Jonesville, VA — More than 35,000 public school students and their families from across Virginia will read the same book on the same schedule starting Friday, March 6th, 2020. It’s all part of Virginia Reads One Book — a statewide family literacy program designed to strengthen the educational connection between home and school from Richmond-based… Read more »
Author: Powell Valley National Bank
Washington County Industrial Development Authority Appoints Jim Swartz to Board of Directors
Jonesville, VA – Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce that Jim Swartz, Vice President and Loan Review Officer, has been appointed to the Washington County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Board of Directors. The Washington County IDA is the primary organization responsible for industrial development within Washington County and supports the… Read more »
Fake Check Scams on the Rise (Especially Among Young Adults) – Avoid Them With These Tips
The Federal Trade Commission recently released new data about fake check scams. Here’s what we learned: Fake Check Scam Facts Complaints about fake check scams increased 65% since 2015. In 2019, over 27,000 fake check scams were reported resulting in over $28 million in losses. Individual median losses were $1,988. People in their 20’s were… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank to Participate in VBA Bank Day Scholarship Program
Jonesville, VA – On March 20, Virginia high school seniors will spend the day shadowing bankers at Powell Valley National Bank as a 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 to… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Announces Special Homebuyer Programs (First Time Homebuyers & Public Service Workers Home Loans)
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 »
Powell Valley National Bank Awarded 5-Star Rating for 47 Consecutive Quarters–Bank’s Strong Rating Continued Through Great Recession
Jonesville, Virginia — BauerFinancial, Inc. has recognized Powell Valley National Bank (PVB) as a 5-Star Rated Institution for the last 47 consecutive quarters. To earn this superior rating, BauerFinancial, Inc. collects financial reports filed by each bank in the U.S. to its federal regulators, and the data contained is subjected to a comprehensive analysis. A… Read more »
Vonda Coffey Joins Powell Valley National Bank
JONESVILLE, VA –Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the addition of Vonda Coffey as Consumer Relationship Manager and Lending Officer of the Bank’s office in Downtown Kingsport located at 240 West Center Street. “We are extremely proud to have a professional community banker such as Vonda joining the officers and staff… Read more »
Detect and Avoid Credit Card Skimmers (Infographic)
A credit card skimmer is a portable device that attaches on top or in front of a legitimate scanner. The skimmer passively records your card data when you insert your card in the real scanner. Card thieves often temporarily attach these skimmers to gas pumps or ATMs. Check out the tips below and exercise caution… Read more »
12 Money-Saving Tips for Winter
The trees are beginning to shed their colorful fall leaves, and before we know it, the Appalachian mountains will be dusted with snow. In addition to holidays and hot cocoa, winter also brings a harsh chill which tends to result in some increased expenses. Here are 12 tips to help you save money (and energy!)… Read more »
PVB Kingsport Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
Kingsport, TN – This month marks the 1-year anniversary of the opening of Powell Valley National Bank’s (PVB, Bank) full-service office in Kingsport! We invite you to celebrate with us September 30 – October 4, here’s how: Stop by the Kingsport office for daily prize drawings and giveaways! Take advantage of a 1.32% APY* 6… Read more »