During the holiday season, Heartland celebrates many traditions and beliefs that accompany the diverse workforce of the Heartland family. Sharing and caring about each other is part of the Heartland culture, and why this time of year brings thoughtful recognition of the differences among us along with the celebrations we share. Check out a few holiday highlights with guest writings shared by several Heartland associates.

Reflecting over the past year is often the theme for many organizations at this time of year. As budgets are evaluated and strategies are analyzed, businesses have become accustomed to starting the new year based on the outcomes of the previous year. Heartland Bank is no exception, but the focus is not only on the bottom line, but also on the outreach, the milestones, the triumphs and the celebrations.

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Heartland Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are reminding clients of practical steps to help safeguard their sensitive data and mitigate losses in the event of a data breach or compromise.

A nineteenth Heartland Bank branch will be located at 1754 Columbus Pike in Delaware, Ohio. With a groundbreaking planned for mid-September of 2022, this branch will be situated in the Delaware Community Plaza. The style will mirror the universal branch model in several current locations and include a night drop, drive-thru and ATM. The space is being designed to include a community room for small gatherings and casual meetings. Plans currently suggest a twelve-month construction timeframe with an anticipated open date in the late summer of 2023. Read Press Release

The Great Resignation is upon us. At a time when the world is struggling with increasing costs of living, one would think that employment, and being employed, would be at the top of the list for importance in one’s life. Call it what you want, the reality is that the workplace as we knew it before the pandemic of 2020 now has a very different look and feel, and employers are grasping for ways to attract and retain qualified individuals.