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ChoiceOne Bank Commemorates Quasquicentennial Anniversary in 2023
September 5 Marks 125 Years in Business as a Community Bank SPARTA, Mich., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., and ChoiceOne
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[{"type":"text","content":"September 5 Marks 125 Years in Business as a Community Bank\nSPARTA, Mich., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc., and ChoiceOne Bank (NASDAQ: COFS) (\"ChoiceOne\") are pleased to announce ChoiceOne will commemorate its Quasquicentennial Anniversary this year. September 5 will mark 125 years in which ChoiceOne has been in business as the local community bank in Michigan.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"Celebrating our Quasquicentennial Anniversary is a tremendous milestone for our Bank,\" said ChoiceOne CEO Kelly Potes. \"Looking back over 125 years and seeing the progress ChoiceOne has made in the communities we serve is truly remarkable. Our history emphasizes the help we have provided the families, farmers and businesses in our communities. In addition, the changes we have made in technology over the years has also been at the forefront of our progress. From our early branch offices on dirt roads, to our introduction of ATMs and debit cards, to our current ability to conduct all banking online, we have always fostered innovation. ChoiceOne has kindled a special culture, one that is driven by exceptional customer service, industry-leading technology and a deep understanding and caring for our communities.\"\nChoiceOne has built a reputation for taking the lead throughout its history in providing innovative services and technology. Over the years, ChoiceOne has made significant advances in its financial services and industry-leading technology. Customers have come to rely on ChoiceOne's digital banking platform including mobile banking, mobile deposits, innovative payroll solutions, online loan applications, online account openings, and a digital mobile savings tool. These advances support customers' needs for high-speed convenience and best-in-class financial solutions, while still maintaining the ability to connect and build long-term personal relationships.\n\"Looking back, the roots of ChoiceOne Bank run deep and wide with the incorporation of Sparta State Bank in 1898,\" explained ChoiceOne President Michael J. Burke, Jr. \"Throughout the years, the Bank has grown, acquired other community banks, changed its name, rebranded, all to become one remarkable, innovative, community bank with a vision to be the best bank in Michigan. As we reflect on our progress today, we are truly seeing our vision unfold...