First National Bank and Trust Company named Large Business of the Year from local chamber

March 31, 2022

Clinton, IL, March 31, 2022 – First National Bank and Trust Company was named ‘Large Business of the Year’ at the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo held at Clinton High School last week.

The business of the year awards are voted on by chamber members via a membership survey.

Additionally, First National Bank and Trust Company President, Josh Shofner was recognized for his service on the chamber board as well as serving as chamber board president in 2020 and 2021.

Pictured is Josh Shofner, Past President 2020 and 2021 of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce along with Marian Brisard, Executive Director and Ed Cicenas, Chamber Vice President receiving his board service recognition.

Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Marian Brisard was very pleased with the turnout for this year’s expo and is excited for what is in the works for area community development.

“Congratulations to First National Bank and Trust Company on their leadership and impressive resilience, especially during the last several years. Their strength and commitment to community was much needed in times like these,” added Brisard.

Additional winners included The Clinton Journal as 'Small Business of the Year', Calvert Funeral Home as ‘Medium Business of the Year' and The Vault as ‘Nonprofit of the Year.’

“We are honored to receive the award knowing it is voted on by the members of the chamber,” stated Shofner. “We strongly believe our success is a product of the success of the small businesses within the community, and we continue to see an increase in consumer and commercial clients selecting First National Bank and Trust Company as their bank of choice.”

First National Bank and Trust Company is also celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The bank serves two states, Illinois and Wisconsin, has five locations, employs close to 50 people and has $400 million in assets.

As a community bank, First National Bank and Trust Company is an integral part of both the local community and economy. The bank is dedicated to community reinvestment and gives 10% of its net income back to the community. Additionally, the bank is committed to teaching financial literacy, hosting educational events and partners with local organizations and nonprofits.

As part of the 150th anniversary celebration, a special summer event is planned for Friday, July 29th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the bank. Look for more information and details in the coming weeks on the bank’s brand new website at firstnbtc.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/firstnbtc.

About First National Bank & Trust Company: First National Bank & Trust Company is a community bank located in Clinton, Illinois as well as Arcadia, Whitehall and Independence, Wisconsin. Dedicated to community prosperity, the First National Bank and Trust Company was chartered in 1872 under the name DeWitt County National Bank and became part of the TS Banking Group in 2017. With $400 million in assets, First National Bank and Trust Company is dedicated to community reinvestment and gives 10% of its net income back to the community. For more information, visit firstnbtc.com.