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Forcht Bank has something really exciting coming up with our Brand Ambassador Trent Noah, and Eppic Films. Stay tuned to see…????

We are SO excited to kick off our new internal program for our employees, Emerging Leaders of Forcht Bank! This program is to identify and nurture high-potential employees by equipping them with the skills, insights, and experience necessary to excel as future leaders. This program, open to all of our Bank employees, is a year-long initiative where members will gain strategic thinking and effective communication skills through various targeted trainings, job shadowing opportunities, and real-world projects. Our current program consists of 11 incredible Bank employees, who applied and were selected for our inaugural class, including: -Adam Jones, an Assistant Financial Center Manager in Corbin -Andria Cook, a Training Specialist in Lexington -Bethany Earl, a Concierge III in Greensburg -Brandy Hurdt, a Concierge III in Campbellsville -Christina Blocker, a Concierge II in Lexington -Holly West, a Concierge I in Cincinnati -Lisa Coffey, a Concierge I in Crittenden -Seth Raney, a Concierge III in London -Stephanie Reed, a Concierge I in Dry Ridge -Taylor Johnson, a Financial Center Manager in Somerset -Tyler Master, a Concierge III in Richmond Each month, we will feature one of our Emerging Leaders on LinkedIn! Stay tuned for February's feature!

Kentucky House and Senate honor Terry Forcht and Forcht Bank on 40th Anniversary Year --- On Wednesday, February 19, Forcht Group of Kentucky Chairman and CEO Terry Forcht was honored by the state Senate and House on Forcht Bank's 40th anniversary year, a notable milestone marking decades of exceptional service to our clients and to communities across the Commonwealth. Senate Resolution 31, sponsored by Senate President Robert Stivers and Senator Brandon Storm, and House Citation of Celebration, introduced by Representative Nick Wilson, formally recognize, honor, and celebrate Forcht Bank and the vision and perseverance of Mr. Forcht. "[Mr. Forcht] believes in helping his state, and he has shown quite the entrepreneurial American way of starting of somewhat of humble beginnings in Louisville, going through school, then moving to the rural areas of the state, prospering, and creating jobs," Stivers said. To read more about how Forcht Bank and Mr. Forcht were honored, please head here: https://bit.ly/4kcNb2z

Forcht Bank is proud to team up with Fayette County Public Schools to sponsor the Kids' Champion award! Each month, a FCPS employee who makes a difference in students' lives and embodies five key characteristics (innovation, advocacy, empathy, knowledge, and a positive attitude) will be recognized. The teacher will be awarded at their school and recognized at the Fayette County Board of Education action meetings. February’s Kids’ Champion is Aundria Elam, a police officer at Southern Elementary! ?? "Forcht Bank understands what community involvement really means. This award signifies what truly makes this community prosperous. We appreciate those educational leaders in Fayette County Public Schools that give countless hours to educate our youth; they are our future, and we must not forget what they as educational leaders have sacrificed," said Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer Larry Forester. If you know a Fayette County Public Schools employee who's a Kids' Champion, you can submit a nomination for them on the FCPS website!

If you've passed by our downtown Lexington Loan Production Office, you may have seen our two new window wraps. These two wraps are an exciting addition to the space, tying together a great partnership and a great project. Our first window wrap, facing Triangle Park, features our Brand Ambassador Trent Noah, a University of Kentucky men's basketball player with whom we have a partnership. The wrap features a life-size Trent standing next to a ruler entitled "How do you measure up with Trent Noah?" Passersby can take a photo with Trent (and, of course, Forky on the opposite side), post the photo to social media with #ForchtBank, and be in the running to win a signed basketball. Our second window wrap, facing West Main Street, culminates our months-long work to kick off the Financial Forchtcast, a monthly financial podcast where our own banking experts help you master money matters. The wrap has a QR code with access to three options to listen to our podcast immediately. Stop by to see us at 390 West Main Street!

February's podcast episode is all about budgeting! While we know creating a budget, and sticking to it, can be pretty stressful, Concierge Banker III Seth Raney breaks down how to start simple and not get overwhelmed in the process. Hear his thoughts with Fraud Specialist Frank Bogardus in this month's Financial Forchtcast ?? https://lnkd.in/gwdjYvYF

Today is National Wear Red Day! Our employees were proud to show their support for the American Heart Association in an effort to raise some money and increase awareness of heart disease and stroke among women. ?? #GoRedForWomen

In the latest, special edition of our podcast, the Financial Forchtcast, we took a short break from our usual financial advice for our President and Chief Executive Officer Tucker Ballinger to talk with Forcht Bank Brand Ambassador and UK men's basketball player Trent Noah about his life as a UK player, his family, what he enjoys in his spare time, and more. The full episode is out now on iHeart, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Listen today ?? https://lnkd.in/gwdjYvYF

Celebrating 40 Years: 1985-2025 When Terry Forcht opened the doors to our first banking location in 1985, our mission was simple: respect for the customer, competitive rates, and service to the community. This year, as we mark our 40th anniversary, our growth and success are a testament to the trust and loyalty of our customers, and we are proud to continue fostering strong, thriving communities for another year. As we commemorate this significant milestone, we're reminded of the core values that have always driven us: giving back, building relationships, change, diversity, and work ethic. These values will continue to guide us as we move forward, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in your financial journey. 40 years, 23 banking centers, and 3 loan production offices later, we continue to be focused on providing trusted, reliable banking options for decades to come, and another strong year of giving back to our communities. Looking ahead, we're excited for the future and the opportunity to serve you in new ways. Thank you for being with us every step of the way. Here's to many more years!

We're grateful for many things this time of year- especially our community. Last Saturday in Lexington, we celebrated with our 10th year of Pancakes With Santa, where we saw and served over 250 people! We also raised over $400 for Visually Impaired Preschool Services, a nonprofit agency that provides early intervention and educational services to young children who are blind or visually impaired. Thank you to our community for spending a lovely Saturday morning with us at our Hamburg Banking Center, for helping us raise money for an important cause, and for having fun with us. We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did.