Celebrating a century  of Community Banking!  2010 > Community First 2010 > Financial Literacy 2010 > 12th Banking Center Opens To promote financial literacy among the youth, Peoples Bank employees partnered with local chapters of Junior Achievement , the  Boys and Girls Clubs of America , and the  Teach Children  to Save program of the American Bankers’ Association.  They reached nearly 2,700 children in their efforts to educate the youngsters about the importance of saving and investing.  A ribbon cutting ceremony and reception marked the October opening of the  St. John Banking Center , the Bank’s 12th location serving the residents of Lake and Porter counties. More than $22,000 was raised through employee efforts and  with the Bank’s matching of funds in support of local agencies  and community groups. According to  Community First , the  Bank’s employee and social committee, some of the organizations receiving support were:  Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest  Indiana and Porter County,  Opportunity Enterprises, Haven House, Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Legacy Foundation and  Neighborhoods, Inc . Thanks to our customers… We’re Celebrating 100 Years of Community Banking Since 1910, Peoples Bank has been honored to serve the residents and businesses of Northwest Indiana.  From our proud but humble beginnings 100 years ago in East Chicago, Peoples has grown in stature and  reputation to play a major role in the communities we serve. Because our employees live here, work here, volunteer and serve on community boards here, we are  committed to promoting growth and development in our local neighborhoods. We plan on being a significant  force in our communities for a long time to come. The strong values and culture that formed the cornerstone of our Bank have endured through the years,  evolving into our core philosophy of  You First Banking . Those who bank with us know that it’s not just a  phrase. It’s the way we do business…by putting our customers first. We recognize that Peoples Bank would not be where it is today without the good will and loyalty of our  customers, neighbors, community leaders and businesses of Lake and Porter counties. We thank you for  your support, and we pledge to continue our involvement here providing you with an unparalleled banking  experience. Member FDIC personal banking > $_{ }$commercial banking > wealth management To learn more about Peoples Bank and our plans for the next 100 years, just call us at  219-836-4400 .  Or, you can visit us on the web at  www.ibankpeoples.com . David A. Bochnowski Chairman and Chief Executive Officer