1891 First Bank of Berne established with a focus on people and relationships.
1907 Withstands historic bank panic, emerges stronger as an institution.
1933 During the bank holiday, receives an "A" rating, operates without restrictions.
1941 Celebrates 50th anniversary amid WWII, actively participates in war bond effort.
1960 Invests in technology, bringing automation to the bank.
1973 Opens first branch on the north side of Berne and a drive-up branch on U.S.
1980s Achieves unprecedented capital growth, earns A+ rating during challenging times for agriculture.
1995 & 1998 Expands with branches in Decatur and Bluffton, Indiana.
2000 Portland branch opens, launches first web presence (firstbankofberne.com).
2004 Adds online banking capabilities to its digital presence.
2006 Initiates Employee Stock Ownership Program.
2007 Expands into Ohio with a branch in Van Wert.
2011 Expands in Indiana through the purchase of American Trust Federal Savings Bank.
2014 Opens a new operations center, continuing community investment.