Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 11

142 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 11 cryptocurrency, etc. We need to continue to look for ways to keep customers having a great experience at Flint Community Bank.” Skipper agrees and notes, “Personally I think we need to stay true to our roots. This bank has a very strong foundation and we want to grow. People of my generation love anything electronic but the relationship portion of Flint Community Bank is the biggest part for me. Customers tell me that they love to come in and sit down and talk with someone, and that they don’t get a recording when they phone in. We know them by name, we know their story, and we have to keep that relationship top of mind in everything we do, as we grow as a bank.” Rooks sums it up well, noting, “All banks in Georgia are facing some of the same issues that other industries are facing. We as community banks will need to remind people of our importance in the communities we serve and we need to strive to attract young talent for our future. I feel that Flint can lead this initiative because our purpose is not profit – it’s people. Banking has changed a lot in the last 20 years but one thing remains; community banks play a vital role in the success of businesses and communities throughout our state. We have to tell our story to the communities where we live and remind them that we are here for them.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n STS Group https://stsgrp.com STS Group is leading provider of branch automation, physical / electronic security services in the South. The STS Difference: Yearly security assessments, time-saving Remote Diagnostics with security updates that get you up and running faster, a one-of-a-kind Research & Development Lab, enhanced customer portal, and real-time notifications regarding the status of your service. Jason Rooks, Senior Vice President & Commercial Lending Manager Saved By The Bell Race