Come and enjoy a catered lunch, receive door prizes and hear from a designated panel of four influential business women in our community. “These women while from different industries and professions will openly discuss the challenges and blessings of being a Woman in The Workforce,” said, Lorenda Smith, Vice President of Marketing & Retail of First National Bank. “Our goal is that participants will leave inspired, motivated and hopefully be encouraged as these women share their own...

Five things you can do with your refund. Pay down debt. Especially high interest credit card balances and student loans. Save some. Use the money to build up your emergency fund, or put it toward a specific goal, such as buying a house or a car. Add to your retirement accounts. If you put $2,500 from this year's tax refund into an IRA, it would grow to $8,500 in 25 years, even at a modest 5 percent rate of return. Update your home. Adding energy efficient...

Small Business of the Year The Small Business of the Year Award honors a member company that has fewer than 100 employees, has demonstrated visible growth and achievements, has adhered to their company brand, and has made a positive community impact by investing both through business and community support. Experts say that to be a successful small business, you should embody 6 characteristics. You should be collaborative by building good rapport with both your employees and customers....

Business Builders Seminar Series The Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce and First National Bank will offer the business community members and residents the opportunity to grow individually and professionally through a year-long program called the Business Builders Seminar Series. Each session is held during the last week of every month with two time slots available, an 8:30 a.m. class and a 12:00 p.m. class. The Chamber will provide breakfast or lunch for each attendee. The...

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The First National Bank (FNB) Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a service oriented and leadership development program comprised of 12-15 outstanding youth. These young people are selected to serve as a liaison between their peers, the community, and the First National Bank Team. This group, while acting as ambassadors for First National Bank, will also have the opportunity for personal financial education. The best part is the Benefit for our young people. As young people transition...