Anthony Contrucci Named President of First Bancshares, Inc.

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Since 1895, the Schrage family has been a legacy of success, not merely through business, but through philanthropy that extends throughout the communities we serve.

As a family owned bank, we stand firmly behind our "Not For Sale" commitment, pledging to our associates, clients, and the communities we serve that we will continue to preserve independent hometown banking in Indiana. Centier has 61 locations and is currently serving in 11 counties with over 900 associates and more than $4.4 billion in assets.

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Centier Bank: Introducing Money Management

Centier Bank: Introducing Money Management

With Money Management, Centier has made it easy to track all of your financial accounts on one screen, all within our online banking environment. It has never been easier to find all of your debit, credit, investments, loans, 401(k)s and other finance options all at the tip of your fingers. Understand the health of your finances and keep your budget on track! Centier’s Money Management tool lets you see where your money is going and eliminates the need to track receipts for your budgeting needs. Through Bubbles, you are able to track your monthly budgets to see where you still have room, if you’re coming up on your limit, or if you’ve spent over what you had planned. Categorize what you’re spending on everything from shopping to food to pets and much more. You can also set goals, analyze trends, and get a crisp, clear picture of your financial portfolio. With the Money Management Cash Flow tool, you can see all your income and expenses on any given day so you know when you have more money to make that next big purchase. Learn more: https://www.centier.com/money-management/
BreakThrough! A Free Small Business Seminar Series in Northwest...

BreakThrough! A Free Small Business Seminar Series in Northwest Indiana

What is break thrAs a small business owner, what can you do to Break Through? Break Through! is a free Small Business Seminar Series hosted by a partnership between Centier Bank and The Times of Northwest Indiana, where small business owners hear from industry experts about the latest information and trends affecting small businesses, then put that advice into an actionable plan. Click here to learn more: https://www.centier.com/break-through
Centier Bank Holiday Traditions

Centier Bank Holiday Traditions

Holiday traditions run deep at Centier Bank. Our CEO Mike Schrage and his wife Jill share some of Centier's longstanding holiday traditions including our famous Christmas decorations and Holiday Party!

Anthony Contrucci Named President of First Bancshares, Inc.

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: June 1, 2023

Michael E. Schrage, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce Anthony Contrucci has been named President of First Bancshares Inc., the bank’s holding company.Contrucci, who is married to Schrage’s...

Centier Bank Welcomes Jessica Watts as Vice President, Public Funds Officer

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: May 30, 2023

Michael E. Schrage, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Centier Bank, is pleased to welcome Jessica Watts as the Vice President, Public Funds Officer, based out of the bank’s Chesterton Downtown Branch, 103 Broadway Ave. Watts...

BILLINERO SAVINGS APP AWARDS $1,000 PRIZE TO APRIL MONTHLY WINNER

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: May 24, 2023

Billinero, an app-based savings account that awards cash prizes in monthly and quarterly drawings to select users, has named Anne Pickering from Portage, Ind., as the most recent $1,000 monthly drawing winner.The savings account app is designed...

Indiana Chamber names Centier Bank in Best Places to Work Awards

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: May 11, 2023

Michael E. Schrage, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Centier Bank, is proud to announce the Indiana Chamber of Commerce has ranked Centier as the #3 “Best Places To Work in Indiana.” The 18th annual awards event honored a...

Centier Bank Welcomes Jon Schiesser as Treasury Management Officer

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: May 4, 2023

Michael E. Schrage, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Centier Bank, is pleased to welcome Jon Schiesser as Vice President, Treasury Management Officer, based out of the bank’s Valparaiso Downtown Branch, located at 150...

Centier Bank Donates $5,000 to Tradewinds

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: May 1, 2023

Centier Bank recently made a $5,000 community donation to TradeWinds Services, Inc., a Merrillville-based nonprofit agency that provides services to people of all ages with disabilities in honor of National Diversity Month. TradeWinds serves people...