Nothing will change except the name. That’s the message First Community Bank is sending its customers after it announced a merger with Wichita-based Equity Bank last week.
“Location, hours, services, everything will be the same,” said Bob Holem, president of the Sedalia location of Equity Bank. “Right down to account numbers and ATM cards, we’re trying to make the transition as smooth as possible for our customers.”
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