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Fat Tuesday in Mendenhall

2012-02-21T09:48:00.003-06:00

Stop by the Main Office in Mendenhall and celebrate Fat Tuesday!

Puckett Mardi Gras

2012-02-17T12:27:00.003-06:00

Puckett is celebrating Mardi Gras today too! Stop by for some king cake!

Mardi Gras Customer Appreciation

2012-02-17T09:06:00.002-06:00

Stop by the Magee branch for king cake today!

Platinum Club is planning Shades of Ireland Trip

2012-02-15T13:29:00.004-06:00

Trip is scheduled for October 9-18, 2012 for our Platinum Club members. If you are interested in becoming a member, visit any local branch. More information on trip can be found at peoplesbank-ms.com.
The Emerald Isle, a land renowned for its "forty shades of green," is filled with rolling hills, warm people, stately castles and rollicking fun. Visit Dublin, Waterford, Killarney and Limerick as this comprehensive tour introduces Ireland's natural beauty, rich history and hospitable culture.

Bake Sale in Collins

2012-02-10T13:39:00.003-06:00

Our Collins branch working hard for Relay today! All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society!

Peoples Bank’s Amason Named To Elite National Committee

2012-02-06T13:20:00.003-06:00

PRESS RELEASE

MAGEE – The recognition Peoples Bank continues to receive for its dedication to small business lending continues with the selection of Connie Amason as a Small Lender Committee representative for the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL). Ms. Amason was among 15 other bankers from across the nation who will represent lenders in dealing with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Congressional interests.
Last year, Peoples Bank was named the Number One Small Lender in America by the U.S. Small Business Administration for their SBA Lending expertise and commitment, and was twice featured on ABC News with Dianne Sawyer. Bank President and CEO Dennis Ammann said, “This is a tremendous honor and another reflection of Peoples Bank’s prominence in the small business lending community.”
The NAGGL Committee requires participating members to commit to a three-year term and, according to documents defining the duties Ms. Amason will face, noted “As a small Association, we rely on our expert members who are spread across the country to provide input on hot technical issues, regional issues, issues specific to a membership category, and to provide input on conference topics to keep committee effectiveness at its peak.”
Having joined Peoples Bank in 2006, Ms. Amason serves as a Poultry Loan Assistant, preparing files and conducting cash flow analysis in the process of packaging loans. In 2008, she assumed responsibilities for the bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) loan services and the duties of processing and maintaining SBA loans. In this capacity, she is the primary SBA contact for Peoples Bank.
“I am truly honored to have been selected from the hundreds of prospective committee members for a role with the NAGGL,” Amason said. “And in a very significant way, the customers we serve will now have a voice at the national level. Throughout the year, I not only process loans but discuss important issues with our customers, and those matters of concern they raise will now be heard in Washington.”
Ammann noted that “We are pleased that Connie will be an active participant on the NAGGL committee in the certain knowledge that she will quickly prove to be an asset. Her hard work and knowledge of SBA of is one of the primary reasons Peoples Bank has been able to help so many customers.
“Peoples Bank’s leadership in SBA lending is established in Mississippi, and now once again extends to a national influence.”

CD Special

2012-02-02T12:14:00.000-06:00

*$1,000 minimum deposit and balance required to earn stated Annual Percentage Yield, which is effective 2/1/ 12 for a limited time.
Must maintain a Direct Deposit Checking Account to receive stated APY. Substantial penalty for early withdrawal.

Relay Shirts

2012-02-02T08:36:00.003-06:00

T-shirts for $15-proceeds benefit the Simpson County Relay for Life. Contact Janna, Jennifer, or Debbie at the Magee Peoples Bank! 601.849.2210

Craft Honored with “Heroes Among Us” Award

2012-02-01T11:28:00.002-06:00

PRESS RELEASE

Magee- Peoples Bank is pleased to recognize our very own Jennifer Craft. Jennifer was chosen as a “Heroes Among Us” recipient by the Celebrating Hope™ Foundation. Jennifer has served as a dedicated volunteer for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life for eight years. She has given countless hours to a cause she was passionate about; all this, even before her own personal diagnosis of Stage 3 Melanoma, in 2009. Jennifer is a survivor. She fought and won her personal battle and is currently in remission. However, her passion and dedication to help others just grew stronger.
In August 2011, she joined Celebrating Home, a Christian-based company that offers fundraising through home and garden products. This allowed Jennifer to participate more in fundraising and provide those monies for the Relay for Life. When the company offered an additional 5% in commission, she also donated that back to the Relay for Life. Celebrating Home quickly realized that Jennifer was a perfect recipient for their “Heroes Among Us” award. Her selfless dedication, generous heart, and loving spirit were exactly what the award was created to celebrate.
As an honoree, Jennifer was given $1000, which she chose to donate to the local chapter of Susan G. Komen foundation.

