Spotlight on Business: First Bank

Learn a bit more about local business First Bank and what they have to offer our community.

As one of the top performing community banks in the nation, First Bank cares for customers like no other bank by providing authentic community banking with helpful solutions from local bankers who care about doing whatfs right. That's been our approach to business for over 75 years.

Our local bankers work with individuals, families and businesses to provide the right combination of banking, lending and financial solutions that help customers save time, spend less and improve their financial well-being.

Business owners can count on our business bankers to provide a custom-tailored combination of banking, cash management, payroll, and loan solutions to navigate business challenges. First Bank also offers one of the best Free Business Checking accounts available.

Individuals and families receive authentic community bank service from people who know them and care about improving their quality of life. Free checking, free online banking with bill pay, mobile banking and over 55,000 surcharge-free ATMs make banking convenient and affordable at First Bank.

First Bank's integrity, safe banking practices and personalized customer service has resulted in positive rec-ognition. For two years in a row, we have been ranked as one of the "Top Performing Small-cap Banks in the Nation" by Sandler O'Neill & Partners, a prestigious investment firm in New York City. Also, this year we were named a "Top 5 Performer" by the ABA Banking Journal.

Our authentic approach to banking has been so successful we now serve communi-ties in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia through 92 branches . including 9 in New Hanover and Brunswick counties.

Generations of customers have trusted First Bank for safe, convenient banking. We look forward to earning your trust as well.

Visit www.firstbancorp.com to learn more or find a branch near you.