Buninyong & District Financial Services Limited
Construction of Branch Commences
Construction works for the Buninyong & District Community Bank have begun, with the site excavation commenced on a beautiful summer's day, the 9th of February, 2010.
After the scheduled 22 weeks construction phase and the fitting out with computer systems, security systems and furnishings, it is anticipated that the branch will be ready to open for "over the counter" business in August, 2010.
The building's design is a contempory rendition of a red-brick heritage style shopfront, with adaptation for modern day banking needs. An ATM will face Warrenheip Street, and the entrance has been designed for ease of access by those with wheel chairs, walking aids etc (no steps!). Large windows shaded by a bull-nosed corrugated iron roofed veranda are a prominent aspect of the external view.
Inside, the banking chamber has provision for up to four customer service officers ("tellers" in the old language!) and there is office space for the manager, staff and for customers who would like a private meeting area to conduct their financial planning activities. See floor plan, below.
Remember: it is not necessary to wait for the branch to open before conducting your banking business with the Buninyong & District Community Bank. You can transfer your existing business, or create new business, NOW. We already have in excess of $10 million in loans and deposits on our books, and the more we have on opening day, the more successful our bank will be. Go to the Transfer your banking businesstab for more.
Profit Share concept
In the 11 years the Community Bank® model has been running, more than 250 such branches have opened across Australia, returning more than $40 million in grants, sponsorship and dividends to their communities. Since 1998, 105 Victorian communities, 30 of them in Western Victoria, have seized the opportunity to have a community focused bank in their region to support their interests. Now, the Buninyong & District Community Bank® can help build confidence, stability, growth and wealth in our community, sharing profits with the community through grants and sponsorships to community directed projects. As we grow, the more capacity we will have to return a dividend to our community.
Community Banks in Western Victoria
Vision and Mission
Our Vision and Mission statements will guide the Board, the daily operation of the branch and inform our shareholders and customers.
VISION: We will contribute to the growth and prosperity of our Community.
MISSION: Building on the 150 year tradition of the Bendigo Bank we will provide accessible, friendly and competitive financial services to individuals, families, groups and business in our Community.
Services
Once we raise the minimum share capital, Buninyong & District Financial Services Limited will operate a Community Bank® branch of Bendigo Bank at 401B Warrenheip Street, Buninyong, utilizing a non exclusive franchise of Bendigo Bank.
In common with most Community Bank® branches, we plan to open the branch
- 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and
- 9am till midday Saturday
Our services will include full deposit and loan facilities, credit & debit cards, ATM, cash and cheque services, investment and insurance using the systems, products, advice, assistance and training of the Bendigo Bank