• Jennifer Craft headshot attached
• Group Photo attached:
Pictured are (L-R):
Debbie Walker, Peoples Bank Branch Officer; Jennifer Craft, “Heroes Among Us” Honoree; Catherine Young, Interim Executive Director of Central MS Steel Magnolias Susan G. Komen Foundation; Glenda Grayson, HealthTrust Executive Director; Cindy Watkins, HealthTrust Grant Administrator

February Teller Recipe

2012-02-01T09:43:00.001-06:00

MS Blood Services Blood Drive

2012-01-27T11:02:00.003-06:00

Mississippi Blood Services is at our Main Office in Mendenhall today for their blood drive. Walk ins will be welcome, no appointments are necessary. Stop by and help save a life!

January Recipe

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Stop by our Magee branch and enjoy snacks for Customer Appreciation today!

2011-12-13T08:57:00.001-06:00

PRESS RELEASE

Peoples Bank Announces
Employees’ Kids
2011 Christmas Card Winners

For the first time ever, Peoples Bank employees’ children were allowed to participate in their very own Christmas Card Contest. Since the contest began 11 years ago, all employee children were not eligible to win. So this year, Peoples Bank created a special contest for children of employees. A reception was held Wednesday, November 30th at the Magee branch to honor each winner.
This overall winner and recipient of a $100 Savings Account is Brooks Williams. Brooks is the 9 year old son of Chris and Paula Williams. He attends 3rd grade at Simpson Academy. He enjoys drawing, playing baseball and riding bikes.
Congratulations to Brooks and all the winners below:

1st Place: Brooks Williams
2nd Place: Mollie Jones
3rd Place: Bayleigh Prather
Honorable Mention: Steven Ammann
Honorable Mention: Tori Williamson
Best Drawing: Gabi Prather
Best Use of Color: Seth Ammann
Best Christmas Spirit: Chance Magee
Best Choice of Subject Matter: Cole Welch
Most Artistic: Jamie Lynn Lee
Most Imaginative: Clark Mangum
Most Unique: Bryce Williams
Most Rising Artist: Kasey Lee

Christmas Card Winners!

2011-12-08T13:52:00.006-06:00

Peoples Bank Announces
2011 Christmas Card Winners

Peoples Bank is pleased to announce our 2011 Christmas Card Winners. A reception was held Wednesday, November 30th at the Magee branch to honor each winner. This has become a great tradition in our communities and a way to acknowledge and award talented young artists in Collins, Magee, Mendenhall, and Puckett.
This year’s overall winner and recipient of a $100 Savings Account, and the featured artist on the Peoples Bank Christmas Card is Hattie Grace Ashmore. Hattie Grace is the 9 year old daughter of Chad and Kristy Ashmore of Magee. She attends 4th grade at Magee Elementary School. Hattie Grace enjoys gymnastics, drawing, and playing
the piano.

Other winners include:
Overall Winners
1st Place: Hattie Grace Ashmore, Magee
2nd Place: Rosella Stewart, Mendenhall
3rd Place: Preston Franklin, Mendenhall
Honorable Mention: Alex Broadhead, Mendenhall
Honorable Mention: Macy Sones, Mendenhall

11-12 Year Old Winners
1st Place: Callie Slover, SCA
2nd Place: Sarah Berry, SCA
3rd Place: Hannah Holbrook, SCA
Honorable Mention: Garrett Gray, SCA
Honorable Mention: Alexis Bishop, Homeschool

9-10 Year Old Winners
1st Place: Kimora Leggett, Magee
2nd Place: Cameron Jones, Mendenhall
3rd Place: Emily Reed, Magee
Honorable Mention: Carly McInnis, Magee
Honorable Mention: Sadie Carrell, Mize

