First County Bank

At First County Bank, we have the services to support your business. Spend less time processing payments, deposits, credit card transactions and fending off fraud, and more time running your business. Connect with one of our Cash Management Services experts today to learn how to make banking for your business easier. #Businessbanking #Bankingforbusiness

The deadline is approaching for our FirstClass Grants for Teachers Program, which helps public school teachers provide fun and educational programs for their students throughout our community. If you know a teacher who could benefit from some extra funding for a special school project, tell them to apply. Visit the foundation section on our website to learn more about this grant program, including how to apply. Applications are due October 31, 2023. https://buff.ly/3icF2M5

Construction is complete and the ribbon has been cut ✂, for the new The Lafayette Stamford! First County Bank had the pleasure of attending the official ribbon-cutting ceremony and toured the new apartment complex, including its rooftop terrace. “As a community Bank we appreciate business opportunities that will positively impact the neighborhoods we serve,” notes Brad Lupinacci, Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer for First County Bank. “Supporting the construction of The Lafayette not only provides additional housing in Downtown Stamford but will help increase commerce to the local businesses in the surrounding area.” “First County Bank is proud to have partnered with Wellbuilt on the development of The Lafayette Stamford and are extremely pleased not only with the completed project but with the impact this new complex brings to the City of Stamford in serving the East Side neighborhood,” said Richard Muskus Jr., SVP and Chief Lending Officer for First County Bank. Picture one: Stephanie Sambeat Odenath - Development Director of Wellbuilt, Mitchell Kidd - Managing Partner of Wellbuilt, Scott Lumby - Managing Partner of Wellbuilt, Caroline Simmons - Mayor of the City of Stamford, Heather Cavanaugh - President & CEO of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce, Todd Lindvall - Chairperson of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce & General Manager of Residence Inn by Marriott, and James Grunberger - Chairperson at East Side Partnership Inc. Picture two:  First County Bank’s Andreea Pamint – Commercial Lending Portfolio Administrator, Colin Terrell – AVP Commercial Credit Officer, Robert Granata – Chairman & CEO of First County Bank, Brad Lupinacci – VP Commercial Banking Officer, and Jennifer Lima – Shippan Stamford Branch Manager. Picture three: First County Bank’s Commercial Lending team with Development Director and Managing Partner of Wellbuilt Company. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender #Commerciallending #Businessbanking #Communitybank

First County Bank’s Chairman and CEO, Robert Granata, and members from our Commercial Lending team attended the friends and family Grand Opening celebration for Elm Street Diner’s newest location, now open at the Waypoint in Norwalk. “First County Bank was proud to support the expansion of Elm Street Diner, a popular Stamford staple known for its amazing food and signature desserts. Through the financing of this project Elm Street Diner was able to open their second location, bringing their family restaurant to the Norwalk community” said Robert Granata, Chairman and CEO of First County Bank. 📸: First County Bank’s Greg Pastor – VP Commercial Banking Officer, Luigi Presta AVP- Residential Lending, Jack Dowling – VP Commercial Banking Officer, Robert Granata Chairman and CEO of First County Bank, John Moshos – Elm Street Dinner, and Brad Lupinacci – VP Commercial Banking Officer. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender

Attention 📢 business owners, join us on Wednesday, October 30th as we present a special seminar on “How to Protect Your Business from Fraud”. The seminar hosted by Norwalk Main Avenue Branch Manager Sheila Content, will feature guest speakers from the Norwalk Police Department, US Computer Connection, and Mark D. Rosenbloom from our Cash Management Services department, who will share practical strategies and highlight some of the latest scam attempts targeting businesses today. Space is limited, RSVP today to: Seminars@firstcountybank.com.

Foundation Friday honors two outstanding local nonprofits this week – Mothers for Others and Norwalk Community College Foundation, Inc. These great organizations are 2024 recipients of First County Bank Foundation’s Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program. Join us in congratulating them both 👏 👏 !

Join us for our upcoming Business Day hosted at our Greenwich Branch on October 24th, from 9:00 A.M-5:00 P.M. This event is an opportunity for our customers and community neighbors to connect with our Greenwich Branch staff along with members from First County Bank’s Commercial and Residential Lending team, our Cash Management Services department, and representatives from our Wealth Management division First County Advisors, who will be onsite throughout the day. For more information about our Business Day or if you are interested in scheduling an appointment to connect, please email Greenwich Branch Manager Sebastian Kulesza at: skulesza@firstcountybank.com

This week, Foundation Friday highlights Kids Helping Kids and The Pilot House Special Needs Center. These two local nonprofits are 2024 recipients of First County Bank Foundation’s Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program.  Congrats to both of these wonderful organizations!

First County Bank Foundation is currently accepting applications for our annual FirstClass Grants for Teachers program 👩🏫. K-5 public school teachers in Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Westport, and Bridgeport are invited to apply for our FirstClass Grant Program which helps provide teachers with creative, educational and inspirational programs for their students in our local community. Visit our website for more information about our FirstClass Grants including how to apply. #Teachers #K5Teachers #grants

First County Bank Foundation proudly participated in the community-wide fundraising efforts for the Mather Homestead Foundation’s Phase One 1778 House Restoration Project, by providing a leadership grant along with David Genovese, CEO of Baywater Properties. “The First County Bank Foundation is honored to support an important project that both preserves the rich history of our community and provides the opportunity for local residents to learn more about early American history,” said Robert Granata, Chairman & CEO of First County Bank and President of First County Bank Foundation. David Genovese added, "We are thrilled to be a part of this collaborative effort to restore such a significant historical landmark. The Mather Homestead is a treasure for Darien, and this project ensures its preservation for future generations." To learn more about the Mather Homestead and the restoration project, please visit matherhomestead.org. Pictured 📷: At the grant presentation (from left) Sarah Nickerson representing the Mather family, David Genovese - CEO of Baywater Properties, Karen M. Kelly- Vice President of First County Bank Foundation, Robert Granata - Chairman & CEO of First County Bank and President of First County Bank Foundation, Heather Raker - Executive Director of the Mather Homestead Foundation, Willard Miley – President of First County Bank and Vice President of First County Bank Foundation, and Carol Glassmeyer -Mather Homestead Foundation Board member