No place like home

MARTINSVILLE — “There’s no place like home.”

This motto has been the driving energy behind the Home Bank family for years, and this August, the local bank plans to make their original brick-and-mortar branch feel a little more like home — albeit a bit more modern.

The Martinsville main branch — one of five that include other branches in Mooresville, Plainfield and Greenwood — plans to begin an extensive remodel on the exterior and interior of their main building, located at 59 W. Washington St. in Martinsville. The construction will begin in mid-August and is expected to take around seven to eight months, provided there are no delays.

The project comes as part of the revitalization of downtown Martinsville, and Home Bank wanted to evolve with the community that was changing around them.

“We are all committed to gathering, growing and giving,” said Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer Melissa Fisher. “We’ve decided to remodel this main office to show we, too, are committed to the Martinsville community, and what’s going on down here.”

“It was time that we gave some serious consideration as to our investment in the community,” added CEO Dan Moore. “It was almost a no-brainer to show our commitment to our community as well.”

Moore and Fisher also said Home Bank has a vision of making lives better, and were not only excited to participate in the enhancement of the downtown area, but were also looking forward to the better space for their employees.

“We give our staff opportunities to grow with us, within our organization,” said Fisher. “We want to make sure we have the capacity to withstand the growth that we’re having.”

Fisher and Moore both said Home Bank intends to stay open at all regular hours during the remodel, and the only potential hang-ups would be at the different entrances. As construction advances, the front entrance may be temporarily closed while the back entrance remains open, or vice versa. Fisher advised that visitors should check the website for frequent updates on construction and what entrances were available.

“We are completely committed to our customers,” said Fisher. “We never want our customers to be without the opportunity to come into one of our locations.”

“Our No. 1 concern is our customers, our community and our employees,” said Moore. “It creates an environment of stability.”

However, the bank’s commitment to the community doesn’t stop there.

The bank, which has around $310 million in assets, donates 10 percent of profits back to the community. A specially assigned committee within the bank makes various meaningful gifts to organizations that meet the specifications of “body, soul and spirit,” including Habitat for Humanity and Stability First, among a wide range of other causes. Moore, himself, is on the board for Stability First.

“Part of our DNA is giving back,” said Moore. “Ten percent is impactful. ... The giving component is putting your money where your mouth is. We’re unique in that aspect.”

For more information about the construction, updates and other information about Home Bank, visit HomeBanksb.com.

Contact Gracie Phillips at 765-342-1448 or at gphillips@ reporter-times.com.