12/20/2024 | Press release | Archived content
MINEOLA, TX, Nov. 20, 2024 - Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: "TCBS") is a bank holding company that conducts banking activities through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Broadstreet Bank, SSB. Broadstreet Bank, formerly known as Mineola Community Bank, has been recognized as one of American Banker's "Best Banks to Work For" for 2024. Broadstreet Bank is headquartered in Mineola and has 70 employees across seven branches. Ranked 59th among 90 banks nationwide to receive this prestigious honor, Broadstreet Bank is one of 10 banks on the list located in Texas.
Earning a spot on this list signifies excellence in employee benefits, satisfaction and overall work environment. According to the American Banker, "banks that made the list tend to prioritize engaged leaders, a strong corporate culture, job training and advancement, and a feeling of belonging within the organization."
This recognition reflects Broadstreet Bank's focus on clear communication and professional development, said Jason Sobel, Broadstreet Bank CEO.
"Our main priority is customer service, so we take every opportunity to give our team the tools and training they need to meet our clients' needs," Sobel said. "We want our employees well-informed and fully equipped so they can find answers quicker and respond confidently to challenges. Our team has adapted to waves of technological and regulatory changes over the years, and I'm proud of the way they think proactively about how to maintain that focus on the people we're serving."
"Our bank is uniquely positioned to serve clients who demand cutting-edge banking technology, while maintaining our deep roots and living our community values in East Texas," Sobel said.
Executive administrative assistant Chaska Caraway recently left another bank to join the team after taking notice of the workplace culture at Broadstreet Bank."The bank has been around for more than 90 years because they are doing something right. It's not just about being able to provide personal and business banking services, it's also about the people who work there loving what they do and the people they serve," Caraway said.
According to American Banker, an average of 90% of employees at the winning banks believe that the senior leaders at their banks live the core values of the organization and that their employer treats them like a person, not a number. An average of 86% of employees at winning banks said they receive as much ongoing training as they need, and an average of 89% of employees said their banks have created an environment in which they can do their best work.
About Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. and Broadstreet Bank, SSB
Texas Community Bancshares is the holding company for Broadstreet Bank, SSB, a Texas-chartered savings bank that operates seven locations in northeast Texas. Established in 1934, Broadstreet Bank opened as a Savings and Loan Association with $4,057 in assets and has since grown into a $446 million dollar community bank. The Bank leverages ninety years of proven strength in creating financial opportunities for the communities it serves by offering full-service personal and business banking to consumers along with residential and commercial real estate lending. For more information on the Bank, or to view investor relations for the Company, visit www.broadstreet.bank.
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