My dad fought in World War II. Some of you had parents, grandparents, or other relatives who did as well. Later in life, Dad would finally talk some about the War. During one session on his front porch, he talked about how fearful the US Soldiers were that they were going to lose the War… How… Read more »
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Letters From Leton: Solution Specialists
“Letters From Leton” is a blog series comprised of the weekly updates that Leton Harding – President, Chairman, and CEO of Powell Valley National Bank, shares with the Bank’s team members. These newsletters are full of uplifting anecdotes and intriguing insights that are applicable beyond the Bank, so we want to share them with you.… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Kids Respect the Darndest Things
Over the years there have been a number of TV shows that feature kids, including the old Art Linkletter show, “Kids Say the Darnedest Things”. A while back, I saw (and posted to my LinkedIn page) a video from a middle school in which the kids held a surprise party to thank their local school… Read more »
5 Tips to Prevent Card Fraud
Card fraud continues to increase year-over-year. In fact, card breaches are now the top source of fraud in the financial industry with 48% of consumers having experienced card fraud at some point. As card fraud increases, criminals continue to develop new methods for targeting cardholders. Here are 5 steps you can take to reduce your… Read more »
7 Tips to Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams in 2021 (Infographic)
This holiday season, follow these 7 tips while you shop to help avoid falling victim to scams.
Banks’ Economic Impact in Tennessee [Infographic]
Over 190 banks in Tennessee contribute to Tennessee’s economic growth in a variety of ways. We’ve outlined some of the major findings of a recent ABA study in the infographic below.
Brent Mullins Joins Powell Valley National Bank
Jonesville, Virginia–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the addition of Brent Mullins as Vice President and Office Manager 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 Brent Mullins joining the officers and staff of… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Breaks Ground on New Office in Abingdon
Jonesville, Virginia –Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the beginning of work on its newest office to be located at 16032 Fifteen Mile Boulevard in Abingdon, VA. “We are extremely excited to begin work on our latest, state of the art office facility,” said Sam Neese, Market Executive for PVB. “The… Read more »
7 Tips to Protect Your Identity
Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. In 2021, the FTC received nearly 1.4 million reports of identity theft. Review these tips to keep your information – and your money – safe. Don’t share your secrets. Don’t provide your Social Security number or account information to anyone… Read more »
Banks’ Economic Impact in Virginia [Infographic]
Over 120 banks in Virginia contribute to Virginia’s economic growth in a variety of ways. We’ve outlined some of the major findings of a recent ABA study in the infographic below.