By: Erica Noggle Paulding, OH: The Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s highly anticipated Holiday Window Decorating Contest, which brought joy, creativity, and festive cheer to the community. Limitless by PC Workshop captured the hearts of the community, earning the coveted People’s Choice Award with its imaginative…
The Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in Paulding recently received a generous $1,000 donation from First Financial Bank and Cooper Farms. This contribution was made possible through Cooper Farms’ participation in First Financial’s WORKlife program. The program rewards participating companies with a donation to a non-profit organization of their choice, along with financial benefits such…
First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) and the First Financial Foundation have awarded a $5,000 grant to the United Way of Paulding County, building on a commitment to make a positive impact through donations that enhance and develop local communities. “Serving communities is part of our culture, and we see these donations through our local partner…
First Financial Bank donates $5,000 to United Way of Paulding County to help with Community Development. United Way works with local organizations and government entities to support and fight for Health, Education & Financial Stability for the residents of Paulding County. “Donations like this allow us to support early literacy, help combat food insecurity, and…
November 20, 2023 – First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) and the First Financial Foundation have provided $20,000 in grants to organizations in Northwest Ohio, teaming up with community groups to create positive change in the areas of workforce development and education, and neighborhood development, with a particular emphasis on low-income communities. Throughout Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky…
First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) provided a $1,290 donation to the Paulding Exempted Character Academy on behalf of Cooper Farms. The donation is part of the First Financial WORKlife program at Cooper Farms. Companies who participate in the WORKlife program receive a special checking cash bonus, product discounts for their employees and a donation to…
Cincinnati, OH – Sept. 13, 2023 – First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has been selected by the National Community Action Partnership (NCAP) to receive the Corporate Partnership Award, recognizing the bank’s long-term commitment in supporting community action and working directly to impact economic growth and increase opportunities for children and families. Nationwide, First Financial is…
Paulding County Economic Development (PCED), in collaboration with First Financial Bank, Small Business Development Center, and Paulding Area Chamber of Commerce, have organized a Youth Busi-ness Showcase for young entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products or services. Youth up to age 18 are invited to sign up for this year’s fall event. The Youth…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Ryan Lippe (Consumer Educator, Ohio Attorney General’s Office) as the guest speaker at the May 18, 2023, club meeting. Ryan came at the invitation of Natosha Mendoza (Financial Center Manager, First Financial Bank). Ryan spoke to the Kiwanians about consumer scams. For more information visit…
Wayne Trace students in grades 7-10 who exhibited the Raider qualities of Respect, Responsibility, and Readiness during the first four months of this school year enjoyed a trip to Van Wert Olympic Lanes at the beginning of this month. In order to qualify for this trip, students needed to have strong attendance, good grades, and…
