Centier Bank Making Community Impact Across Indiana

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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.

Centier Bank stands testament that no matter how large a business has grown; it is still possible to provide warm, personalized service. This comes easy to Centier associates because every effort is taken to provide a friendly working environment based on values. These values include Caring, Loyalty, Integrity, Friendship, and Fun.

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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!

Centier Bank Making Community Impact Across Indiana

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: March 5, 2021

Centier Bank Making Community Impact Across Indiana Centier Bank engaged Blackbird Philanthropic Advisors based in South Bend, Ind., to conduct a study of the Bank’s community impact across Indiana communities from 2016-2020 resulting in a total value of $11,055,978.The study examined...

Centier Bank appoints Lauren Staten as manager of bank’s Hobart Strack and Van Til branch

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: March 2, 2021

Centier Bank appoints Lauren Staten as manager of bank’s Hobart Strack and Van Til branch Michael E. Schrage, CEO and Chairman of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce Lauren Staten has been appointed as branch manager of the bank’s Hobart Strack and Van Til in-store branch. Staten came to Centier Bank in 2015, and has worked in various...

Centier Bank launches personal savings e-course through Centier to You

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: February 26, 2021

Centier Bank launches personal savings e-course through Centier to You Centier Bank has rolled out a free personal savings e-course through its free online Financial Educational series, Centier To You, available on the bank’s website. The e-Course includes worksheets and Top 5 Tips on establishing savings goals...

By: Colin Lenburg Last Updated: February 22, 2021

Centier Bank offers financial education e-courses for America Saves Week This week marks the 14th annual America Saves Week, a week dedicated to financial education—particularly saving money. This national observance focuses on topics like emergency funds, savings goals, reducing debt, retirement, and helping Americans...

Aracely Ledezma Appointed as Centier Bank’s Downtown Crown Point Branch Manager

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: February 11, 2021

Aracely Ledezma Appointed as Centier Bank’s Downtown Crown Point Branch Manager Michael E. Schrage, CEO and Chairman of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce Aracely Ledezma has been appointed as branch manager of the bank’s Crown Point Downtown branch. Ledezma began working at Centier Bank in 2016, after spending nearly a...

Billinero Awards $1,000 to Latest Winner on Her Birthday

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: February 10, 2021

Billinero Awards $1,000 to Latest Winner on Her Birthday Billinero, an app-based savings account that awards cash prizes in monthly and quarterly drawings to select users, has named Sydney Dawson of Crown Point, Ind. as its most recent $1,000 monthly winner. Dawson works in advertising for Lamar, and said...

Centier Bank Presents Record $52,000 Gift to United Way

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: January 29, 2021

Centier Bank Presents Record $52,000 Gift to United Way Centier Bank recently presented $52,000 gift to United Way of Lake and Porter counties as part of its United Way Workplace Campaign. Centier Bank associate contributions and a corporate gift made this year’s total the highest on...

By: Colin Lenburg Last Updated: January 26, 2021

Centier Bank’s Associate Resource Group promotes diversity and inclusion Centier Bank has repeatedly gained recognition for its workplace culture, and one of those reasons is because of its visionary leadership that puts people before profit. In 2020, one of the initiatives that was prioritized was the creation of an...

Centier Bank Appoints Marcus Mayer as Merrillville Branch Manager

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: January 21, 2021

Centier Bank Appoints Marcus Mayer as Merrillville Branch Manager Michael E. Schrage, Chairman and CEO of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Marcus Mayer as Branch Manager of the bank’s Merrillville branch, located at 8310 Broadway Ave. Mayer joined Centier Bank in 2020 after working...

Billinero Savings App Awards $10,000 Quarterly Prize to Newest Winner

By: Centier Bank Last Updated: January 21, 2021

Billinero Savings App Awards $10,000 Quarterly Prize to Newest Winner Billinero, an app-based savings account powered by Centier Bank, announced Erica Deenihan of Crown Point, Ind., as its most recent quarterly $10,000 winner.Deenihan, a recent Valparaiso University graduate, works as an oncology nurse...

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