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BCT-Bank of Charles Town Voted 2023 "Best of the Best" for Bank, Mortgage Company, Loan Service, and Financial Planning by Journal-News Readers

Dec 29, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, WV, December 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, is pleased to announce it has been voted a 2023 Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards recipient in four financial services categories: Bank, Mortgage Company, Loan Service, and Financial Planning/Service Company.Full Story

Erik Seppala Joins the SBA Team for BCT-The Community's Bank

Dec 05, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, WV, December 05, 2023 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-The Community’s Bank recently appointed Erik Seppala as Vice President and Relationship Manager for BCT’s Small Business Administration (SBA) lending team. Mr. Seppala’s responsibilities include providing commercial lending services both through SBA programs as well as traditional commercial options. Full Story

BCT-Bank of Charles Town Named a "Best Bank To Work For" for a Fourth Time by American Banker

Nov 20, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, WV, November 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2023. This is the fourth year BCT has been selected for this honor. The Best Banks to Work For program, which was initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes, and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction. Full Story

BCT Expands Government Contractor Banking Services with Appointment of Christopher Turley

Nov 14, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, WV, November 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-The Community’s Bank recently appointed Christopher Turley as Senior Vice President and Director of Government Lending. Mr. Turley will be responsible for leading the Bank’s initiatives to accelerate and expand its government lending and growth strategy in the DC Metro area as well as the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and upper Maryland regions. Full Story

Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Reports 2023 Third Quarter Results

Nov 02, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, W.V., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC: PTBS), the one bank holding company for Bank of Charles Town (BCT), for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, earned $1.729 million or $0.42 per share compared to $2.084 million or $0.50 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, and $1.783 million in the second quarter of 2023 or $0.43 per share.​Full Story