Buckeye Community Bank is excited to join the LaGrange Community and bring you the Buckeye Way of Banking.
Opening in May, Buckeye offers:
- Business Banking Services - Customized to meet the needs of businesses, including loans and lines of credit, merchant services and cash management services.
- Personal Banking Products - Delivering a wide range of financial tools designed to manage your individual and family finances, including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposits, personal loans and mortgages.
- Local Decision Making - Made by a team that understands the local marketplace and knows how to partner with local businesses and individuals to support growth.
Check back soon for more updates on Buckeye's LaGrange Branch, including information on a grand opening celebration.
Buckeye Celebrates Opening of New LaGrange Branch
Buckeye Community Bank, the only locally owned financial institution headquartered in Lorain County, proudly unveils its latest branch today in the heart of LaGrange. This strategic expansion aims to enhance the banking experience for residents and businesses in Southern Lorain and Northern Medina counties. Located at 106 S. Center St., the new Buckeye branch offers a full range of personal and commercial banking services and a team of experienced community bankers committed to building solid relationships.
Read more about the Buckeye LaGrange branch.
Buckeye LaGrange Opens Monday - May 6
The countdown is on! We're excited to see you when Buckeye Community Bank's new #LaGrange branch opens its doors on Monday. We look forward to welcoming you and becoming your partner for success. Expect friendly faces, personalized service and a commitment to supporting our local community.
Check out photos of the branch's amazing transformation at bit.ly/bcblagrange.
Countdown to LaGrange Opening - May 6
We're thrilled that the countdown has begun to the opening of Buckeye Community Bank's new LaGrange branch. The Buckeye team is preparing to welcome you when the doors open Monday. We are excited to contribute to the growth and prosperity of LaGrange and its surrounding communities. Stay tuned for more updates.
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Get to Know Drew Alurovic
A banking veteran like Drew Alurovic finds the opportunity to establish community banking in LaGrange, a community abandoned by larger institutions, a great responsibility. Residents and businesses in southern Lorain County were forced to travel miles for essential banking services when two large out-of-area banks closed their branches. Alurovic was appointed to the post earlier this year and is known for his innovative thinking and community-driven approach. He knows this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference and expand the Buckeye Way of Banking.
“The success of this branch is about more than just providing banking services. It is about building lasting relationships, developing trust, and fostering community ties,” Alurovic said. “That’s why it has been so important to me to get out into the community, meeting with local business owners, officials and residents to learn more about their stories and understand their needs.”
Discover more about Alurovic here.
Join Us at Buckeye Business Break
Join us for an invaluable presentation on current trends and ways to demystify the complexities of your workforce approach. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an experienced business owner, the session Unlock the Secrets of HR, Payroll & Employee Management will help you think about pressing issues and sharpen your skills.
The luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., on Wednesday, April 10, at Grey Hawk Golf Club, 665 U.S. Grant St., LaGrange.
Alurovic to Lead Buckeye's LaGrange Branch
Buckeye Community Bank has appointed Andrew Alurovic to lead its new LaGrange branch, set to open in the heart of the village’s downtown. The new Buckeye branch aims to bring personalized banking services to the community, offering a range of financial products and services tailored to meet the needs of residents and businesses.
“We are excited to have Drew Alurovic on board. Our mission to serve the community fits perfectly with his focus on customer satisfaction and impressive track record,” said Buckeye President and CEO Ben P. Norton. “We believe that under Drew’s leadership, Buckeye will prove itself as a trusted partner to businesses and residents in LaGrange and the surrounding communities.”
With more than three decades of experience in the banking and mortgage sectors, Alurovic brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position. Having worked in various capacities, from lending to sales to management, he is well-equipped to lead the new branch towards achieving its goal of fostering strong community relations while delivering exceptional service.
The full suite of Buckeye’s offerings, comprising of both personal and business accounts, loans and mortgages, will be available at the branch.
Scheduled to open in May, the LaGrange branch team has already begun implementing various outreach initiatives to introduce the community to Buckeye.
Morning Journal: Buckeye Opening Branch in LaGrange
Buckeye Community Bank, located at 105 Sheffield Center in Sheffield Township, is opening a new branch in June in the village of LaGrange.
The independent bank will open the branch in the former Huntington National Bank, 106 S. Center St. in LaGrange, according to Ben Norton, president and CEO of Buckeye Community Bank.
The LaGrange location has sat empty since 2021.
“That left a great opportunity for Buckeye Community Bank to look at expanding into southern Lorain County,” Norton said.
While primarily serving Lorain County’s northern communities, Norton said opening the new branch presents an opportunity to serve communities in LaGrange and surrounding areas.
“We decided to take advantage of the fact that there are no community banks in southern Lorain County,” he said. “We felt that that market is a very dynamic area, and there’s a lot of great businesses down in southern Lorain County that Buckeye Community Bank will be able to provide much better banking services, than they might be getting at this point in time.”
Buckeye Extends Lorain County Reach
- Plans for new Buckeye Community Bank locations announced.
- Buckeye Community Bank is the only local, independently owned commercial bank serving Lorain County.
- The authentic advantage of Buckeye Community Bank is its local decision-making by a team that understands the market and considers all factors, not just those that fit into algorithms.
Buckeye Community Bank, the only locally owned financial institution headquartered in Lorain County, is excited to announce the significant expansion of its presence. In response to growing client and community needs, Buckeye’s leadership announced plans for four new locations, including public-facing and operation sites.
Since Buckeye was founded in 1999, virtually all local banks have disappeared because of mergers and acquisitions. The bank’s leadership team and board of directors conducted a deliberate process before selecting the four sites. Buckeye’s distinguishing advantage remains its local decision-making in the Northeast Ohio market, enabling established and growing businesses to capitalize on opportunities faster than other providers.
