Joseph Pannarale of Citizens Financial Bank Recognized as a Top Financial Advisor by LPL Financial

MUNSTER, IN – February 22, 2010 — Joseph Pannarale, a financial advisor at Citizens Financial Bank, today announced that he was recognized as a top advisor and named to the Chairman’s Club. LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer*, provides investment services to the clients of Citizens Financial Bank. The distinction earned by Joseph Pannarale is awarded to less than six percent of the approximately 12,000 financial advisors who are affiliated with LPL Financial nationwide. (read more)

CITIZENS FINANCIAL BANK TEAMS WITH ACCION CHICAGO TO BRING LENDING TO SMALL BUSINESSES IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

NORTHWEST INDIANA – FEBRUARY 19, 2010 – Small businesses face many challenges in developing, from the idea phase to opening the business, but starting and maintaining a business in Northwest Indiana doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Small business lender ACCION Chicago is available to businesses in Northwest Indiana, targeting entrepreneurs who are usually overlooked by traditional banks. (read more)

CITIZENS FINANCIAL BANKING CENTER MANAGER NAMED TO BOARD OF CROSSROADS REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MUNSTER, IN – FEBRUARY 18, 2010 – Citizens Financial Bank announced that Tracy McMahon, Manager of the Crown Point Banking Center has been elected to the Board of the newly formed Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce.  (read more)

CITIZENS RECEIVES THANK YOU FROM THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR EMPLOYEE DONATIONS. (read letter)

CITIZENS FINANCIAL BANK PRESENTS A FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, “MONEY MATTERS”

MUNSTER, IN – FEBRUARY 14, 2010 – Citizens Financial Bank is proud to announce the presentation of “Money Matters,” a Financial Education program provided by the FDIC. The program was presented to approximately 58 students of Calumet College of St. Joseph by Veronica Avila, East Chicago/Harbor Banking Center Manager and Cristina Figueroa, Hammond Banking Center Manager. (read more)

WE KNOW THAT EVERYONE CAN USE A HELPING HAND NOW AND THEN.

If you’re having trouble making ends meet and need to locate a local food pantry we’ve found some resources that may offer help. Locations or availability of food/resources may change without notice. Please call for details and any requirements prior to visiting a location. The list is provided as a basic resource only.

CITIZENS FINANCIAL BANK VICE PRESIDENT, JOHN FREYEK, NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS – JACOB’S LADDER PEDIATRIC REHAB CENTER, INC.

MUNSTER, IN – January 7, 2010 - Citizens Financial Bank announced that John Freyek, Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager, has been selected as President of the Board of Directors of Jacob’s Ladder Pediatric Rehab Center, Inc. for 2010. (read more)

CITIZENS FINANCIAL BANK VICE PRESIDENT, JOHN FREYEK, NAMED VICE - PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HIGHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MUNSTER, IN – January 7, 2010 - Citizens Financial Bank announced that John Freyek, Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager, has been selected as Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the Highland Chamber of Commerce for 2010. (read more)

Citizens Financial Bank Expands Duties of Dale S. Clapp, Executive Vice President - Business Banking

MUNSTER, IN – January 4, 2010 - Citizens Financial Bank is pleased to announce that Dale S. Clapp’s responsibilities have expanded beyond Business Banking to include Retail Sales and Marketing. To reflect his increased responsibilities Dale’s title will be Executive Vice President, Sales Management. (read more)

Citizens Financial Bank Presents Realities of Credit to Crown Point High School

CROWN POINT, IN – December 23, 2009 - Citizens Financial Bank presented a seminar to 200 Seniors at Crown Point High School titled “Realities of Credit.” (read more)

Citizens Savings Foundation Sponsors Ambassador Scholarship for Lake County 4-H Members

CROWN POINT, IN – December 9, 2009 - Citizens Savings Foundation sponsored the 2009 Lake County 4-H Ambassador Board Scholarship which was awarded to Brian Berger, a Lake County 4-H Ambassador. (read more)

Citizens Financial Bank Presents Banking Seminars to Highland High Students

HIGHLAND, IN – October 30, 2009 - Citizens Financial Bank presented two financial seminars to the students of Highland High School on October 14, 2009. The Check It Out seminar was presented to 279 freshmen and the Realities of Credit seminar was presented to 325 seniors. (read more)

Citizens Financial Bank Sponsors Scoreboard at Calumet College of St. Joseph

MUNSTER, IN – October 19, 2009 - Citizens Financial Bank is proud to announce that it has provided a financial sponsorship to Calumet College of St. Joseph to support their new athletic facility in Whiting. (read more)

Citizens Financial Bank Announces Release of Positive Pay Cash Management Service

MUNSTER, IN – October 19, 2009 - Citizens Financial Bank announced the release of the latest product in its suite of cash management services – Positive Pay, an anti-fraud service used to protect companies against altered checks and counterfeit check fraud. (read more)

Citizens Financial Bank and DeYoung Interiors Announce a Bedroom Make-Over Contest

ST. JOHN, IN – October 15, 2009 - Citizens Financial Bank is partnering with DeYoung Interiors St. John to sponsor and promote a Bedroom Make-Over contest worth $ 5,000. The contest will begin on October 15th and run through October 31, 2009 . Be sure to watch the Times for details of the Bedroom Make-Over prize! (read more)

Citizens Financial Bank Participates in Lee National Denim Day

MUNSTER, IN – October 7, 2009 – Citizens Financial Bank participated in the Lee National Denim Day /Entertainment Industry Foundation Women’s Cancer Programs held, Friday October 2, 2009 . All 23 Citizens’ Banking Center Offices and 196 Citizens employees participated raising $1,000 toward the EIF Program. (read more)