7-8 Year Old Winners
1st Place: Carlee Evans, SCA
2nd Place: Anna Magee, Magee
3rd Place: Treston Kemp, Magee
Honorable Mention: Olivia Douglas, SCA
Honorable Mention: Madi Tanner, Mize

5-6 Year Old Winners
1st Place: Kaitlin Butler, Mize
2nd Place: Matthew Ehrgott, Magee
3rd Place: Alexis Wheat, Mize
Honorable Mention: Malaiya Feazell, Collins
Honorable Mention: Gracelyn Kees, Mendenhall

4 & Under Winners
1st Place: Layla Warren, SCA
2nd Place: Adalina Mouravski, SCA
3rd Place: Denver Carter, SCA
Honorable Mention: Landon Barry, SCA
Honorable Mention: Braden Cole, SCA

2011-12-07T08:42:00.001-06:00

Peoples Bank was recently featured in the Independent Bankers Magazine for our SBA Lending!

Paper Savings Bonds will be Discontinued 12.31.11

2011-12-01T12:36:00.004-06:00

In July 2011, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced it will end over-the-counter sales of paper savings bonds at the end of this year. While savings bonds will no longer be available in paper form, they remain available for purchase as electronic issues.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. For further questions, click on the link below.
http://www.treasurydirect.gov/instit/research/faqs/faqs_endpapersb.htm

December Teller Recipe

2011-12-01T10:25:00.000-06:00

Gift Wrapping for Relay!

2011-11-29T10:11:00.002-06:00

The Magee branch will be gift wrapping Christmas gifts as a fundraiser for Relay. Let us wrap your presents this year. Just think you will not only have free time to spend with your family and friends if you let us wrap your gifts, you will also save money by not having to purchase wrapping paper, tape, tissue paper, ribbons and bows and gift boxes.

All proceeds go toward ACS Relay for Life. Here is the pricelist:

Small gifts--$1.00

Medium gifts--$2.00-$3.00 depending on the size

Large gifts-- $4.00- $5.00 depending on the size

Ex-Large gifts--$6.00 and up depending on the size.

We will provide the paper and ribbons and bows and name cards.

If you have more than one gift that you want wrapped we will make you a deal. Also, if you write a check to the ACS it is tax deductible because it is for charity. If you have questions please contact Jennifer Craft, Debbie Walker, or Janna Stringer at 601.849.2210. We look forward to making your holidays stress free this year!

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PB Track Team

2011-11-08T09:39:00.000-06:00

Congratulations to our Peoples Bank Track Team! Great Job on the Scrub Run!

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November Recipe

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Peoples Bank would like to thank everyone who helped us kick off Relay for Life during Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

2011-10-27T14:29:00.002-05:00

Thanks to the Mendenhall High School Cheerleaders for kicking off the Simpson County Superbowl at the Main Branch this morning.

Simpson County Superbowl continues...

2011-10-27T14:19:00.001-05:00

Black roses sent to the Magee branch from the Mendenhall branch today!

Simpson County Superbowl

2011-10-27T10:04:00.000-05:00

Peoples Bank sporting our team's colors for the Simpson County Superbowl! Who's going to win tonight???

Relay 2012 Simpson County Kick Off

2011-10-26T12:20:00.004-05:00

Peoples Bank won the award for Theme Spirit!

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We want you to be the first to know- life just got a little easier. Mobile Banking is here! You can now enjoy safe, secure, and convenient Mobile Banking as a free added benefit to banking with Peoples Bank. Simply log in to your online account. You will then see a pop up screen that will prompt you to accept this offer. You will be given step by step instructions that will guide you through the quick 5 minute sign-up process. Be sure you have your mobile device in hand when you begin. The activation code is only valid for 24 hours.

We have three options to fit your needs: (1) Text Messaging- uses SMS text messaging (2) Web Browser- uses internet connection (3) APP- downloadable application. So, get clicking and enjoy Mobile Banking today.

