Bank sets grand opening Tuesday
Mercer County State Bank will host a grand opening Tuesday at its new location in Harrisville.
“It's just kind of a 'thank you' to the community for having us,” said Scott Patton, president and chief operating officer for Mercer County State Bank.
Patton said the bank will have an official ribbon cutting Tuesday, but there also will also be drawings throughout the week. He said customers and visitors will find some treats in the lobby.
“They're happy to have a bank back in town,” he said.
Harrisville has been without a full-service bank since First National Bank closed it 124 S. Main St. location in May, leaving only an ATM behind to service Harrisville residents.
Patton said the community has been supportive, despite setbacks. The bank was originally projected to open in October, but the building for the new bank took longer than expected.
“So far, we're happy. We think it turned out pretty nice,” Patton said.
The bank is staffed by four full-time and one part-time employee, according to Patton.
He said his employees have already begun forming relationships with their customers.
“It's been pretty steady. The reception in Harrisville has been fantastic,” Patton said. “We've received a lot of good feedback.”
Harrisville Mayor Gary Hughes said the new bank has lifted the community's spirits.
Hughes, who is also a business owner, said that beyond the service it provides residents, Harrisville's businesses no longer have to travel to Grove City for routine tasks and to manage their finances.
“From here on out, they can do their business right here in town,” Hughes said. “I think it's going to be very well received by not only the general public in town, but (also) the business owners in town.”
Hughes said he is excited to have a new neighbor on Main Street.
“It's a nice shiny new building,” Hughes said. “It's not a big building, but we don't need a skyscraper to do banking.”
