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Our Culture is Better!

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We pride ourselves on being a strong, locally owned community bank. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel respected, valued, and have equal access to growth and development opportunities. 

By operating with integrity, we build and maintain high ethical standards and a culture that values honesty, credibility, and trust with our employees, customers, and community. Our employees not only take pride in their work, but take independent ownership in their responsibilities and are deeply committed to providing customers with a positive experience.

We are a true community bank, and as such are deeply committed to our local communities not just professionally, but also personally. We encourage our employees to be good community benefactors to local charities and community activities by participating in local events and serving on local boards and committees.

By living our values every day, we are able to build a strong business and culture. Our culture acts as the foundation of all relationships, and the values listed are the principles by which Better Banks operates daily. These are the tools that allow us to positively and productively shape our success.   

  • Building strong customer relationships using our ALWAYS value system 
  • Empowering our employees to BE and DO their very best 
  • Operating with discipline, loyalty, honesty, and dignity 
  • Giving back to local communities and organizations 
  • Be an employer of choice in our communities

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Better Banks is a great place to work! What has always impressed me is how involved Better Banks is in our communities. It's wonderful to know your employer is so invested in Central Illinois.

Jeff Livengood
Vice President, Lending

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