**Please Note**

Not all mobile devices will have the Downloadable APP. I suggest selecting both the Mobile Browser and the Downloadable Application. By doing this you will be sent both links, and in the event your phone does not allow the Downloadable App, you will have the Web Browser Link at your fingertips. I would also suggest Bookmarking the Mobile Banking Home Page before logging in for those that will use the Web Brower. This is a convenient way to go directly to the Peoples Bank Mobile Banking Home Page without having to use the link every time. If I may assist you during this process, please feel free to contact me. This is a great and convenient way to be able to access your account information, pay bills, and make transfers anytime anywhere!

October Teller Recipe

2011-10-04T08:50:00.002-05:00

Christmas Card Contest

2011-10-03T14:51:00.004-05:00

Christmas Card Contest Entry forms were sent out to all of the schools in the immediate area last week! If you did not receive one you can either print out the form below or come by Peoples Bank in Magee to receive a form. Please make sure all forms are returned to the schools by October 14th.

October-National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2011-10-03T12:49:00.002-05:00

Stop by any PB location and donate in honor of your loved one for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

2011-09-30T16:42:00.002-05:00

Customer Appreciation snacks were served today at the Main Branch in Mendenhall!

ABC World News Interview

2011-09-29T15:27:00.001-05:00

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ABC News 2011

2011-09-27T09:45:00.000-05:00

Check out ABC News setting up for the Peoples Bank interview with Dennis Ammann last night. Steven Ammann, Dennis and Sharon's son, helped fill in with the lighting and camera check before the segment aired. Check out the entire video at abcnews.go.com.

2011-09-19T15:14:00.000-05:00

Peoples Bank Track Team had a great time participating in Crazy Day's 5k this past Saturday in Magee. It was a beautiful morning for a race! The bank also sponsored several fun events at Crazy Day.

2011-09-12T11:20:00.001-05:00

Our concession stand volunteers! We always enjoy our football games. This past Friday we worked concession stands at both Mendenhall and Magee High School. Don't they all look great in their new Community Proud t-shirts?

2011-09-08T11:17:00.000-05:00

We had a great time at the Magee High School College/Career Fair. Thanks to all the students that stopped by our booth. Congratulations to Joanna Word for winning the $100 cash giveaway.

2011-08-26T11:13:00.000-05:00

Save a life, give blood. Special thanks to Wesley Broadhead for being one of our donors today at Peoples Bank's Main office in Mendenhall.

2011-08-12T11:11:00.000-05:00

Join us at our Magee branch today as we kick off Football season! We always have some old fashioned rivalry going on-come join the fun!

ABA Newsletter July 2011

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New artwork hanging on Hwy 49 Northbound in Magee.

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Mendenhall's Main Office serving 4th of July treats.

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Hawaiian Paradise Cruise Preview Brunch

2011-06-09T13:50:00.000-05:00

Aloha!
Platinum Club Members
Ready for a trip to Hawaii January 19-29?

You are invited to a Hawaiian Paradise Cruise Preview Brunch
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
10:30 am
Peoples Bank
Magee MS 39111

Book your trip the day of the Brunch and receive a discount!
RSVP by Monday, June 13
Abbie Patrick 601-824-7307
Lisa Mahaffey 601-847-2210
Anita Carney 601-847-2305
Ginger Kirkley 601-865-6514
Debbie Walker 601-849-2210

Platinum Club visits Montana

2011-06-08T16:02:00.000-05:00

Recently, the Platinum Club enjoyed a seven-day trip to Montana, returning with a host of new memories about a region of the nation many had never seen before. The “big sky” promise of Montana turned out to be an amazing reality for the members who made the trip. The travelers visited Helena and the Gates of the Mountains Waterway, along with Seely/Swan Valley, Flathead Valley, Big Mountain, Kalispell and Conrad Mansion. Additionally, time allowed for excursions for rafting on the Soft River and the highlight of the trip: Glacier National Park.

