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April 6, 2016

First Clover Leaf Bank Opens Full-Service Branch in St. Louis

Press Release

APRIL 6, 2016                                                                                        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:
Jamie Foster
jfoster@fclb.com
(618) 656-6122

Edwardsville, IL – First Clover Leaf Bank (FCLB) is pleased to announce the expansion of the bank’s services into the St. Louis, Missouri market.  A new full-service branch located at 225 S. Meramec Street, Clayton, Missouri, opened April 1, 2016. The office originally opened in 2015 as a Loan Production Office led by Vice President Gant Harper, Commercial Lender with the Business Banking Group.

The Clayton location is unique in that it provides concierge banking services, meaning the bankers will travel to clients by appointment. The branch is open for walk-in traffic from 8:30 am until noon or anytime by appointment. Personal banking services and business banking services, including commercial loans are provided at this branch. Additionally, notary public services are available.

“As First Clover Leaf Bank continues its expansion, St. Louis is a logical extension of our franchise.  We are excited to provide FCLB’s unique personalized banking services to the area,” stated Dave Kuhl, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Clover Leaf Bank.

Natasha Kunkel, Clayton Branch Supervisor, is prepared to assist customers with all of their banking needs and will lead the bank’s concierge efforts. “I am excited to be part of the expansion of FCLB into the St. Louis market,” stated Natasha Kunkel. “The ability to provide concierge services is very unique in banking, but will allow our clients even greater access to our bank.”

The staff at the Clayton location is eager to get involved in the community and provide the kind of traditional community bank service that has become First Clover Leaf Bank’s trademark. Steve Cooper, Senior Vice President of First Clover Leaf Bank, stated, “I am excited to bring First Clover Leaf Bank’s style of community banking of high touch customer service and high quality banking products to the St. Louis community.”

The Clayton, MO office is First Clover Leaf Bank’s seventh branch location. To schedule an appointment or speak to one of the new Clayton banking team members, please call 314-932-7508.

About First Clover Leaf Bank

First Clover Leaf Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Clover Leaf Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FCLF). First Clover Leaf Bank is headquartered in Edwardsville, Illinois, and devotes special attention to personal service and offers a full line of retail and commercial products.  First Clover Leaf Bank is a strong advocate for community banking.  Through a long term growth and expansion plan, First Clover Leaf Bank will continue to serve the Madison County Market and surrounding Metro East Communities.

Further information about the company is available at:  http://www.firstcloverleafbank.com

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