The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated funds to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans and forgiveness grants to small businesses. Huron Valley State Bank is an approved Small Business Administrative Lender and was able to provide these relief programs through the PPP to its business customers.

Jack Shubitowski, President and CEO of Huron Valley State Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Melissa Herron to Bank Officer.  Her new title is Cash Management Officer and she is responsible for developing a strong relationship between operations, retail and the commercial lending team to create a link between the bank's product offerings and the needs of business customers. Herron serves as a resource for all their cash management needs and remote deposit capture services.

On Friday, July 31, Huron Valley State Bank donated $550 to Huron Valley Blessings in a Backpack to assist with adopting five children for the 2020-2021 school year. This will provide six meals each weekend during the entire school year to those five children who are part of the schools reduced or no cost lunch program.  A big check was presented at the Huron Valley Schools District Office.

Huron Valley State Bank celebrates 15 years servicing the community with its 4th annual Shredding Event to take place on Saturday, August 15, 2020, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Milford and Highland Branches.  The community is welcomed to shred confidential documents safely and securely free of charge (up to four banker boxes per person or business, and up to shredding truck capacity). The shredding event is taking place on the same day as the bank’s 15th year anniversary.

On Tuesday, June 30, Huron Valley State Bank donated $500 to Hospitality House to assist with providing nonperishable food to local families in need.  A donation in this amount will purchase the equivalent of $1,500 worth of food. A big check was presented at their facility located in Commerce Township.