First Financial manager stresses bank's stability

First Financial Bank is proud of its heritage as a community bank. Since 1863, the bank has been offering high-quality service to clients in a growing market which includes Clyde and Sandusky County.

While First Financial values the conservative traditions on which it was built, the company also continually strives to adopt the best new ideas available in the marketplace today. To remain competitive, the bank tries to offer all of the products and services that clients need. As has been true since the bank's founding, First Financial expects to continue to change to meet the changing needs of clients and to compete effectively in the ever-changing financial services landscape.

Kevin Frantz, vice president and city manager for bank's two offices in Clyde, said, "Our bank is widely known for financial strength and stability, and we hope to extend our reputation by earning new business and deepening the respect our clients have for us. Because of our company's market structure, we are able to make local responses to our clients' needs and requests."

First Financial maintains a staff of detail-oriented client service advisors who are always ready to assist clients with their banking. In fact, the current staff has a total of 136 years of banking experience.

Do you have any special area of need? Call on one of the experts at First Financial who can help you with any banking need:

* Interested in a small business loan? Contact Kevin Frantz at the bank or telephone him at 419-547-7733.

* Need a mortgage? Andrew Kiess, a dedicated mortgage loan officer, is knowledgeable and ready to help any client with a new mortgage loan, refinance, or home equity line of credit.

* Want to get started with online banking? Contact any of First Financial's client service advisors. You will be amazed at how convenient it is to do some or all of your banking at home or in your office.

* Need a "checking check up"? Visit First Financial and see if your current accounts are the best for you.

In addition to serving the banking needs of citizens in the Clyde area, First Financial is very proud to be a significant player in the community. All of the bank's dedicated and experienced associates are involved in volunteer activities. In addition, the bank makes corporate donations to many worth causes such as:

* New donation to Clyde High School Auditorium

* $1000 to 2007 Leadership fireman's calendar

* Participated in REACH program with local schools for five years

* Funded two scholarships to Clyde High School

* Donation to new building at Bellevue Hospital

* Sandusky County Fair: Sponsored hog barn, made a donation to fair queen/king, and purchased livestock at the fair

First Financial reported it intends to do everything possible to assure our clients that their relationship with the bank will help them on their path to success.