With summer soon arriving, many of us are gearing up for trips and vacations. Here are some tips from the Federal Trade Commission to help ensure you have a scam-free vacation. Research A good place to start is asking friends and family for recommendations on travel agencies, vacation rentals, hotels, and packages. Next, Google the… Read more »
Author: Powell Valley National Bank
PVB Kingsport Collecting Donations for Fire Victims
A terrible apartment fire at Aspen Ridge Properties in Kingsport yesterday has displaced several families. Four apartments were destroyed leaving four different families at a complete loss of all of their belongings. They only have the clothes on their back and need everything! We have coordinated with individuals affected by the fire to offer Powell… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Promotes Jason Laster
Jonesville, VA–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Laster to Vice President and Director of Information Technology of the Bank. Laster joined PVB in 2002 and previously held the position of Assistant Vice President and Network Administrator. Over the years Jason has gained a great deal of experience… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Promotes Melody Lovell
Jonesville, VA–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Melody Lovell to Assistant Vice President and Senior Loan Administrator of the Bank. Lovell joined PVB in 2015 as a Commercial Loan Processor in the Wise office. Throughout her banking career, Melody has had the opportunity to work in several different… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Announces Special Homebuyer Programs
Jonesville, VA— Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce its participation with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta’s First-Time Homebuyer Program and Community Partners Product Program. The program provides funding assistance to consumers with down-payment proceeds and closing costs associated with a new home purchase. Buying a home is an important… Read more »
5 Benefits of Online/Mobile Banking
1. Bank Anytime, Anywhere Pay your bills in bed, check your balance on the couch, send money to someone across the country… With online/mobile banking, you have access to a 24/7, virtual branch of the bank. You can take PVB with you anywhere, anytime! 2. Increase Security & Control With mobile and online banking, you’re… Read more »
2019 Scam Trends and How to Avoid Them
As consumers learn more about avoiding scams, criminals learn more about creating them. Last year in the U.S. over 50,500 scams were reported to the Better Business Bureau, and at the time of this article, over 9,600 scams have already been reported in 2019. Fraud can come in many different forms and affect people of… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Participates in VBA Bank Day Scholarship Program: Virginia High School Seniors Will Shadow Bankers for a Chance to Win College Scholarship Money
Jonesville, VA – On March 19, Virginia high school seniors will spend the day shadowing bankers at Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) as part of Bank Day, a statewide effort sponsored by the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) Education Foundation and the VBA Emerging Bank Leaders. The purpose of the day is to expose students… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Proud to Sponsor Weber City Elementary School for Virginia Reads One Book
Weber City, VA — More than 60,000 public school students and their families from across Virginia will read the same book on the same schedule starting Friday, March 1. It’s all part of Virginia Reads One Book — a new reading program from Richmond-based Read to Them. Powell Valley National Bank is a proud sponsor… Read more »
How to Use Your Smartphone to Detect Card Skimmers at Gas Pumps
Card skimmers are small electronic devices that criminals put in gas pumps to steal people’s card information when they pay for gas at the pump. The Texas Department of Agriculture recently released a video about avoiding card skimmers, and one of the most interesting tips was to use your smartphone to check for Bluetooth signals… Read more »