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First County Bank's Fairfield Branch Manager, Ben Peter, spent the day volunteering at the Bridgeport Rescue Mission's Food Pantry. “It was a fulfilling experience to lend a hand at the food pantry and contribute towards the noble cause of feeding those in need. I am sincerely grateful to First County Bank and their philanthropic efforts of supporting the local community. Their efforts are truly commendable and make a significant impact on the lives of those in need,” notes Peter. #Communitybank

Earlier this month members from First County Bank’s Cash Management Services department, Springdale Stamford Branch Manager and our Wealth Management division - First County Advisors, attended the Annual Law Day Luncheon hosted by the Fairfield County Bar Association. The theme of this year’s luncheon was “Voices of Democracy,” a message that was expressed through the event’s Keynote Speaker, Secretary of the State of Connecticut - Stephanie Thomas, CFRE . 

With a longstanding partnership of supporting the Norwalk-based nonprofit Star Inc., First County Bank Foundation proudly fulfilled a grant to help underwrite the evaluation center in STAR’s new Assistive Technology Lab. “We are very proud to support this trailblazing effort at STAR to leverage technology to improve lives and enhance services to local families. The new, assistive technology, along with professional supports, will help with school readiness … and other essential learning skills,” expressed Willard Miley, Vice President of the First County Bank Foundation and President of First County Bank. To learn more about Star Inc. and their Assistive Technology Lab, visit their website: Starincct.org.

First County Bank was the exclusive sponsor of the annual Fireside Chat with First Selectman Fred Camillo, hosted by the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce CT. During the ‘chat’, First Selectman Fred Camillo shared his thoughts on the current happenings in Greenwich. Camillo also noted important plans for the future and addressed resident issues of town parking, recreational facilities, infrastructure concerns and more.  Representing the bank at this event was Tripp Moore - Vice President Commercial Banking Officer, Rick Muskus - SVP. Chief Lending Officer, and Laura Silva - Assistant Branch Manager, Greenwich.

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It’s never too early to teach children about financial literacy. Our Norwalk – Main Avenue Branch Manager Sheila Content visited her son’s third grade class at Concord Magnet School, to share with them the importance of having a savings account. “It was such a rewarding experience to engage with these young minds and introduce them to fundamental concepts that will empower them to make informed financial decisions in the future. The enthusiasm and curiosity of the students were truly inspiring,” noted Content. “As a parent, I believe that instilling financial literacy skills early on is essential for setting our children up for success in life.” #Financialeducation #Financialliteracy #Communitybank

There is still time to submit your online application for the Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award Scholarship. This scholarship program awards $5,000 to 3 local high school seniors. Visit our website to view eligibility requirements and to submit your application by May 1st.   https://lnkd.in/ehUCBENi

Greenwich Branch Manager Sebastian Kulesza attended SPEF - Stamford Public Education Foundation's 17th annual Excellence in Educations Awards, held at the Stamford Marriott. “It was heartwarming to see all the support for educators and all that SPEF does to promote equitable access to quality public education throughout Stamford” said Kulesza. “Congratulations to all the awardees of the evening.”

We would like to congratulate our latest graduates of the Connecticut School of Finance and Management. This year’s graduates are Sophia Jean – Assistant Branch Manager, Saad Sumra – AVP, Information Systems Manager and Kathy Valentine – Marketing and Events Assistant. Members of our Senior team and First County Bank’s Chairman and CEO, Robert Granata attended the graduation ceremony. Join us in congratulating the Class of 2024🎓!

Ladies who lunch. First County Bank’s Andreea Pamint, Agnieszka Maciejewski and Sheila Content, attended the 10th Annual Star, Inc. Speaker Luncheon. The event featured renowned U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer, Olympic Gold Medalist and FIFA World Cup Champion Brandi Chastain, as the event’s guest speaker. “Brandi was great, she talked about the importance of supporting your team, your community, and the significance of perseverance even when things don’t go as planned” said Pamint. “In Brandi’s closing remarks she encouraged us to show support to girls and women in sports, as they will be the ones you will want to bet on.”   📷: First County Bank’s Cash Management Services Relationship Manager- Andreea Pamint, New Canaan Branch Manager - Agnieszka Maciejewski, U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Brandi Chastain, Melissa Knee of JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREENWICH, and Norwalk- Main Avenue Branch Manager – Sheila Content.