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PeoplesbeginsbuildingNew Hammond branch should be operational in NovemberBy SYLVIA SCHONDaily Star Staff WriterAMITE — Construction has started on the new Hammond branch of the Peoples Bank of Louisiana at 1320 S. Morrison Blvd.The 5,279-square-foot building will be nearlv identical to the main office in Amite. It is expected to be in full operation in November, said Russell P. Conger, bank presidentand chief executive officer.“We know our customers are appreciative of our beginning construction and will be even more excited when we begin use of the new building. Our temporary facility is nearing capacity as our growth continues,” Conger said.The bank's temporary Hammond branch office opened in October, 1998. The branch has since grownto more than S9 million in assets.crown to $54 million in assets.c“Our bank s unprecedented growth is attributed to our dedication to the communities we serve, Conger said. “We are proud of our Community Reinvestment Act rat-wing of Outstanding.As the Hammond facility crows in space, more staff members will join assistant vice presidents Jarrod Goudeau and Terry Brown, banking officer Kim Ballard and customerand the bank's overall strength has service teller Yvette Wilson.The new building was designed by architects Hollv and Smith.«r *Tangi Construction is the general contractor.Peoples Bank, which is federally insured, is a state-chartered Tangipahoa Parish-based bank with offices in Hammond, Amite, Kentwood and Greensburg. The bank also has a loan production office in Gon/ales. It offers a full array of serv ices including automatic teller machines at all locations.ARTISTS RENDERING... of the new branch building on Morrison Boulevard
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Hammond Sunday Star
Hammond, Louisiana, US
Sat, Mar 25, 2000
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