Fredericksburg Parent

26 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • Stories of Strength - One Year Stronger The Power of Community WRITTEN BY EMILY FREEHLING VISIT US IN OUR NEW BRANCH We will open a new branch in the Harrison Crossing shopping center in Spotsylvania County in Spring 2022. This new location will provide added convenience to our customers in this area of the Fredericksburg region. Stay tuned for branch opening events and offers. ENJOY OUR PERKS A checking account at Community Bank of the Chesapeake gives you access to our Community Perks. Just download our Community Perks app and you'll have access to discounts from a range of local and national merchants. Local dis- counts include community favorites such as Sammy T's, Paul's Bakery, Castiglia's Italian Restaurant, Juan More Taco, the Rappahannock Area YMCA and many more! Our perks accounts also include access to roadside assistance, mobile phone protection and ID theft aid. Visit our website, cbtc.com,or our branch at 425 William Street to learn more. Community Bank of the Chesapeake From the earliest days of the pandemic, when residents came together to show support for healthcare workers, sew cloth masks and attend virtual charity benefits, the strength of the Fredericksburg community was on full display. Another year later, we've been able to watch this community mobilize to run vaccine drives, distribute meals to children during virtual school and support local businesses and restaurants with enthusiasm. At Community Bank of the Chesapeake, the past two years have taught us how grateful we are to be a part of the Fredericksburg community. As we all emerge from this challenging time, let's not lose that spirit of supporting one another and rallying behind our local institu- tions. Our many nonprofits, churches, schools and small businesses are crucial to the fabric of this community. But you might be surprised to know that choosing to do business with a community bank is another way you can help strengthen your local economy. Community banks make more than 50% of small business loans, according to the Independent Community Bankers of America. When businesses around the country scram- bled to access federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans intended to help them stay afloat during pandemic shutdowns, community banks, with their focus on personal relation- ships with customers, stepped up to a high degree. An analysis by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors found that nationwide, community banks' share of PPP loans as a percent- age of their total assets was more than five times that of non-community banks. We believe 2022 marks the start of an exciting new era of reconnecting with each other. What are your dreams for this year? Whether you want to start a business, get serious about saving or teach your children money-management skills, Community Bank of the Chesapeake has personalized and convenient offerings that will help you move toward your financial goals while supporting our strong Fredericksburg community. Here are some of the ways we're here to serve you. 2022 is a Time to Re-connect

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