Business View Magazine | July 2022

137 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 7 them grow and manage their finances. It is a big thing here to get out in our communities and honestly it brings us closer to all the communities that we are in, which helps in a lot of ways.” Working with Pittsburgh design build firm PW Campbell to revitalize several recently acquired buildings, the bank has made good on their commitment to bring in local contractors, ensuring some of the investment stays in the community. “They were able to perform both the design and the construction piece, it was a one-stop shop,” Horodyski explains, adding, “They work with our local subcontractors. So, if we have customers that we would like to see get some work, we can work with them. In these uncertain economic times, it’s a big circle. We lend money over here, they pay us that money back, we go to their businesses to get services. All just helping each other out.” David J. Mazzetti, Andrew Buscetto, Amando J. Merino, Maximus DiSesa, CFP ® , CRPC ® APMA ® CFP ® , APMA ® CFP ® , AAMS ® , APMA ® WALLK I LL VALLEY FEDERAL SAV INGS AND LOAN In terms of future growth, Horodyski suggests that although there is always the possibility of more expansion, the intention is to remain true to the values of community banking. He suggests, “We think there is always going to be a niche for community banks, and we want to be in that niche. We want to grow, we want to be bigger, because scale and size matter, but we want to make sure we do that and remain true to where our roots are. That means being a community resource. I want to go to closings. I like to know my customers, I like to get out and shake hands, we don’t want to ever lose that.” Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan has been offering customer focused, community- minded banking for more than a century, building relationships, and helping businesses and families reach their financial goals. They are, not just a bank… they are truly an experience. Your Success & More. Connect with us : 877.917.3077 | bonadio.com | Bonadio’s Financial Institutions Team delivers delivers best-in-class accounting/ consulting services by professionals who have executive-level experience and clearly understand the market forces that are shaping the industry. Exceeding Expectations. Delivering Results.