August 2022 Business of the Month: The Peoples Savings & Loan Company

​Article by Heather Chamberlain, CEO, Theresa’s Gingerbread House, LLC Childcare Centers and President of the West Liberty Business Association
 
For 132 years, The Village of West Liberty has been faithfully served by The Peoples Savings and Loan Company, located at 110 North Detroit St, in a beautiful building that has been a bank since 1890.
 
When you walk through the doors you are greeted with familiar faces, the feeling of knowing you are going to be taken care of, and that your money matters.  No matter what you need, you can talk to your hometown bank and they are there to help you with the small and large purchases in life.  

What type of business is The Peoples Savings and Loan Company?
We are a state chartered federally insured savings and loan association. Our main office is located in downtown West Liberty at 110 N. Detroit St. Our full service branch is located in Jackson Center, Ohio at 707 East Pike St. That location opened in September of 1998.
 
When was your business established?
1890
 
How long have you owned the business?
The Peoples Savings and Loan Company is mutually owned by its depositors. There are no stockholders.
 
How many employees do you have?
11 full-time employees and 2 part-time employees
What is the history of your business in West Liberty?
This is our 132nd year in business in West Liberty so we have a very lengthy history in this community.
 
What does your business offer residents of West Liberty?
The Peoples Savings and Loan Company offers a full range of loan and banking products supported by knowledgeable personal service.
 
What is something unique about your business or its owners?
Our building was built in 1895 and has always been a bank in West Liberty.
 
Do you offer classes, specials, or any other service that your town may not know about?
We offer very competitive interest rates on both loan and savings products.
 
How are you involved with the community in West Liberty?
We support our schools, the village, the fire department and EMS. We sponsor softball, soccer, little league teams, Green Hills Community, the West Liberty Lions Club and many other worthy causes.
 
What do your customers love the most about your business? 
Our staff. They genuinely care about our customers and their business.
 
What are your hours of operation? 
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9-4
Fridays from 9-5
Wednesday and Saturday from 9-12 
 
What is your favorite thing about doing business in our small town?
Personally knowing who we do business with and being a part of them achieving their financial goals.
 
What is your favorite thing about West Liberty? 
The people who live and work here.

The Peoples Savings and Loan Company is located at 110 N. Detroit St. West Liberty, OH. Stop in soon or give them a call at (937) 465-4931 and to learn more about all they have to offer!