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Left
to right: Dennis Baker, Treasurer Darke County CIC,
Jeff Kniese, President & CEO Greenville
Federal, Melanie Nealeigh,
Office Manager Darke County Economic Development
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Greenville
Federal Supports Partnering for Progress Initiative
Greenville – Greenville Federal Bank has once again shown their support
of the Partnering for Progress (P4P) Initiative by contributing for
2016. This collaborative public/private economic development
effort has brought remarkable growth and opportunity to Darke County,
with the bank participating since 2009.
“We’re glad to show our support of an organization that has brought
such great benefit to the residents of Darke County, “ commented Jeff
Kniese, President of Greenville Federal. “Partnering for
Progress has spurred growth and implemented new programs that have had
a very positive impact on the future of the entire community.
This is obviously something the bank wishes to continue to support and
be a part of in any way we can.”
The goal of Partnering for Progress is to foster opportunity for Darke
County business in areas such as existing industry support, resource
development, marketing and new business recruitment, and workforce
development. The initiative, which began in 2009, has
contributed to the creation of over 1,900 jobs, retention/creation of
more than $60,000,000 in payroll, and has helped produce over
$170,000,000 in new local capital investment. P4P has also
launched a workforce development initiative which works with existing
and emerging workforce to help alleviate hiring issues for expanding
companies.
“The Darke County CIC Board of Directors sincerely appreciates not only
the financial support, but the personal commitment investors like
Greenville Federal have made to assist in our efforts,” stated Dennis
Baker, CIC Treasurer. Board President, Dave Keiser added, “With
the help of our investors, the entire organization will continue to
move forward with programs and efforts designed to assist Darke County
businesses in any way we can.”
Those interested in learning more about the county’s economic
development efforts can call the Economic Development Office at
937-548-3250.
Greenville Federal, the oldest bank headquartered in Darke County, has
focused on the communities they serve by building long-term highly
valued partnerships with businesses and individuals since 1883.
Greenville Federal offers the most ATMs in Darke County to better serve
the communities and its customers and continues to support several
economic development programs. Supporting initiatives such as
Partnering for Progress that significantly contribute back to the
community has always been a hallmark of Greenville Federal’s long Darke
County history.
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