The idea of “sustainability” is linked to a lot of our local activities these days—whether it’s reusing or recycling products, sampling culinary delights from the local bakery, or choosing to buy American-made products to support our national economy. There are plenty of reasons why eating, dining and banking locally makes good economic sense. 

If you’ve ever participated in a career day at a local elementary school, you’ll probably relate to this story. A banking colleague visited her son’s kindergarten class, and while she was explaining the role of a community banker, one eager child piped up and said, “It’s like the lifecycle of a plant!”  

He was right. Community banks like First Community Bank and Trust take in deposits and distribute loans that feed into a self-sustaining micro-economy and keep funds right here in Beecher and in Peotone.

It’s all part of a symbiotic relationship that community banks have with their communities. When you deposit money at First Community Bank and Trust, those funds are used to support local businesses, homebuyers, and everyday consumers. And the proceeds from those businesses employ residents, fund municipalities, and continue the cycle of locally based economic growth. 

We want to thank our customers for putting their trust in us for their banking needs. For our neighbors who may be considering a switch, we implore you to take a closer look at First Community Bank and Trust to discover how we can help you realize your financial dreams. 

Remember, we’re all in this together. Community banks like ours are only successful if our customers and communities are, too. That’s why community banks and their relationship business model have thrived for more than 150 years. We know what it takes to create successful local economies. Join us in helping to build a more sustainable, vibrant economy here at home!

About First Community Bank and Trust

First Community Bank and Trust is a privately-owned bank. Established in 1916 First Community Bank and Trust has been serving Beecher, IL, Peotone, IL and the surrounding communities for over 100 years. Our commitment to providing the best banking products and services is matched only by our outstanding customer service. We offer traditional community banking services, including mortgage, consumer, and commercial lending, as well as state of the art electronic banking services.

Press Contact:
Steve Koehn, Vice President
First Community Bank and Trust
(708) 946-2246