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Year after year First Reliance's Relay For Life Team, under the leadership of Joan Billheimer, Community Development Officer, shows its commitment to the American Cancer Society.  This year, First Reliance is the second top team in Florence County for raising funds announced Chinel Boateig, American Cancer Society. "First Reliance is very committed to supporting the community and giving back," said Rick Saunders, CEO.  "Joan is a strong leader for our fundraising events and is very committed to this cause as well as serving as a resource for our associates.  Several of our employees are cancer survivors and many of our employees have family and friends who have had cancer.  Our company truly wants to make a difference by supporting this cause that has affected so many people including our own." [caption id="attachment_7379" align="alignleft" width="300"]Joan Billheimer Joan Billheimer hosting Colors of Cancer Fundraiser dinner.[/caption] Joan Billheimer, a thirteen year cancer survivor herself, ...


David Hall, SVP Indirect Finance [if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4  “First Reliance Bank’s financial strength has prevailed since the bank opened in 1999. First Reliance Bank has benefited from being part of the community banking system, where confidence has remained  high.  Many people have discovered that a community bank is often the best source of business and personal services in communities it serves.  First Reliance is safe, secure and it is capitalized well above FDIC required levels.  Our focus on superior customer service delivered by a highly skilled, personable work force is an ideal platform upon which to build trust and bring customers to our branches.  We are taking this same approach with ...


April 7, 2014, Florence, S.C.  –  In celebration of its 15th Anniversary First Reliance Bank is planning many events and promotions throughout the year to thank its customers  for doing business with them.  One of the first promotions launched is a personal finance program.
The program, called DIG OUT NOW!,  is a personal Finance program which consists of four FREE 15 – 20 minute videos created in partnership with Joseph Sangl, founder of an Anderson South Carolina organization, called I Was Broke Now I’m Not.
 DIG OUT NOW! is easy to view online and  share with family members, church, or work groups.  The videos are located on the bank’s website, www.firstreliance.com   The bank encourages everyone to take time to view these life changing personal finance videos and use the tools that are offered – all FREE.
Most banks don’t offer online personal financial video lessons.  First Reliance Bank ...


DIGITAL_COIN_COUNTING_MONEY_JAREvery time you walk out the door you encounter spending $5 to $10 on that energy drink at the convenience store, an extra item such as chips added to your lunch purchase, or the gourmet coffee with a muffin added.

We buy lots of unnecessary impulse things almost daily!

Why not capitalize on those whims and save instead of spending?  It's easy to do!   Log on to your online banking, choose the transfer command and transfer the same amount of money you were going to spend on impulse to your savings.  You can even add a description as to what you skipped or what you're putting the money toward.  For instance $5 saved on drink at the movie theatre or $4.50 saved toward vacation, etc.  All those small dollars will add up fast and you'll be amazed at how much you can save by changing a few small habits.

If ...


Twelve Associates Awarded President’s Club at First Reliance Bank

 

February 19, 2014, Florence, S.C.   First Reliance Bank recently announced  that twelve associates have been named to the 2014 President’s Club. 

Each year, as part of the bank’s associate rewards and recognition program, all associates have the opportunity to nominate an outstanding associate and submit a detailed reason of why the chosen associate deserves the award.  This year 12 outstanding associates were chosen for their unique contribution to the bank and their commitment to teamwork.. 

The following President’s Club winners  received awards  for outstanding contribution in sales and service, operation and  professional services.,.   The 2014 President’s Club Winners ...


We Love Our Customers Image copyIt's our 15th ANNIVERSARY!  To celebrate, we have fun events planned each month this year!  This month is "We Love Our Customers Month!"  To celebrate we have 3 fun events just for you!

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING FOR PRIZES!

Visit our branches and enter to win a sweepstakes prize customized to whatever program you're in or are interested in!


  • Moms First Program - $50 Spa Certificate

  • iMatter Program for young adults - $50 Gift Card

  • Hometown Heroes Program - $50 Dinner For Two

  • BetterLife Program - $50 Mall Gift Certificate


Sweepstakes Rules We Love Our Customers
WIN AN IPAD MINI!

Love First Reliance Bank?  Tell us why on Facebook and enter into a sweepstakes to win an iPad Mini! *Sweepstakes details are available on Facebook.

VALENTINE'S DAY!

Wear Red or Pink on Valentine's Day and visit us to get a special treat!

We appreciate our customers everyday of course but we especially ...


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