The Farmer’s Bank, Frankfort, Ind., donated to the historic Kirklin Main Street, aiding local economic growth.
The $583 million bank gave $5,000 to the Kirklin Street Scape project as a Main Street Revitalization Grant. These community moves are all in the town’s effort to revitalize its economy and aesthetic, transforming the once-sleepy town into a desirable weekend destination.
The Frankfort bank, which joined the Kirklin community in 1948, is another example of a community bank impacting its local economy one relationship at a time.
Relationships between employees, customers and the community are made by working together toward common goals, said Karen Gregerson, president and CEO of The Farmers Bank.
“The partnership between The Farmers Bank and the town of Kirklin is invaluable,” said Jim Mann, president of Kirklin Main Street.
Kirklin, founded in the mid-1800s, had puddles for streets at the turn of the 20th century. This is when local residents began the petition for proper sidewalks. The Scape project carries on the mission 120 years later, using its funding to revitalize the city strip by repairing sidewalks, brightening the streets and bringing more trees to downtown Kirklin.
“The Farmers Bank is pleased to support the Kirklin Street Scape project and the residents of Kirklin, Indiana to further develop their beautiful downtown,” Gregerson said.
“This investment in downtown Kirklin brings hope once again to the local residents and businesses,” Mann said. “It brings a safer place to live and work along with a sense of pride back into our community.”