Nothing is more challenging or stressful than an unexpected loss of income. Many people in our community found themselves furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some are finally returning back to work, the financial impact of this crisis will last much longer. Things won’t be easy, but we’re in this together. The key to surviving such a setback is to create a plan and take proactive steps to protect yourself from future challenges and forge better habits for long term success.
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The Alleghany Highlands community has always been known to lift each other up in times of crisis and their response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been no different. While the hospitality may not look the same as it has in the past, and you can’t see the typical smiles for being covered by masks, resilience and hope remains the common tone for local business owners.
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For Jay Ford, working on cars is all he’s ever known. Starting at the age of 13, Ford spent his time painting cars. His knowledge, experience, and connections led him to open up Bath County Collision Center in May 2002. Highlands Community Bank has been honored with the opportunity to help him expand his business with new service lines, equipment, and properties.
[Read more…] about Bath County Collision SpotlightTips to Avoid Scams Related to COVID-19
Since the signing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, identity thieves and fraudsters have profited from a new set of ways to scam businesses and individuals.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Services, and United States Secret Service have urged all Americans to be on the lookout for criminal fraud related to economic impact payments and the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Our people and our focus are rooted in the Highlands.
As a community bank, we proudly invest in our communities with a sincere passion for uplifting every business and individual we serve. We understand that some people in our community may be impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of our commitment to you, we will be offering solutions that can provide financial relief for our community.
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