2023

PHILADELPHIA — November 17, 2023 —Friday, PHDC and the City of Philadelphia celebrate Turn The Key’s expansion across the city with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. Turn the Key is a public-private partnership funded through the City’s Neighborhood Preservation Initiative to help up to 1,000 Philadelphia families become first-time homebuyers. City of Philadelphia employees get first preference. 

  “The Turn the Key Program is working,” said David Thomas, President & CEO, PHDC. “If you are a middle-income, working-class Philadelphian and you want to buy a home, this current market can be challenging. The housing stock is limited, and many of the homes that have been renovated or newly built are out of the average resident’s price range. This program gives an opportunity for working individuals and families, many who serve the City of Philadelphia, the option to buy a brand new home while paying lower than what they may be currently be paying in rent! This program is a win-win for everyone-the city and the residents.” 

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Business Intelligence Group once again recognizes Marketing Department for external campaign efforts

PERKASIE, Pa (October 2023) – Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has been selected by Business Intelligence Group as a recipient of the organization’s Public Relations and Marketing Excellence – External Campaign of the Year Award. The bank’s Marketing Department was recognized by the panel of business executives for its expansion of the ongoing “Start. Grow. Stay.” campaign. The initiative for the first time introduced the bank to a regional audience stretching from the Lehigh Valley to Philadelphia by utilizing a multi-channel approach, including TV, digital, print, and experiential marketing efforts.

“Penn Community Bank has shown to the business world the impact a group of creative and business-minded people can help solve real challenges to meet clients’ needs,” said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer of the Business Intelligence Group. “We are so proud of all of our winners and congratulate them all for their successes.”

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Michelle Brennan joins leading community bank to deepen relationships with customers, local businesses

 Perkasie, Pa. (October 2023) – Penn Community Bank is proud to welcome Cash Management Sales Team Leader Michelle Brennan to the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania. Michelle, a graduate of York College, joins the institution with over a decade of experience in the industry.

“I’m excited to be a part of the Penn Community Bank team and am passionate about providing customized solutions and support for each business’ unique needs,” says Michelle. “We offer the relationships you want with the tools and pricing you need. Though our relationship-first approach, we’re laser focused on helping your business take the next step.”

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Penn Community Bank President & CEO recognized by leading financial services media organization

 NEW YORK CITY (September 2023) – Penn Community Bank is proud to announce president and CEO Jeane M. Vidoni has been named one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch^TM by American Banker.

Now in its 21st year, American Banker’s The Most Powerful Women initiative recognizes individuals and teams for demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, strong business performance and a commitment to driving real outcomes for diversity, equity and inclusion in financial services.

 “These women represent so much more than world-class business acumen and inspirational leadership skills,” says Chana Schoenberger, Editor-in-Chief at American Banker. “They symbolize the perseverance it takes to create meaningful change, the commitment needed to build stronger communities, and the creativity that’s essential to drive the industry into a new age.”

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Funding supports first-time homebuyer & financial literacy program, Entrepreneurship Center

PHILADELPHIA (August 2023) – Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, today announced a $100,000 contribution to the Urban League of Philadelphia. The partnership will support the Philadelphia-based nonprofit’s first-time homebuyer and financial literacy program, as well as expand access to its Entrepreneurship Center.

 “We’re committed to building thriving communities throughout the region through relationship-based financial services and dynamic partnerships with nonprofits like with the Urban League of Philadelphia,” said Jeane M. Vidoni, president and CEO of Penn Community Bank. “From supporting affordable access to housing to encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit that drives economic growth, we take our responsibility to the communities we serve seriously. We’re grateful for this opportunity to support the work of the Urban League of Philadelphia and combine our strengths to truly make an impact in neighborhoods across the city.”

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