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IBANYS was founded in 1974 to exclusively represents the interest of independent community banks located throughout New York State. Community banks share a commitment to meeting the financial needs of their respective local communities.

A community bank is a financial institution with a strategic business plan to 'recycle' deposits into loans within the same communities where the deposits were gathered. This philosophy encourages a vibrant, growing local economy and insures that the growth of a community is not restricted to a predetermined allotment of loans. When entrepreneurs and families look for financial help they turn to the institution they know and trust - a local community bank. A community bank is involved in its community through economic development, civic organizations and philanthropic activities.

Community Bankers Serving the Community...Serving You.


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