May 2017 | Marguerite McNeill

DELORAINE AND Districts Community Bank Branch has passed a major milestone clocking up $1million dollars in community contributions in its 11 years of operation - and everyone is smiling.  Community Bank chair Lynn Hayward said that the remarkable achievement was evidence of the support shown by the Meander Valley community that had thrown its support behind the locally-owned and operated branch, transferring banking business across.

She said that Meander Valley residents, traders, business owners and community groups had all seen the benefits of local banking.

“We are extremely proud of reaching this milestone,” she said.

“It reflects not only the ongoing success of our business but most importantly shows how much of a difference we have been able to make in the community.”

Mrs Hayward said that Deloraine and Districts Community Bank Branch was a true community venture, which offered a full range of banking products and services in a business model designed to strengthen the local community.

“Achieving $1 million being returned to the community is a significant milestone. From grants to scholarships, dividends to sponsorships through the simple act of banking locally we have been able to support our community and numerous community projects.

“With plenty more hard work and the support of the community, I believe the success of Deloraine and Districts Community bank Branch can only grow,” Mrs Hayward said.