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A Bank Built on Relationships
Since 2002, we have been providing a new and innovative approach to banking built on solid traditional values. Our timeline gives a glimpse into our growth and our history of providing unique financial services to meet the needs of our customers.
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January 16
Applied to the PA State Department of Banking & FDIC for State Bank Charter
March
Launched community stock offering
which raised $9.6 million
Founders Mike Kochenour, John Blecher, Shawn Stine, Mike Groft, along with Board of Directors, establish Bank’s Core Values
October 28
Received regulatory approval and opened first branch at 235 St. Charles Way, York
2003
March
Unveiled our first website
May
Held first Annual Meeting
2004
December
Declared 5-for-4 Stock Dividend
for Shareholders
2005
March
Second public stock offering
raises $9.5 million
October
Second branch opens at
2450 Eastern Boulevard, York
2006
2006
First Year of Profitability
July
Third branch opens at 2305
Susquehanna Trail North, York
2007
2007
Named as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in PA and first time as Best Places to Work in PA
2007
Corporate Citizen Finalist for
Central PA Business of the Year Awards
2008
May
Established Wellness Committee
2009
June
First Annual Women’s Luncheon
“Women, Wealth & Wit”
November
Formed Young Professionals Council
December
Created PowerUP Checking
2010
January
Formed Mortgage Division
October
Fourth branch opens at
2170 White Street, York
2011
March
Formed Women’s Council
May
Awarded first Women’s Leadership Traditions Scholarships
August
Launched branded marketing campaign
2012
April
Introduced Mobile Banking
May
Developed INVESTED
service standards
June
Branded Women’s Initiative as Her Traditions and created the Financial Personality Indicator
December
Declared Special 10th Anniversary
10¢ per common share Cash Dividend
for Shareholders
2013
August
Administrative Headquarters
opens at 226 Pauline Drive, York
November
Digging Deeper, Growing Stronger Associate Initiative
2014
June
Traditions Bank begins
trading on OTC Pink (YRKB)
July
EnrichU financial literacy
program launched
August
Long-term community event
sponsorship announced with
November
Fifth branch opens at
361 Eisenhower Drive, Hanover
Hanover Advisory Board formed
2015
February
Investor Relations site launched
2016
April
Mentor Program initiated
October
Mike Kochenour named ICBA
Community Banker of the Year – East
2017
2017
Reached 100 associates
September
Private placement
capital raise of $10 million
2018
March
Loan Office opens in Camp Hill
First location outside of York County, PA
Mortgage Division renamed to
September
Sixth branch opens in York City
at 100 North George Street, York
October
Expansion of Traditions Center
2019
January
Established internal
Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion
(DEI) Committee
April
Held First Associates’ Annual Meeting
June
Declared 10% Stock Dividend
for Shareholders
July
Reached $500 Million in Assets
December
Launched Instant
Deposit Account
Opening
2020
2020
Brand discovery process begins with partner, Financial Marketing Solutions.
April
SBA Paycheck Protection
Program Launched
Reached $600 Million in Assets
November
Traditions Mortgage Gains
Exceed $10 Million
2021
March
Declared special 40 cents per common share Cash Dividend for Shareholders
April
Opened first branch in Lancaster, PA
Launched Traditions Bank brand
May
Stock symbol changed to TRBK
Formed holding company Traditions Bancorp
June
Reached $700 Million in Assets
2022
March
Reached $800 Million
in Assets
April
Regular quarterly dividends announced
September
Regional Presidents named for York, Lancaster, and Capital Regions
2023
April 20
Gene Draganosky succeeds
Mike Kochenour as
Chair of the Board
