our team members, and our culture and employee benefits are supportive of our team’s high value.”

Grand Ridge National Bank is highlighted in Independent Banker’s December issue representing community banks. Each community bank’s full-time employees were asked to complete a workplace survey hosted by Avannis, an independent research agency. Key criteria considered in selecting this year’s honorees included: work environment, compensation, leadership and corporate culture, and opportunity for recognition and advancement.

For more information on the winners and methodology, visit independentbanker.com.

“Whether it was encouraging professional development, fostering creative and collaborative teams, or providing flexibility and guidance when needed, this year’s honorees demonstrate why community banking is so appealing for the more than 700,000 Americans who serve as financial stewards for their community every day,” ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said. “ICBA is pleased to recognize Grand Ridge National Bank for its commitment to its employees and the customers and community they serve, and we wish them continued prosperity in the future.”

This press release was produced by GRNB. The views expressed here are the author's own.