Southern Michigan Bank and Trust Celebrates Grand Opening of Sturgis South Branch
Southern Michigan Bank and Trust (SMBT) officially opened the doors of its new Sturgis South Branch Wednesday, November 13th with a grand opening celebration that highlighted the bank’s commitment to serving the local community. The event, held at the newly renovated branch location on 711 S Centerville Road, brought together residents, local business owners, and customers eager to learn more about the bank’s expanded services.
The grand opening was met with enthusiasm as the Sturgis community came out in full force to celebrate the addition of a trusted local financial institution. Attendees enjoyed light refreshments and had the opportunity to meet with bank staff, who were on hand to share information about the range of products and services offered to Sturgis residents and businesses. Among the offerings are personal banking services, business accounts, mortgage solutions, wealth management services, and more.
John Waldron, SMBT President & CEO, shared, "We’re excited to be a bigger part of the Sturgis community and look forward to building lasting relationships with our neighbors." This newly renovated location features convenient drive-thru lanes and a Personal Teller Machine (PTM), where you can connect with a live teller until 7:00 pm on weekdays. Whether you need quick service or a more personalized banking experience, we're here to help! With this new branch, SMBT now has six branches in St. Joseph County—showing our continued commitment to serving the Sturgis community.
A special thanks was extended to the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce and WBET 99.3 for their support in making the grand opening a success. The Chamber played an instrumental role in helping SMBT bring its services to the Sturgis area, and several Chamber representatives were in attendance at the event.
As a community bank headquartered in Michigan, SMBT is dedicated to helping its customers achieve their financial goals. From mortgages to wealth management, the Sturgis South Branch is ready to provide the products, services, and support that residents and businesses need to thrive.
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