First Reliance Bank Sunset Branch Grand Opening
June 25, 2009
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – June 24, 2009 – First Reliance Bank has announced that it has opened a new branch at 2805 A. Sunset Blvd in West Columbia, South Carolina on June 1, 2009. The Branch will host a Grand Opening celebration and the public is invited to join us on Saturday, June 27 from 11am – 2pm. Live music will be provided by Bill Wells and Blue Ridge Mountain Grass Band, free food, a moonwalk, magician, balloons, prizes for children and adults, and other great specials will be offered.
Come and experience our inviting and friendly lobby environment which provides customers with a Free Coin Machine and a self-service coffee bar and built in cooler with complimentary water, said Rhonda Boatwright, Sunset Branch Manager.
First Reliance Bank is known for its exceptional service, convenient hours, and unique customer programs. Our customers give us a 97% customer satisfaction rating and we are excited to offer this level of service to the West Columbia community, said Rick Saunders, First Reliance Bank President.
First Reliance is the most convenient bank in South Carolina with 8am -8pm banking Monday through Friday plus it is open on six federal holidays when most other banks are closed. First Reliance offers several unique programs to middle income households. One of the programs, Hometown Heroes, thanks people in our communities who educate, protect and serve us, such as teachers, medical professional, law enforcement and not-for- profit employees. Heroes are offered a bundle of specially designed products and services which recognizes them for their commitment to our communities and the bank donates $5 on their behalf to organizations that support their professions.
Our Purpose has always been to make a difference in every life we touch. We look forward to making a difference in the West Columbia community, said Rick Saunders.
ABOUT FIRST RELIANCE BANK
First Reliance Bank, founded in 1999, has assets of approximately $637 million, and employs over 145 highly talented associates. The bank serves Columbia, Charleston, and Florence markets in South Carolina. The bank has been recognized for its success including being the only company ever to be named to The Top 25 Fastest Growing CompaniesTM in South Carolina four times including 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006 (SC Chamber/Elliott Davis). In June 2007, the bank was added to the Palmetto 25, a list of S.C.’s largest publicly held companies. In 2006, 2007, and 2008 the bank was also recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina by the SC Chamber of Commerce. First Reliance Bank offers a unique Hometown Heroes package of benefits to serve those who are serving our communities, a Customer Service Guaranty, Totally FREE Checking, Totally FREE Business Checking, FREE Coin Machines, a Worldwide NO FEE ATM Network, and a 5 Way Mortgage Service Promise. It also offers 8-8 Extended Hours in all of their Florence, Charleston, and Lexington locations and is open on most traditional bank holidays. Its Easy to Do Business WithTM standard has earned the young bank a customer satisfaction rating of 98% (Lamothe & Associates, Inc., Research Firm). First Reliance Bank is traded as FSRL.OB. Information about the Company is available on the company’s website at www.firstreliance.com.
