(Branson, MO) On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Branson Bank held a ribbon cutting to officially dedicate the bank’s 5th full-service community bank location in Branson West. At 3:00PM, bank associates gathered with guests and representatives of the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce to cut the “grand opening” ribbon in front of the newly built facility.

Eric Simkins, Vice President and Commercial Lender of Branson Bank welcomed guests and expressed thanks to those who made the project possible.

“We are thankful for the investment from our Board of Directors and Senior Management in our Stone County community. The project lasted about two years from the land purchase to completion. The team at Federal Construction were wonderful partners and allowed us to use over 50% local subcontractors so that those dollars stayed in Stone County,” said Eric Simkins. “We also would like to share our thanks to Larry Maloney who helped pave the way when he first opened our Lending Center back in 2018. Without Larry, this may have never come to fruition.”

Simkins introduced Bill Jones, CEO, Branson Bank. Jones, too, had many thanks to the community and our partners who helped make this event possible.

“We are honored and blessed to be opening the bank’s fifth full-service banking facility here in Branson West and Stone County. We believe that our business model will serve this region well as we seek to invest in and grow this area,” said Jones. “Approximately 94% of every deposit dollar at Branson Bank is re-invested in the local community in the form of high-quality loans. Loans that help build new homes or fund new businesses are examples of how a community bank helps grow and expand the local economy.”

After the ribbon cutting festivities, Eric Simkins invited guests into the bank for refreshments, giveaways, and “free” samples in the form of $2 dollar bills to celebrate the community bank’s grand opening.

Branson Bank invites the community to stop by and visit the Branson West team. Our professionals are excited to help with your financial needs and welcome the opportunity to build a relationship with you. Branson Bank in Branson West is located at 17035 St. Hwy 13 across from Oakley’s Auto World. For more information, please call: 417-334-9696 or visit online at: www.bransonbank.com.

Branson Bank is a $372 million asset community bank – that is a locally owned and controlled, state chartered financial institution with three locations in Branson, one location in Forsyth, and one location in Branson West.

Branson Bank- Member FDIC.

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