Community banking growth Explore opportunities to upsell tailored banking, insurance, investments, and trust services to small- and mid-sized businesses across ESSA Bank & Trust’s 21 community offices in Eastern Pennsylvania, leveraging their local market focus and community development roles.

Community roles Target the bank’s community responsibility initiatives and new Community Responsibility Officer presence to propose sponsored financial literacy programs, small business grants, and local sponsorships that align with ESSA’s community engagement goals.

Digital and tech Leverage ESSA’s technology stack and digital footprint (AWS, WordPress, Drupal, marketing tools) to propose cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital onboarding solutions that can improve customer experience and operational efficiency.

Growth financing Position commercial lending and CRE financing solutions to support growth for regional small businesses, given ESSA’s focus on Lehigh Valley and Greater Pocono markets and recent billboard campaigns targeting market segments.

Education partnerships Capitalize on past partnerships with PA Forward Student Loan programs and education lenders to offer client-friendly financing, student loan servicing enhancements, or workforce development programs that align with their education loan ecosystem.