Parlor City Trophy has been in business since 2005 and started in a garage. Corle wanted to own a business but wasn’t sure what she wanted to do until a friend gave her the opportunity to buy the business. “We ran Parlor City Trophy out of garage for three months and then moved to a place on Johnson Street,” explained Corle. “We rented that space for about two years and outgrew that location; therefore, we then moved to Market Street in 2012.”

Corle, and her husband Chris, renovated the upstairs and added an apartment through the Bluffton NOW! Community Reinvestment Program. The business continued to grow and in 2018, Parlor City Trophy moved to their current location on Main Street, which is 6,400 square feet of space with six employees.

“This honor makes us proud to see that people know we care,” stated Corle. “It’s not just about the business, it’s about the people. We support causes or benefits and if there is a need, our heartstrings are tugged to help where we can. When you have personally experienced a family member in that same position, you understand fully the impact it can make.”

“Georgie goes out of her way for people in need,” explained Chris Corle. “She will drop everything to help with a fundraiser or awareness and does this all the time. She is truly invested in this community and goes above and beyond to make it happen.”

“We just love people and making personal moments for each individual is important in our business,” Georgie Corle said. “We want to show people we really care.”

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Berne, Ind. – Today First Bank of Berne announced the addition of Zach Myers to the Business Banking team. Myers will be responsible for building lasting relationships within the business community and supporting them through various banking solutions.

“First Bank of Berne is different from other institutions, meaning that it is solely driven by the needs of its customers,” said Myers. “We are encouraged to give our full attention to our customers to ensure they are being properly served, rather than pushing to meet a monthly quota. This is also great for our work environment. I come in excited to talk with our customers every day.”

“We are very excited to welcome Zach to the team,” said Jenilee Bransteter, Business Banking Manager. “He has a passion for community that is unmatched and is exactly what we look for when adding to our team. We believe he will do good for our business community.”

Prior to joining the First Bank of Berne team, Myers worked as a personal relationship banker. Myers is a life-long member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of “Ducks Unlimited.”

To learn more about First Bank of Berne, visit firstbankofberne.com.

Thanks to SBA grant funding received by the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC).

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