Bank signs up 2000th customer

The Ettalong Beach branch of Bendigo Bank celebrated its 2000th customer on October 22.

Branch manager Mr Tony Gravas said it was a wonderful milestone.

"We opened our doors in 2005 and from that day we have been growing thanks to support of local businesses and the community," Mr Gravas said.

"This continued growth has led to our bank expanding its services into Deepwater Plaza with its first Bendigo Bank Automatic Teller Machine.

"We saw the opportunity to provide a service where no other ATM is located and that is right opposite the Coles Supermarket.

"Deepwater Plaza is one of the busiest shopping centres and we wanted to be right there providing a good community-banking service.

"As part of our community-banking policy, we have also purchased a marquee in time for summer which will be available to schools, sporting groups and non-profit organisations at no cost to them.

"Bendigo Bank is about being part of the local community and giving back to the community."

Press release, 22 Oct 2008 Tony Gravas, Bendigo Bank Ettalong Beach