Clarion Ledger Article

2011-06-06T13:33:00.000-05:00

Blueprint for Business: Strong Ties to Local Communities Key

SBA Lender of the Year

2011-06-03T11:11:00.000-05:00

Pictured (L-R): Cassius Butts, SBA Regional Director; Dennis Ammann, Peoples Bank President and CEO; Janita Stewart, SBA District Director

Pictured are (L-R): Sean Green, SBA Associate Administrator for Investment; Steven Smits, SBA Associate Administrator for Capital Access; Dennis Ammann, Peoples Bank President and CEO; Karen Mills, SBA Administrator; Marie Johns, SBA Deputy Administrator

MENDENHALL, MS – It took an independent community bank to earn the State of Mississippi’s first honor as a National Lender of the Year as named by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Mendenhall-based Peoples Bank has been selected by the SBA to receive their Small 7(a) Lender award. This national award is presented to lenders that have used SBA loan programs to help the maximum number of small business owners obtain needed financing to grow their businesses.

In 2010, Peoples Bank employed the America’s Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) provisions of 90 percent guarantees, fee waivers, and America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) loans to reach beyond its customer base. As such, they were able to make loans to customers associated with other banks that had declined to make SBA-backed loans during the recession that began in late 2008. “By doing so, Peoples Bank provided a tremendous community service,” said Janita R. Stewart, SBA’s District Director in Mississippi. “There are many small businesses operating today that would not have survived without their help and with SBA’s backing.”

While the ARC program was a successful investment for Peoples Bank, it did not define the limits to which the bank worked to provide SBA loans for area business owners. “In our role as a true community bank, we work diligently every day to create loan solutions which meet the needs of business owners and to identify the best loan resource to meet those needs,” said Dennis Ammann, President and CEO of Peoples Bank. “Often, processing an SBA loan works to our customers’ best advantage and we remain a major SBA lender in Mississippi and throughout the region.”

Peoples Bank, a family-owned institution with five locations, ranked fourth nationally in ARC loans for the number of America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) loans administered. The bank, whose slogan is “Mississippi’s Main Street Bank,” ranked slightly behind J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo which are significantly larger banks. Their efforts spawned national media attention as “The Little Bank that Could” and the bank was featured twice on ABC’s Evening News by anchorwoman Dianne Sawyer.

“We are humbled to have been named a national honoree by the SBA,” said Ammann, who has guided Peoples Bank as its chief executive since 2009. “But of greater satisfaction to us is that we had the capacity, the ability and the commitment to serving our customers and even customers who had traditionally banked elsewhere. During the economic downturn, we believed it to be important to remain a viable, active and responsive lender for businesses which needed funding. This award is a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of our hometown bankers, who went above and beyond the norm in looking for ways to help our customers during this difficult economic time.”

Locally, Peoples Bank became the “top loan volume” lender in Mississippi providing 326 SBA loans to small businesses for over $20.7 million. Their volume in lending enabled the Mississippi SBA District to rank 2nd in the nation behind Minnesota in ARC loan lending.

Small 7(a) Lender Award nominees are selected by SBA Headquarters Office of Financial Assistance based upon loan data provided by SBA’s Office of Credit Risk Management (OCRM). Evaluation and selection criteria for this award include: An outstanding loan portfolio with an SBA share of $100 million or less; Growth in approval volume for the previous fiscal year; Growth in underserved markets (defined as African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, rural, women and veterans) for previous year; and the lender must have a satisfactory OCRM Risk Rating. Additional points are given to lenders who utilize numerous SBA loan programs.

Peoples Bank will be presented the award during the 2011 National Small Business Week, May 16-20, in Washington, DC. Peoples Bank will also be recognized locally during the Mississippi SBA’s 2011 Small Business Awards event scheduled June 14th at the Mississippi e-Center in Jackson, MS.

“We’re proud of our lenders who worked to earn this honor,” Ammann said. “Each of our loan professionals has made an extraordinary effort to serve small businesses in rural markets; a group traditionally ignored by Wall Street banks. As the first Mississippi bank to win this award, Peoples Bank has proven once again that ‘bigger isn’t always better’. Banks such as Peoples Bank often have the flexibility to utilize SBA programs the regional banks don’t have or in which they have little interest in participating.”

SBA Press Release

2011-05-20T13:12:00.000-05:00

2011 Lender Winners

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PB Participating in Relay for Life.

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Collins participating in Relay for Life as Little Rascals!

Mississippi Business Journal Article

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Peoples Bank earns national attention for SBA lending

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Mississippi Business Journal Article

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State SBA office reports yet another lending record

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Peoples Bank Loan Officers hanging right off of Hwy 49