SURVEYS calling for Granite Belt residents, traders and community groups to show their support for Stanthorpe Regional Community Bank branch will be dropped into letterboxes this week.
Community members across the Granite Belt have so far pledged $705,000 in their commitment to become shareholders in the locally owned branch.
Steering Committee chairman Nev Winter said the surveys were important and gave the community the chance to have their say.
He said 5395 surveys would be mailed out in this week to measure the general level of awareness, understanding and support for a Community Bank branch within the Granite Belt community.
“Key to the success of the survey will be establishing whether the community is willing to support the proposed new branch by committing to move across their banking business,” Mr Winter said.
“By contacting the Bendigo agency in Rogers Street, customers would find that our interest rates and fees are very competitive and favourable.”
“Becoming a shareholder is one fantastic way people can support our Community Bank branch, but there are other ways people can throw their weight behind this campaign too.
“Just by doing something as simple as their day-to-day banking at this new branch, local residents can help support a community-run business that will support them in return.”
Mr Winter said the community survey would hopefully reaffirm the support shown to date and determine whether a Community Bank branch in Stanthorpe was viable, to then move to a public share offer.
“We encourage you to return your completed survey promptly in the reply paid envelope,” Mr Winter said.
“Your input is very important to the future of this locally owned community company.”
The public is invited to attend a progress meeting at the Stanthorpe RSL on 2 December from 5.15pm.
