Local bank branches host state conference

The Ettalong Beach Community bank is one of three locally-owned banks that has hosted the NSW/ACT Community Bank State Conference.

The conference ran from Wednesday, March 30, to Friday, April 1, attended by 160 Community Bank volunteer directors, branch managers and bank staff.

Since the first community bank opened on the Central Coast almost 16 years ago. Ettalong, Wyong, Kincumber and East Gosford Community Bank companies have returned more than $1.2 million in profits to the community through shareholder dividends, sponsorships and grants.

The banks now fund programs like Ryda, a Rotary driver education initiative that's so far supported 20,000 teenagers on the Central Coast.

In recognition of their achievements, Ettalong Beach Community Bank along with East Gosford, and Wyong Community Bank companies were chosen to host the NSW/ACT Community Bank State Conference.

Media release, 29 Mar 2016

Denice Kelly, Bendigo Bank