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Founded in 1886, Century National Bank is located in Zanesville, Ohio, and has been providing residents of Muskingum County with banking services for more than one hundred years. Today, the bank’s 14 Banking Centers serve six counties in Eastern Ohio, including Athens, Coshocton, Hocking, Muskingum, Perry and Tuscarawas Counties. Century National Bank is a full service bank offering retail, commercial, and trust investment products. The Bank takes pride in providing its customers with extraordinary customer service claiming that you really can “Expect a Difference” when banking with 4
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Century National Bank. Century National Bank is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as part of a larger holding company, Park National Corporation (PRK). The company has assets of approximately $7 billion and operates 11 affiliate banks. Due to Century’s affiliation with the Park National Corporation, their customers have free access to their accounts at 125 banking offices across Ohio. Embracing Economic Potential As a member of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association, Century National Bank has strengthened its commitment to
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the oil and gas industry over the past few years to learn the best way to become involved. In June 2013, the company created its own Energy Banking Team. The Energy Banking Team is one way Century can serve their customers in those areas affected by the oil and gas movement. Whether a landowner, business owner, or oil & gas worker, the Energy Banking Team is available to help them form the best plan to fit their customers’ individual needs. Century’s Energy Banking Team is made up of seven experts from many different financial backgrounds in order to provide the
best comprehensive financial plans and options. For questions outside the realm of banking, the Team partners with local experts, including attorneys and accountants. Through these partnerships, Century’s Energy Banking Team offers the most complete solution for the customers’ needs. In addition to providing sound financial advice to Century’s current customers, one of the reasons the Bank decided to become involved in the oil and gas industry was because the company saw the potential to advance the economy in Eastern Ohio. “The reason we took a good look at the industry is
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we believe that the Utica Shale play in Eastern Ohio has the greatest opportunity on our local economy than anything else in the past,” explains Jody Spencer, Senior Vice President, Trust Officer, and Energy Banking Team member. Spencer continues, “We’re lending to small companies that are being affected by the oil and gas industry, whether it’s directly or indirectly, and we’re gaining investment customers. Many of these customers never thought they’d be in the positions they’re in today. The bottom line is
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C E N T U R Y N AT I O N A L B A N K the potential economic impact that can really change the complexion of some of the communities in Eastern Ohio from where they’ve been in the last 75-100 years.” Century proves that even though they may be a small community bank, they can still bring solutions to the forefront that may be offered anywhere else. A Resource Clients Can Trust What makes Century National Bank stand apart from its larger competitors is the way they approach each customer’s individual situation and create a financial solution unique to that person. “We start from scratch with each customer. We learn the basics, including their long-term and shortterm goals, and we want to become a resource for that customer. Whether they need assistance negotiating a land lease or reading their royalty check statement, we will provide them with the help they need,” says Spencer. “The people we do business with are going to be very pleased that we’re taking care of their families for generations.”
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Commitment to both their customers and the communities they serve is a top priority for Century National Bank, and it is obvious. Century National Bank is a top employer from a local bank standpoint throughout each of their markets. Through these associates, over 220 local organizations are served. This doesn’t count the thousands of dollars they spend annually to financially support local organizations. Looking to the Future Century National Bank may be a small community bank, but it has big ambitions. The Bank is physically located in six Eastern Ohio counties. However, customers in Guernsey, Noble, and Belmont Counties are currently being served as well. With many partners in several counties outside of the Bank’s current market area, expansion of services to customers outside their market area is becoming more common. “We are very committed to supporting the oil & gas industry,” says Spencer. “Our belief is to consistently provide our customers with superb service, meet their
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CNB Energy Banking Team (from L to R) Janice Hutchison, Jeff Jordan, Pat Nash, Jody Spencer, Tom Lyall, Jim Blythe, Beccy Porteus
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takes pride in building relationships with the communities in which it operates, listening to its needs and reacting to that. Century has built a
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Company Information Founded in 1886, Century National Bank is located in Dresden, Ohio, and has been providing residents of Zanesville and Muskingum County with banking services for more than one hundred years. The company focuses on its customers and is dedicated to providing customers with the highest level of professional service. Century offers extended hours in their banking centers plus ATMs, Online Banking, Online Bill Pay and Telebank to make banking simple and https://www. convenient. You can really facebook.com/ “expect a difference� CenturyNationalBank when banking with https://twitter.com/ Century.
fantastic reputation in the areas in which it serves and looks to continue growing.
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CENTURY NATIONAL BANK 14 South Fifth Street Zanesville, Ohio 740.454.2521 or 800.321.7061 w w w. c e n t u r y n a t i o n a l b a n k . c o m