I recently attended the opening of Virginia’s newest and most unique state park, the Clinch River State Park. As I stood on the hill overlooking the beautiful river and vista, I was reminded of my own trip navigating the Clinch one early June day many years ago – a canoeing trip with two good friends… Read more »
Month: June 2021
Virginia Bankers Association Elects Leton L. Harding, Jr. as Chairman to Board
Jonesville, VA—The Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) announced the election of new officers for its 2021-2022 board of directors during their Virtual Annual Meeting today. Powell Valley National Bank (PVB) is honored to announce that Leton L. Harding, Jr., President and CEO, has been elected to serve as Chairman on the Virginia Bankers Association’s board of… Read more »
Letters From Leton: It Must Be Close By?
On a regular basis, I receive calls or emails from consultants, investment firms or other bank product salespeople saying they will be “in the area” soon and would like to stop by PVB to meet with me. I like to learn and meet new people, so I respond, and we schedule a time to meet… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Fessing Up
Earlier in my life I was a hero. I was a pioneer. I was “Daniel Boone”. Inspired by Fess Parker’s portrayal of Daniel Boone in the 1960’s, my cousins and I would play “Daniel Boone and family” – me as Daniel and my cousins as other members of the show. We played with old kettles, pots,… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Ninety-Nine Percent Reliable
You have just settled down to watch your favorite TV show (live or on demand) or Ball Game. You turn on the TV, and you have no signal. Or maybe you have tickets to see your favorite team play live. You head out the door, and your car won’t start. Undoubtedly in your lifetime you… Read more »