Business View Magazine - Dec 2023

ciation Day at Pretoria Fields in Albany, GA year,we are leasing space inWarner Robins, Georgia, to open a loan production office. Eventually, we aim to transform this into a full-service branch.” This strategic expansion aligns with GCB’s commitment to serving communities and fostering economic growth in the region. In addition to its physical expansion, GCB is also focused on bolstering its workforce and ensuring the well-being of its employees. “We do not experience high turnover, and our retention rate is commendable,” Beeley proudly states. The bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including fully paid insurance, disability coverage, paid vacation, and sick days. Moreover, GCB invests in its employees’ future by contributing to a Sep IRA at no cost to the employee, further solidifying its commitment to its workforce. The bank also owns two condominiums inMexico Beach,Florida that are strictly for employees and their families’ use during their vacation time. The bank also recently hosted its first annual Employee Appreciation Day, held at a local venue where employees could spend the 224 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 12