The 85 banks that earned a spot on American Banker’s sixth annual ranking of the Best Banks to Work For could inspire us all with their ideas for creating a culture of both positivity and high performance.

In the list are ten EPCOR member financial institutions who are thinking outside the box to make their organizations fun and friendly! These goals are attained in a variety of ways, including special employee parties, community service activities, employee recognition events, bonus and incentive programs, career development programs, fitness/wellness programs and so much more! Some institutions even gave their employees all expense paid vacations to Disney World and Hawaii, brand new Camaros and $16,000 in cash! Talk about generous! We congratulate our member organizations who were recognized for their outstanding efforts:

• FNBC Bank in Ash Flat, Arkansas
• Independence Bank in Owensboro, Kentucky
• Heartland Bank in Geneva, Nebraska
• First Internet Bank in Fishers, Indiana
• Marquette Savings Bank in Erie, Pennsylvania
• United Community Bank of West Kentucky in Morganfield, Kentucky
• Kentucky Farmers Bank in Ashland, Kentucky
• Civista Bank in Sandusky, Ohio
• First Busey Corp (Busey Bank) in Champaign, Illinois
• Enterprise Bank & Trust in Clayton, Missouri

Check out all the banks that made the list here. You may even find new ideas for employee incentives and bonuses. Again, congratulations to our outstanding member organizations who made the list. We are so proud of you!