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Community banks adapt to changing times to better serve customers, and stay relevant.
Community banks are at a crossroads. Particularly coming out of the pandemic, with its boost in the adoption of digital processes and conveniences in all facets of life, the time to innovate or suffer the consequences – namely, consolidation or closure – is nigh. According to the CSBS 2022 National Survey of Community Banks, the percentage of bankers who said that adopting new tech was “extremely important” doubled […]
Ascendia Bank Opens New Headquarters & Mortgage Lending Center in Glen Rock
10,000-square-foot space to house senior management, accounting and residential and commercial lending departments; office will open to mortgage customers Nov. 14.
Hawthorne, NJ – Ascendia Bank a 100-year-old financial institution formerly known as Glen Rock Savings Bank, will move into a spacious new headquarters at 11 Harristown Road in Glen Rock on November 10th. The new facility will commence operations on Monday, November 14th.
Ascendia Bank’s new headquarters will be the hub for all of the four-branch bank’s operations, including offices […]
Hawthorne, Glen Rock & West Orange Officials Help Ascendia Bank Celebrate 100th Anniversary at all Branches
Highlights included special Centennial products – 100-Day CD, 18-Month Ascending Rate “Bump Up” CD and Tiered Money Market Accounts – as well as an instant cash promotion, refreshments and giveaways.
Hawthorne, NJ – Ascendia Bank, a 100-year-old financial institution formerly known as Glen Rock Savings Bank, hosted well-attended Centennial Celebration events on Saturday, October 8th at all four of its branch offices, located at 175 Rock Road in Glen Rock; 250 Lincoln Avenue in Hawthorne; 474 Prospect Avenue in West Orange; […]
Ascendia Bank to Hold Centennial Celebration Events at Each of Its Four Branches
Highlights include instant cash giveaways and special financial products, including a celebratory 100-day Centennial CD and a Tiered Centennial Money Market Account.
Hawthorne, NJ – Ascendia Bank, formerly Glen Rock Savings Bank, will mark its 100th year on October 8th with a Centennial Celebration from 9am-12pm at each of its four branches: 175 Rock Road in Glen Rock; 250 Lincoln Avenue in Hawthorne; 474 Prospect Avenue in West Orange; and 83 Northfield Avenue in West Orange.
All are welcome to attend, and […]
Ascendia Bank Holds Well-attended Rebranding Celebrations at All Branches in Glen Rock, Hawthorne & West Orange
Events included special “Ascending Rate Bump-Up CD” offer, giveaways, refreshments and raffles.
Hawthorne, NJ – Ascendia Bank, formerly Glen Rock Savings Bank, celebrated its new name and refreshed identity with a Rebranding Celebration on Saturday, May 14th at its four branches, located at 175 Rock Road in Glen Rock; 250 Lincoln Avenue in Hawthorne; 474 Prospect Avenue in West Orange; and 83 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. The celebrations were a precursor to the Bank’s 100th Anniversary in September.
The well attended […]
Ascendia Bank, Formerly Glen Rock Savings Bank, to Hold Rebranding Celebration at All Branches in Glen Rock, Hawthorne & West Orange – May 14th
Event will include a special “Ascending Rate CD” offer, giveaways, refreshments and raffle for a Microsoft® Surface Go 3
Hawthorne, NJ – Ascendia Bank, formerly Glen Rock Saving Bank, will celebrate its new name and refreshed identity with a Rebranding Celebration on Saturday, May 14th from 9am–12pm at all four branch locations:
- 175 Rock Road, Glen Rock
- 250 Lincoln Avenue, Hawthorne
- 474 Prospect Avenue, West Orange
- 83 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
The financial institution has served the personal and commercial banking needs […]
Ascendia Bank Names New Chief Financial Officer, and Additional Board Member
Finance veteran Matthew Levinson named CFO; Ridgewood YMCA CEO Ernest Lamour joins Board of Directors
Hawthorne, NJ – Ascendia Bank (formerly Glen Rock Savings Bank), which has served the personal and commercial banking needs of northern New Jersey customers since 1922, has added two senior-level executives to its leadership team.
First, Matthew Levinson has been named Ascendia Bank’s Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Mr. Levinson will oversee a broad range of internal finance-related responsibilities, including financial reporting, budgeting, and management of the […]
Glen Rock Savings Bank Rebrands as Ascendia Bank
Bank’s new name and corporate identity created to better reflect a wider geographic footprint and an expanded portfolio of products and services. Branch locations, management and staff remain unchanged.
West Orange, NJ – Glen Rock Savings Bank, which has served the personal and commercial banking needs of northern New Jersey customers since 1922, has officially rebranded as Ascendia Bank, effective as of October 25, 2021. The new name and brand image is not tied to any new ownership or acquisition, nor […]
Three More Local Businesses and Non-Profits Receive Grants Under Federal Home Loan Bank of NY’s COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant program
Glen Rock Savings Bank recently distributed its third and final round of financial relief per the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s (FHLBNY) COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant program. GRSB’s latest allotment totaled $30,000 and was presented to two area non-profits and one local business. In total, Glen Rock Savings Bank has distributed $100,000 through the program.
The FHLBNY’s COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant program set aside approximately $2 million to benefit the employees of its Tri-State Area members’ small […]
Per the COVID-19 Relief Program, Glen Rock Savings Bank Issues Grants to Eight Local Businesses and Non-Profits
April 28, 2021 – Glen Rock Savings Bank has distributed substantial financial relief to five small businesses and three non-profit organizations throughout northern New Jersey. Totaling $70,000, the direct payments are part of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s (FHLBNY) COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant program.
“As a proud member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, Glen Rock Savings Bank is honored and grateful to play a role in helping organizations financially impacted by the protracted […]
