Bank bedazzles with new look

THE Bendigo Bank Community Bank Mansfield & District recently reopened to unveil a vibrant new look. The official reopening took place in the renovated space, which has a more contemporary and engaging environment, and was attended by a number of local residents, businesses, representatives, board members, staff and dignitaries, including State Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish, and Mansfield Shire Mayor Cr Steve Rabie. Chair of the Community Bank Mansfield & District, David Mayne, thanked all in attendance. “This is an exciting day for our community bank, our branch team Ryan, Issy, Jess, Josh, Lizzy and Clare have all been working tirelessly over the last few weeks to facilitate the renovation of our branch,” he said. “And I think it’s fair to say, the results speak for themselves. “Amid a landscape of towns losing their local banking services, we are motivated by our long-term commitment to our community. “This renovation is our promise to providing full-service in-person banking to our valued customers into the future.” Branch Manager Ryan Daykin said the renewal will provide customers with a space that is welcoming and inviting. “The renovation has been both cosmetic and structural with the upgrade bringing us in line with the same experience that customers receive in branches in some of our larger regional centres,” said Mr Daykin. “For our staff, it is a much more functional workspace which enables them to have better conversations with our customers. “For our customers, not only is it a more inviting space, but it is a lot more safe and secure, and will lead to a more efficient experience.” Mr Daykin explained the benefits of community banking. “Community banking is centred on helping to grow our community together – customers bank with us, and from the profits we generate, we are able to put these profits back into the community through a series of sponsorships, scholarship and grant programs,” he said. “Simply, the more customers bank with us, the more profits we are able to generate, and the more we are able to put back into the community. “Our customers are still able to receive the same quality service they received before. “We have had a lot of concern from the community that we are moving to be a cashless operation, and this is simply not true. “We have actually made a significant investment into upgrading the systems in the branch which are focused around cash handling, including the implementation of a coin machine.” Community Bank Mansfield & District are just about to open their next round of funding as part of their 2024 Community Impact Program. Community groups are invited to join them on Tuesday April 16 6.00-7.30pm at the Mansfield Football Netball Club Rooms, Highett St, to find out how to apply. To RSVP visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024CIPInfoNight

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