About TCB

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Peter Welcome to The Community’s Bank, also known as TCB. My name is Peter Hurst, and I am the President & CEO. TCB is a community bank that combines excellent customer service and local decision making with innovative banking solutions and the latest in technology. We have two fundamental goals for our bank. The first is to build wealth for individuals, businesses, and institutions in Connecticut's urban areas. The second is to build new and mutually profitable relationships throughout all of Connecticut.

At TCB we provide special attention and access to our customers. We offer customized banking products and services, it is easy to reach us, and we listen. Additionally, we offer online banking, where customers can open and fund accounts right from our website. We also offer businesses and institutions innovative products and services, but with the VIP service missing at larger banks.

Our ownership and certification are unique. TCB is the only Minority-Owned bank in the State of Connecticut. And, we are certified by the U.S. Treasury Department as a Community Development Financial Institution.

TCB is the bank for customers who want personal contact, local decisions, flexible solutions, and innovative banking. Please feel free to call or email me.

Sincerely,
Peter F. Hurst
Founder, President, & CEO
Phone: (203) 367-0723
Email: PHurst@TCBnow.com

Community Billboard - February
TCB Board Director Dr. Fred McKinney was featured in the February 4 issue of Business New Haven as the Minority Business Person of the Year. Fred was honored as President of the CMDC for his work in helping minority-owned companies do business with large corporations.

April
The Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition, of which TCB is proud to support, hosts its 2008 Breakfast Conference on Thursday, April 24 at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn. The keynote speaker is Linda Gibbs, Deputy Mayor of New York City, and the topic is Creative Solutions to Impact and Improve Education. Breakfast begins at 7:15am and the event lasts until 9:30am.

TCB Board Director Barbara Bellinger was recently featured in the April 6 issue of the Connecticut Post for being one of 25 people across the country to be honored by the Yoplait yogurt company. Barbara was honored for her efforts in fighting breast cancer. She is a founding board member of the Norma F Pfriem Breast Cancer Center. Yoplait will donate $1,000 in Bellinger's name to the center.

May
TCB is sponsoring a tee at the 24th Annual Lisa D'Addario/Shehan Golf Classic on May 12, at the Oaklane Country Club in Woodbridge, CT. Proceeds from this event benefit the Cardinal Shehan Center in Bridgeport, which provides summer camp to lower income families. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. followed by breakfast. The golf tournament begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.

History
In 2000, Fleet Bank bought Bank of Boston leaving one former Fleet branch for sale in Bridgeport, and two former Bank of Boston branches for sale in Bloomfield and Hartford. Those branches and their assets were bought by a group of investors, thus forming The Community’s Bank. The Community’s Bank officially opened for business in February 2001.

In 2004, The Community’s Bank sold its operations in Hartford County in order to focus more attention on the Greater Bridgeport community. Later that year The Community’s Bank was awarded a U.S. Treasury Department Bank Enterprise Award in recognition of success in lending to distressed areas of Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven.

In 2006 the Board of Directors voted for expansion, and invested discretionary monies into building and promoting a virtual branch online. On August 1, 2007 TCB went live to the public. The new website featured sharper branding, more comprehensive information, simpler language, and better online banking. TCB also introduced bill pay, online demos, and online account opening and funding.

In November of 2007, GE Money deposited $3 million into The Community's Bank to support increased lending activities in Connecticut's urban centers.

2008
Today TCB is privately owned, has $30 million in assets and employs 16 people. TCB is managed by its CEO, CFO, and 6 member board of directors. TCB is a well capitalized bank with excellent asset quality. The bank is in full compliance with the regulations set forth by the State of Connecticut, the Federal Government, and the FDIC.

Board of Directors

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Mr. Peter F. Hurst Jr. Chairman President & CEO The Community's Bank Bridgeport, CT	Dr. Louise DeNaples, Jr. Vice Chairman Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA	Mr. Bruce A. Hubbard, Esq. Private Counsel New York, NY

Ms. Barbara Bellinger Vice President Employee Development People's United Bank Bridgeport, CT	Mr. Christopher A. Gallo CPA, Partner Nishball, Carp, Niedermeier, Pacowta & Co. Shelton, CT	Dr. Fred McKinney President Connecticut Minority Supplier Development Council Hamden, CT