Community involvement that works requires both authenticity and creativity to meet changing and generational needs. In this episode of Behind the Vault, we look at Vista Bank’s approach to community outreach, which uses a blend of financial education and sports. Joining us are Cathy Landtroop, Chief Marketing, and Communications Officer, and Lubbock Smith, VP and Director of Community Development and Outreach of the 112 year old institution.
Highlights from our discussion:
- Meeting the broad and diverse needs of a community that spans from urban to rural communities
- Using financial literacy as a doorway into promoting entrepreneurship and careers in financial services
- The special role sports play across Texas, the unique needs of high school athletes, and helping with the “sudden wealth” problem NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals present for college athletes
- Vista Bank’s investments in community organizations and the opening of a new branch in South Dallas, the first in over 30 years
More on the South Dallas branch opening here, and Vista Bank’s financial literacy programs.
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