Independently owned businesses drive Charlotte's economy. And for too long this so-called small-business sector has been an afterthought in the financial scheme of things. The needs of independently owned companies and professional firms are at the heart of everything we do.

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We are very pleased to have obtained our ticker symbol so early after formation of the Bank. Having a market maker allows our staff to focus completely on banking and our clients' needs without the distraction of handling stock transactions.

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We are very pleased with the growth and the way we are being received in the business community. We feel our 5 o'clock cut-off for deposits, state of the art technology, and outstanding Board and staff all contributed to our success.

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